Busser

Lettuce-Entertain-You; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

BCBS Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident & Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce-Entertain-You is hiring Bussers for Antico Posto in Oak Brook Center. This position supports our service team and helps deliver a warm, guest-focused dining experience. As a Busser, you will clear and reset tables, assist with beverage and food service as needed, and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout shifts.

Availability on weekends and varied hours is preferred. We offer restaurant discounts, healthcare options, and other benefits to eligible staff as part of our Culture

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability including weekends and varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus tub or dish room.
• Assist service team with food and beverage service as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and policies.
• Provide friendly, timely service to guests and anticipate needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as BUSSERS!

A Few of Our Busser Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Antico Posto is a cozy Italian restaurant and wine bar serving Italian classics daily in Oakbrook Center. House specialties include handmade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli, hot and cold antipasti, brick oven hand-stretched pizzas and house-churned gelato. Antico Posto’s wine list includes Italian, Californian and Washington varietals, and features more than 50 wines available by the glass and bottle. Antico Posto also has a private dining room and seasonal patio.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants.

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
• Other duties will be assigned as needed