Busser

Carlos O'Kelly's; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Cedar Falls, IA, is seeking a friendly Busser for Carlos O’Kelly’s to help create a welcoming dining experience. You’ll clear and reset tables, restock service stations, and assist servers with food delivery as needed.

Role emphasizes teamwork, a positive attitude, and a commitment to cleanliness. Mobility is required to navigate the dining room and transport items; Thrive Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• A positive attitude.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Clear tables of dishware and napkins after meals, and return them to the kitchen.
• Keep floors and chairs near dining tables clean by sweeping and mopping.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of glassware, silverware, and dishware.
• Clean, sanitize, and reset tables after meals.
• Refill salt, pepper, and other condiments at tables.
• Assist servers with food delivery.
• Keep designated service stations clean and well‑stocked.

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Mobility

Teamwork

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family‑owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

We started Carlos O’Kelly’s in 1981, and since then have been serving up Mex From Scratch, oven‑baked dishes becoming known for our legendary margaritas, house‑made chips and famous queso and salsa. Here, the spirit of generosity and the flavor of celebration is shared by all who gather around the table. Our guiding value is "Pouring out Generosity".

Role: Busser

Invitation: To make a difference by loving people with clean, safe dining spaces. You’d be responsible for creating a memorable experience by cleaning tables and dining areas in a way that makes them want to come back.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

• Clear tables of dishware and napkins after meals, and return them to the kitchen.
• Keep floors and chairs near dining tables clean by sweeping and mopping.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of glassware, silverware, and dishware.
• Clean, sanitize, and reset tables after meals.
• Refill salt, pepper, and other condiments at tables.
• Assist servers with food delivery.
• Keep designated service stations clean and well‑stocked.

Qualification Standards

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• A positive attitude.
• Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off of the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.
• Transport plates, glasses and baskets to and from the dining room, service bar, and the kitchen about 30 times per shift.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.

Physical Requirements

There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful you’ll be regularly required to navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests, move and grasp items up to five pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, bend and stoop, and maintain adequate vision to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. Reasonable accommodations may be made if you have disabilities.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.