Busser

Harri; Lincolnshire, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is seeking a Busser at Wildfire to support the service team and ensure a superior guest experience. You will assist with bussing, resetting tables, and supporting bar and dining room staff in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a busy restaurant setting. This on-site position offers a supportive team culture and growth opportunities within our restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Availability to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Strong teamwork and awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Assist service team with food and beverage service.
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile.
• Follow all steps of service and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean and reset tables and dining areas.
• Move and transport dishes and small wares as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

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)

Wildfire transports you to the lively spirit of a 1940s supper club. From the décor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for an evening with friends or just the two of you. The vintage black and white photos complete the atmosphere at Wildfire. Dine in to take in the smells from the hearth oven or watch the chefs in action in the open kitchen. Relax in a comfy booth, indulge on a signature crusted steak, a delicious salad or oven roasted seafood, and sip on a hand-crafted cocktail, craft beer or bottle of wine from the extensive wine list.

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