Busser

Beatrix - Streeterville; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical I

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Beatrix - Streeterville in Chicago is hiring Bussers to support a fast-paced service team. You will help with clearing and resetting tables, assist with barista duties as directed, and ensure guests' needs are anticipated with a friendly, efficient approach.

Ideal candidates are reliable, able to multitask in a busy dining room, and comfortable standing for long periods. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a positive guest experience, with benefits including discounts and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and good awareness are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist service team to ensure guest experience exceeds expectations.
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile.
• Handle food and beverage service steps.
• Support with bussing duties and barista tasks as directed.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness by clearing and resetting tables.
• Move and arrange tables and chairs safely.
• Communicate effectively with team and guests.
• Be a team player and adapt to busy environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as BUSSERS!

Busser Benefits

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

BUSSER JOB DESCRIPTION

Bussers are responsible for assisting the service team in exceeding the guest’s expectations. Assist with Barista duties as directed. Teamwork, organization and good awareness are necessary for success in this position.

Essential Functions

• Clean and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus-tub, tray or dish room
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Effectively service a minimum of an eight table section
• Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats
• Clean and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus-tub, tray or dish room
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Assist service team with all food and beverage service
• Follow all steps of service
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed