Busser

True Food Kitchen; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Pet insurance

Wellness program access

Volunteer time

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto is seeking friendly Bussers to keep the dining room flowing, clear tables, support servers with food and drink delivery, and maintain a clean, welcoming space while delivering warm hospitality to every guest.

Flexibility is required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Part‑time roles up to 40 hours offer state tipped minimum wage plus tips, dining discounts, pet insurance, and access to wellness programs through our benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment is a plus.
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Part-time roles up to 40 hours per week.
• Customer-focused, friendly, and reliable.
• Ability to lift and move with assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Keep the dining room clean by clearing and resetting tables.
• Assist servers with water/tea refills and clearing tableware.
• Monitor and clean floors, bar, and restrooms as needed.
• Stock clean dishes from the dish station.
• Clean spills quickly and discreetly.
• Help deliver food, especially during busy times.
• Thank guests and ask about their experience.
• Respond sincerely to guest requests and communicate with the team.
• Stay flexible to support smooth restaurant operations.

Skills

Hospitality

Team player

Guest service

Flexibility

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We're a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

WHO WE'RE INVITING TO THE TABLE

Our Bussers keep the restaurant flowing by clearing tables, supporting servers with food and drink delivery, and maintaining a clean, welcoming space. They're ready to lift, move, and jump in wherever needed - all while delivering warm, genuine hospitality that brightens our guests' day!

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Keep the dining room clean by promptly clearing and resetting tables.
• Assist servers with water/tea refills and clearing tableware.
• Monitor and clean floors, bar, and restrooms as needed.
• Stock clean dishes from the dish station.
• Clean spills quickly and discreetly.
• Help deliver food, especially during busy times.
• Thank guests and ask about their experience.
• Respond sincerely to guest requests and communicate with the team.
• Stay flexible to support smooth restaurant operations.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Committed to delivering exceptional service and warm hospitality
• Experience in a fast-paced, fun restaurant environment is a plus
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program to get you to that next position in your career
• AM/PM and Mid-day shifts available
• Part time to 40 hours available per person
• Part time team members are offered access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc which offers to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues
• Restaurant Dining Discount
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life changing events

Compensation: Starting at state tipped minimum wage/hour + Tips*

*Location/state & shift dependent - Please refer to minimum and maximum hiring range for estimate of weekly earnings.

We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.