Busser

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Taverna Toscana, partnered with Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group, is seeking a Busser/Runner in Bradenton, Florida. The role focuses on delivering warm, genuine hospitality and supporting servers to ensure a seamless dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring energy, strong communication, and a teamwork mindset. This position involves standing for long periods, bending, and occasional heavy lifting as part of fast-paced service in an indoor/outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Must have passion for food and delivering excellent guest experiences.
• Energetic, genuine attitude when interacting with guests and teammates.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in service.
• Able to lift up to 30+ pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner.
• Deliver food to the appropriate table, announcing each dish; assist servers and bartenders as needed.
• Pre-bus and clean tables, stock service stations and assist with service as needed.
• Adapt between runner and busser duties based on service needs.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Job description

About Taverna Toscana

Tuscany and Florida share three distinct traits: a warm sun, wonderful people, and a passion for fresh air and good food. Nowhere is that more evident than Taverna Toscana, an authentic Italian chophouse that blends culinary excellence with modern leisure.

Located in Bradenton, Florida's friendliest city, Taverna Toscana's indoor/outdoor concept is buzzing with families, foodies, CEOs and couples alike. The steaks are aged to perfection, the pasta is made from scratch, the drinks are crafted with care, and the decor draws the mind to Italy itself.

It's not a hidden gem. It's a bold statement. And it's calling for you. This is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Partnership & Hiring Note: Taverna Toscana is a partner restaurant of Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group. While we collaborate closely with the FVH team, all open positions are hired directly by Taverna Toscana.

Busser/Runner

Duties:

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guest's feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Deliver food to the appropriate table, announcing each dish. Other specific duties are as follows: Pre-bus and clean tables, assist servers and bartenders with service as needed and stock server stations and the bar as needed
• Ability to transition between runner and busser duties based upon service needs and/or guest needs
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

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!