Busser

Umami Riot

Newton, Northern (MA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 9,600 - 17,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Respectful team culture

Job summary

Umami Riot in the Boston area is seeking a Busser to keep the dining room moving smoothly and the energy high. You’ll support servers, maintain polished tables and clean floors, and ensure a guest-ready dining room at all times.

The role is hands-on, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Competitive hourly pay plus tips, dining discounts, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Responsibilities

Rhythm-setter for the dining room, keeping service moving smoothly and making busy feel effortless
Fast, aware, and always in motion - the quiet force behind clean table turns and seamless flow
A guest-ready dinning room maintained at all times: polished tables, clean floors, and sharp presentation
Strong support of servers and runners, jumping in to keep service fluid and stress-free
Service stations kept stocked, organized, and dialed in, with opening and closing duties handled with follow-through
Reliable, high-energy presence every shift - bringing hustle, holding sanitation standards high, and owning nights, weekends, and holidays

Job description

Description

Umami Riot was born from a simple idea: pair joyful hospitality with uncompromising craftsmanship. Founded by Chef Tim Cushman and sake expert Nancy Cushman, our restaurants celebrate bold flavor, precision, and a deep respect for Japanese foodways - translated through a distinctly Boston lens. At Umami Riot, we're not here to follow the rules of hospitality, we're here to rewrite them - with heart, craft and fearless creativity.

We're looking for a Busser who keeps the house sharp, the flow strong, and the energy up.

THE GIG (AKA WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY BE DOING)

Rhythm-setter for the dining room, keeping service moving smoothly and making busy feel effortless
Fast, aware, and always in motion - the quiet force behind clean table turns and seamless flow
A guest-ready dinning room maintained at all times: polished tables, clean floors, and sharp presentation
Strong support of servers and runners, jumping in to keep service fluid and stress-free
Service stations kept stocked, organized, and dialed in, with opening and closing duties handled with follow-through
Reliable, high-energy presence every shift - bringing hustle, holding sanitation standards high, and owning nights, weekends, and holidays

THIS ROLE IS A GREAT FIT IF

You like to move with purpose and stay in the flow
You take pride in being the reason service feels seamless
You spot what needs clearing, resetting, or refreshing before anyone asks
You work fast, stay sharp, and keep your cool
You thrive in buzzing, high-energy rooms
You believe great hospitality starts behind the scenes
You bring hustle, awareness, and good vibes every shift

Requirements

LET'S SET EXPECTATIONS (IN A GOOD WAY)

This is a high energy restaurant where the pace is constant, the room stays lively, and the floor never really slows down. Yes - this is a hands-on role. You’ll be on your feet for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, reaching, and moving easily through tight spaces. A disciplined commitment to sanitation, safety, and cleanliness is part of the craft here, and we're committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals in performing the essential functions of the role.

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