Busser

Aba - Chicago & The Dalcy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Mental Health Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Illness Protection

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Aba - Chicago & The Dalcy in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood is hiring bussers to support a fast-paced service team. You will help clean and reset tables, assist with service, and ensure guests have a great dining experience.

We offer restaurant discounts, health and retirement benefits, and paid vacation for qualifying employees. Join a caring and creative Lettuce Entertain You company known for great food and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced dining environment preferred.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized during busy shifts.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist service team to ensure guest expectations are exceeded.
• Greet and seat guests, clear and reset tables.
• Support bartenders and servers with beverages and service flow.
• Follow steps of service and food allergy procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Job description

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

A Few of Our 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)

Located in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

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. Assists 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