Busser

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group's LAGO in Lake Zurich invites you to join our team. We craft Italian-inspired dishes with an innovative twist and a warm, neighborhood-focused atmosphere where guests feel valued from the moment they are greeted.

This role emphasizes hospitality, timely service, and teamwork. Base wage is $9.00/hour plus tips, with a guaranteed minimum of $15.00/hour through gratuities, and additional earning potential based on performance and guest generosity.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Be able to lift up to 30+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, genuine hospitality in a timely manner.
• Ensure guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant.
• Deliver food to tables, announcing each dish; assist with service as needed.
• Pre-bus and clean tables; stock server stations and the bar.
• Transition between runner and busser duties as needed and adhere to safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned; maintain energetic and positive attitude.
• Work in a standing position for long periods.

Skills

Guest service

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Job description

Excellence is coming to Lake Zurich, at a restaurant called LAGO, the creation and vision of Fabio Viviani.

With an emphasis on steak and fine libation you will experience Italian tradition with an innovative twist. The cuts are only the thickest and finest and the seafood is unsurpassed.

The atmosphere is relaxed, while at the same time, sophisticated with a Neighborhood feel. You may even catch a glimpse of Fabio himself.

If you believe in this idea and vision, it’s time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.

Compensation

Base wage of $9.00/hour plus tips. Team members are guaranteed to earn at least $15.00/hour in accordance with applicable wage laws, with the opportunity to earn more based on gratuities.

Duties

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guest’s feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Deliver food to the appropriate table, announcing each dish. Other specific duties are as follows:
  • Pre-bus and clean tables
  • Assist servers and bartenders with service as needed
  • Stock server stations and the bar as needed
• Ability to transition between runner and busser duties based upon service needs and/or guest needs
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Requirements

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!