Busser

Miru Restaurant; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Miru Restaurant in Chicago, IL is seeking bussers to support our service team during breakfast, lunch and dinner service. The role involves clearing and resetting tables, transporting dishes, and assisting with food and beverage service while maintaining a clean, organized dining area.

We offer a supportive team environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Lettuce Entertain You.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant bussing or serving is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables; transport dishes to bus tub or dish room.
• Work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Assist service team with food and beverage service as directed.
• Follow all steps of service and safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in dining areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

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

A Few of Our Busser Benefits:

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

Miru, Japanese for view, is located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago. The restaurant boasts two terraces and a dining room that overlooks the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Miru is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features sushi, sashimi and raw selections from the sushi bar, complimented by a selection of sharable dishes like tempura, skewers and fried rice, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section.

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