Busser

Proper Hospitality; Palm Springs, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Hospitality in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a motivated Busser/Support role to help maintain a clean, welcoming dining area and assist servers during busy services.

You will reset tables, stock napkins and utensils, assist with guest requests, and collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, prior bussing experience preferred, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bussing or similar hospitality experience is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures in a restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in table maintenance and cleanliness to ensure a clean dining environment.
• Support servers with delivering food and beverages and refilling drinks as needed.
• Help with opening and closing duties and maintaining stock levels of dining room supplies.
• Communicate effectively with team to ensure smooth service during busy periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Focus under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous busser experience preferred

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Table Maintenance & Cleanliness:
• Clear tables promptly after guests finish their meals, removing all used dishes, glassware, and utensils.
• Reset tables quickly and accurately with clean utensils, plates, glassware, napkins, and condiments, ensuring tables are prepared for the next guest.
• Maintain cleanliness in the dining area, including wiping down tables, chairs, and booths as needed.
• Assistin cleaning and sanitizing high-touch areas, such as menus, door handles, and the restrooms,in accordance withhealth and safety standards.
• Ensure that dining stations are clean and well-stocked with necessary items, such as condiments, silverware, and napkins.

Guest Support &Assistance:

• Assistservers in delivering food and beverages to guests when needed, ensuring thetimelyandaccuratedelivery of orders.
• Help servers with refilling drinks, delivering bread or appetizers, and checking in with guests to ensure their satisfaction.
• Respond to guest requests foradditionalitems or services in a friendly andtimelymanner.
• Ensure that guests feel comfortable and are provided with a clean, organized dining environment.
• Work closely with servers, kitchen staff, and other team members to ensure the efficient flow of service and that all guest needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the restaurant team,providing assistancewhere necessary to support service during busy periods.
• Assistin the opening and closing duties of the restaurant, ensuring all tasks are completed properly before and after service.

Dining Room Organization & Inventory Support:

• Helpmaintainstock levels of items such as napkins, silverware, and glassware.
• Ensure that the restaurant’s storage areas (e.g., linen closets, supply cabinets) are organized andwell-maintained.
• Assistwith inventory control and notify management if supplies are running low.

Safety & Sanitation Standards:

• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures, including proper lifting techniques and food safety guidelines.
• Use appropriate cleaning suppliesand ensurethey are handled safely.
• Adhere to all company policiesregardingcleanliness and safety to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previousexperience as a busser or in a similar support role within a restaurant or hospitality environment is a plus but notrequired.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures in a restaurant setting.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Strong attention to detail, particularly when it comes to cleanliness and organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work efficiently with team members and engage with guests as needed.
• Ability to stay focused and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and willingness toassistothers when necessary to ensure smooth operations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and move around the dining room for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including trays, dishes, and supplies.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach to clean and organize the dining area.

Why Join Proper Hospitality

At Proper, we build experiences that move people - and that begins with the team behind them. As a best-in-class employer,we’recommitted to creating one of the Best Places to Work in hospitality by nurturing a culture where creativity, excellence, and humanity thrive together.

Everything we do is grounded in the belief that hospitality is more than a profession -it’san opportunity to care for others and make lives better. Guided by the Pillars of Proper, we show up with warmth and authenticity ( Care Proper ), strive for excellence in everything we do ( Achieve Proper ), think creatively and resourcefully ( Imagine Proper ), and take pride in the style and culture that make us who we are ( Present Proper ).

We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we invest deeply in their wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging. From comprehensive benefits to meaningful development programs, Proper is designed to help you build a career, and alife,that feels as inspiring as the experiences we create for our guests.

Our Commitment: Building the Best Place to Work

Our Best Place to Work initiative is a living commitment - a continuous investment in our people, our culture, and our purpose. We listen, learn, and evolve together to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to imagine boldly, achieve confidently, care deeply, and present themselves authentically.

At Proper, joining the team means more than finding a job - it means joining a community that believes in building beautiful experiences together , for our guests and for one another.

Proper Hospitality is anequal-opportunityemployer.

Weprovideemployment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal historiesin accordance withlocal Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.