Busser

City Cellars HTX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance from day 1

PTO (vacation, personal, sick days)

Steady, set schedule

Uniform reimbursement after six months

Daily family meal

Team-oriented culture

Growth opportunities within City Cells

Job summary

City Cellars HTX is seeking reliable, efficient bussers to help maintain a clean, polished dining environment and support both front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Ideal candidates are attentive, hardworking, and team‑oriented with a proactive mindset and pride in keeping guest spaces pristine.

This role offers a steady schedule, health insurance eligibility from day one, PTO, uniform reimbursement after six months, daily family meals, and opportunities for growth within City Cellars HTX and

Qualifications

• Experience as a busser or support role in a restaurant setting is preferred.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and move efficiently through busy dining rooms.
• High attention to detail, particularly with sanitation and visual cleanliness.
• Friendly, helpful attitude with a team-first approach to service.
• Physically capable of lifting, bending, and being on your feet for extended periods.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables swiftly and thoroughly between seatings to maintain pace of service.
• Support servers by refilling waters, running condiments, and assisting with guest needs during busy service windows.
• Keep the dining room, entry, and patio spaces clean and organized at all times.
• Perform regular restroom checks and maintain cleanliness and restocking of supplies throughout service hours.
• Assist with cleaning public-facing areas including patio, bar, and front entryway.
• Ensure proper sanitization practices are followed in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Work closely with the FOH team to ensure smooth transitions between tables and positive guest impressions.
• Report any maintenance, cleanliness, or service flow issues to management promptly.
• Be prepared to assist in other cleaning or service-support tasks as needed.
• Ensure restrooms are checked regularly for cleanliness and restocked as needed.
• Maintain interior and exterior windows by wiping smudges and ensuring visibility and polish.
• Assist with polishing glassware to maintain a high standard of presentation and readiness for service.

Skills

Busser experience

Calm under pressure

Sanitation awareness

Team player

Physical stamina

Weekend/evening availability

Job description

Job Summary

City Cellars HTX is seeking reliable, efficient Bussers to help maintain a clean, polished, and welcoming dining environment. This is a vital role that supports both our front-of-house and back-of-house teams while ensuring our guests enjoy a seamless, comfortable experience. Ideal candidates are attentive to detail, hardworking, and team-oriented with a proactive mindset and pride in keeping the guest spaces pristine.

Key Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables swiftly and thoroughly between seatings to maintain pace of service.
• Support servers by refilling waters, running condiments, and assisting with guest needs during busy service windows.
• Keep the dining room, entry, and patio spaces clean and organized at all times.
• Perform regular restroom checks and maintain cleanliness and restocking of supplies throughout service hours.
• Assist with cleaning public-facing areas including patio, bar, and front entryway.
• Ensure proper sanitization practices are followed in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Work closely with the FOH team to ensure smooth transitions between tables and positive guest impressions.
• Report any maintenance, cleanliness, or service flow issues to management promptly.
• Be prepared to assist in other cleaning or service-support tasks as needed.
• Ensure restrooms are checked regularly for cleanliness and restocked as needed.
• Maintain interior and exterior windows by wiping smudges and ensuring visibility and polish.
• Assist with polishing glassware to maintain a high standard of presentation and readiness for service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a busser or support role in a restaurant setting is preferred.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and move efficiently through busy dining rooms.
• High attention to detail, particularly with sanitation and visual cleanliness.
• Friendly, helpful attitude with a team-first approach to service.
• Physically capable of lifting, bending, and being on your feet for extended periods.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.

What We Offer

• Subsidized health insurance (eligible from day one; increased employer contribution after 90 days)
• Standard Paid Time Off policy (vacation, personal, and sick days)
• Steady, set schedule
• Uniform reimbursement eligibility after six months
• Daily family meal
• Team-oriented, supportive culture
• Opportunities for growth within City Cellars and future Howling Hospitality venues