Busser

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bocado Tapas in Barrington, IL is seeking enthusiastic team players to deliver genuine hospitality across busy services. This role supports servers and bartenders, assists in delivering meals, and helps maintain clean, organized dining areas while ensuring guests feel welcomed and valued.

As part of a fast-paced restaurant, you will pre-bus and reset tables, refill water, and adapt tasks between food runner and busser duties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for hospitality and creating an excellent dining experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• 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 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.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina

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!