Busser

Bocado Tapas; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bocado Tapas is hiring for a hospitality-forward role in Barrington, IL. You will provide high-quality, timely service and help ensure guests feel welcomed and well cared for by supporting servers, bartenders, and other team members throughout service.

You will deliver food, pre-bus, reset tables, refill water, and maintain clean dining areas while upholding safety policies. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork.
• Positive, dependable, and self-motivated attitude.
• Ability to follow directions and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide genuine, high-quality hospitality in a timely manner.
• Help ensure every guest feels welcomed, valued, and well cared for.
• Support servers, bartenders, and other team members throughout service.
• Deliver food to the appropriate tables and clearly announce each dish.
• Pre-bus, clear, clean, and reset tables.
• Refill water and assist with guest needs as requested.
• Stock and maintain server stations, the bar, and other service areas.
• Transition between food runner and busser responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized dining and service areas.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Maintain energetic, professional, and positive attitude with guests and team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospitality

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Ability to work fast-paced environment

Stand/walk extended periods

Job description

About Bocado Tapas

Bocado Tapas is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the flavors and social dining traditions of Spain, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. We offer bold, shareable food, thoughtfully crafted drinks, in a lively and inviting setting.

Compensation:

Base wage of $9.00/hour plus tips. Team members are guaranteed to earn at least $15.00/hour in accordance with applicable wage laws, with the opportunity to earn more based on gratuities.

Duties:

• Provide genuine, high-quality hospitality in a timely manner
• Help ensure every guest feels welcomed, valued, and well cared for
• Support servers, bartenders, and other team members throughout service
• Deliver food to the appropriate tables and clearly announce each dish
• Pre-bus, clear, clean, and reset tables
• Refill water and assist with other guest needs as requested
• Stock and maintain server stations, the bar, and other service areas
• Transition between food runner and busser responsibilities based on service and guest needs
• Maintain clean and organized dining and service areas
• Follow all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Maintain an energetic, professional, and positive attitude when interacting with guests and team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A passion for hospitality and creating an excellent dining experience
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, dependable, and self-motivated attitude
• Ability to follow directions and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift more than 30 pounds

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!