Busser

Sprout II LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprout II LLC is seeking a dedicated Busser in Los Angeles, California, to ensure a smooth dining experience by setting up the dining room and maintaining cleanliness throughout the service. Responsibilities include greeting guests, clearing and resetting tables, and assisting servers as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in customer service preferred, and a Food Handlers certificate. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in guests' language.
• Food menu knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining room for service and maintain cleanliness.
• Greet and attend to guests' needs.
• Clean tables and stock service stations.
• Assist servers with food delivery as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handlers certificate

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for setting up the dining room for service, maintaining table cleanliness during the guests meal, final cleaning and reset of tables. Bussers work in support of the service team to ensure that the guests needs are being met.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Promptly greet guests as they are seated and offer water.
• Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for next course.
• Clear tables after guests. Take tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing.
• Between seating's; promptly clean tabletops, chairs and booths. Check floor and clean as required. Reset and arrange tabletop.
• Stock and maintain service stations with appropriate items to clean and reset tables.
• Upkeep of the dining room; clean floors, shelves, tables, chairs, booths, windows, etc.
• Inspect assigned restroom every 30 minutes. Clean and stock as needed.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to server as needed.
• Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.
• Assist server as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
• Thank guests as they are leaving
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
• Final break down of the dining room at the end of service.

Working Conditions and Expectations

• Work schedule will may vary between early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays
• Shifts will range from 4 - 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and keep up with the needs of the guests.
• Work inside as well as outside dining areas.
• Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.
• Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.
• Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant
• Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations
• Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
• Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.
• Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer service and/or restaurant experience preferred.
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Have working knowledge of food menu.
• Food Handlers certificate required

Physical Requirements

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and work in multiple level building.
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver items that may weigh up to 25 pounds.