Busser

Shindigs Country Kitchen Bar & Stage; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Live music atmosphere

Job summary

Shindigs Country Kitchen Bar & Stage in Riverside is seeking an energetic Busser to support servers and the front‑of‑house team during busy dinners, weekends, live music, and events.

You’ll clear tables, reset, keep areas clean, and help maintain a fast‑paced service while providing friendly guest interactions. Training is available; ability to stand and lift, and evening/weekend availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work when scheduled.
• Ability to stay organized and productive in a fast‑paced restaurant.
• Comfortable interacting with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Restaurant experience is helpful, but not required — we’re willing to train the right person.
• Must have or be able to obtain any food‑handler certification required for the position.
• Evening, weekend, and high-volume event availability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables quickly and thoroughly between guests
• Maintain clean, properly set tables throughout service
• Remove used dishes, glassware, silverware, and other items from tables
• Keep dining areas, service stations, walkways, and guest-facing areas clean and organized
• Refill water and assist with basic guest needs when appropriate
• Stock service stations with silverware, glassware, napkins, and other supplies
• Communicate with servers, hosts, food runners, bartenders, and managers to help keep service moving
• Assist with delivering food or other front‑of‑house duties when needed
• Help maintain clean floors and promptly address spills or potential safety hazards
• Complete opening, closing, and assigned side‑work responsibilities
• Jump in wherever needed during busy shifts, live music, and special events

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Punctual

Organized

Guest interaction

Physical endurance

Food-handler certification

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

At Shindigs, great hospitality is a team effort. Our Bussers play a huge role in keeping the restaurant clean, organized, and moving — especially during busy dinners, weekends, live music, and special events.

We’re looking for someone energetic, dependable, and ready to hustle while helping our servers and the rest of the front‑of‑house team deliver a great guest experience.

What You’ll Do

• Clear and reset tables quickly and thoroughly between guests
• Maintain clean, properly set tables throughout service
• Remove used dishes, glassware, silverware, and other items from tables
• Keep dining areas, service stations, walkways, and guest-facing areas clean and organized
• Refill water and assist with basic guest needs when appropriate
• Stock service stations with silverware, glassware, napkins, and other supplies
• Communicate with servers, hosts, food runners, bartenders, and managers to help keep service moving
• Assist with delivering food or other front‑of‑house duties when needed
• Help maintain clean floors and promptly address spills or potential safety hazards
• Complete opening, closing, and assigned side‑work responsibilities
• Jump in wherever needed during busy shifts, live music, and special events

What We’re Looking For

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work when scheduled
• Ability to stay organized and productive in a fast‑paced restaurant
• Comfortable interacting with guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Restaurant experience is helpful, but not required — we’re willing to train the right person
• Must have or be able to obtain any food‑handler certification required for the position
• Evening, weekend, and high-volume event availability is strongly preferred

Why Work at Shindigs?

• Flexible scheduling
• Fun, upbeat team environment
• Fast‑paced restaurant, bar, and live music atmosphere
• Opportunity to learn other front‑of‑house positions and grow with the team
• Employee discounts and perks
• Be part of a growing local Riverside restaurant and entertainment venue

If you like staying busy, working with a team, and being part of the action, we’d love to meet you.