Busser

First Watch; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

Meal discount for you and family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

First Watch is seeking a Busser in Reston, VA to support the front-of-house team and ensure smooth service during breakfast, brunch, and lunch shifts. You will be responsible for setting and resetting tables quickly, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting Hosts and Servers to create a positive guest experience.

This role emphasizes strong teamwork, reliable performance, and swift, friendly service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating with Hosts and Servers.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and reset tables quickly to support service flow.
• Reliability and a positive attitude in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate well with others and support hosting/serving staff.
• Clear, clean, sanitize & reset tables in under 3 minutes.
• Update Hosts & Servers when tables are ready for seating.
• Perform light housekeeping and utensil/area maintenance as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dependability

Time management

Job description

In addition to no night shifts ever, and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about you! That’s where our YOU FIRST culture begins – each day, we put our employees first and strive to make them happy. They are empowered with independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. In fact, we like to say we love our employees more than bacon. And that says a lot.

A Few of The Perks (and not just the coffee!)

All employees are eligible for the following:

• Health Insurance*
• Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
• Flexible Spending Account - set aside money for health care expenses*
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - set aside money for dependent care for children up to age 13*
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Program
• 50% meal discount for you, along with spouse / dependent children at all company restaurants
• Child Discount Program at The Learning Experience
• Employee Assistance Program and personal / professional coaching
• Bright Horizon - back up child and elder care
• Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - must meet the minimum hourly requirements
• Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Complimentary premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
• Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)

*FT Employees are eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment and must enroll within 30 days of employment.

About The Position

Equipped with a spray bottle, sturdy tray and clean cloth towel, a First Watch Busser uses magician-like moves to clean and re-set tables within 3 minutes. They are often our silent communicators – contacting a nearby Host to signal "table readiness."

Does this sound like you? Our Bussers (just to name a few):

• Communicate well with others and believe in the importance of teamwork
• Clear, clean, sanitize & reset tables in under 3 minutes
• Update and communicate with Hosts & Servers when tables are available for seating
• Perform other duties such as light housekeeping, rolling silverware, restroom cleanliness, etc.