Busser

Ensemble; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensemble in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Restaurant Busser to help create a welcoming dining experience. You will keep the dining area clean, reset tables quickly, and support front-of-house operations. You will assist servers, handle light duties, and communicate with teammates to ensure smooth service.

Prior restaurant experience is a plus, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential. This on-site role emphasizes safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Strong cleaning skills with attention to hygiene standards.
• Experience in bussing or supporting food service environments preferred.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including heavy lifting.
• Knowledge of food handling and restaurant safety protocols.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and guests.
• CA Food Handlers Upon Hire.
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is advantageous but not required; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.
• Familiarity with catering or hotel environments can be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables efficiently, ensuring a tidy and inviting dining area for guests
• Assist with cleaning dishes, utensils, glassware, and restaurant surfaces following health and safety standards
• Support servers by bussing tables promptly to maintain smooth service flow
• Handle manual tasks such as heavy lifting of chairs, tables, or supplies using safe lifting practices
• Maintain cleanliness in the dining area, including sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces regularly
• Assist with food handling duties when needed, supporting the kitchen team during busy periods
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate service flow and guest needs
• Other assignments as directed by management

Skills

Cleaning skills

Communication

Manual handling

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Job description

Description

Job Overview

Join our vibrant restaurant team as a Restaurant Busser, where your energy and attention to detail will help create a welcoming and seamless dining experience for our guests. In this dynamic role, you will support the front-of-house operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting environment. Your proactive approach will ensure tables are promptly cleared and reset, allowing the service team to deliver exceptional hospitality.

Duties

• Clear and reset tables efficiently, ensuring a tidy and inviting dining area for guests
• Assist with cleaning dishes, utensils, glassware, and restaurant surfaces following health and safety standards
• Support servers by bussing tables promptly to maintain smooth service flow
• Handle manual tasks such as heavy lifting of chairs, tables, or supplies using safe lifting practices
• Maintain cleanliness in the dining area, including sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces regularly
• Assist with food handling duties when needed, supporting the kitchen team during busy periods
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate service flow and guest needs
• Other assignments as directed by management

Skills

• Strong cleaning skills with attention to hygiene standards
• Experience in bussing or supporting food service environments preferred
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including heavy lifting and moving furniture or supplies
• Knowledge of food handling and restaurant safety protocols
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and guests
• CA Food Handlers Upon Hire
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is advantageous but not required; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential
• Familiarity with catering or hotel environments can be a plus

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow within the food industry. We value energetic team players who take pride in their work and enjoy creating memorable dining experiences. Join us and be part of a lively team dedicated to hospitality excellence!