Busser

Workstream; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream in Ruidoso, New Mexico is seeking a dedicated team member for essential duties within the restaurant. Responsibilities include clearing and cleaning tables quickly, maintaining cleanliness in the dining and waiting areas, and assisting the serving staff to ensure high service levels.

The role requires constant movement in varying work conditions, including wet floors and changes in temperature. Attention to detail and a proactive approach are crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Clear and clean tables within 40 seconds of guests' departure.
• Walk through the dining room every 1-3 minutes.
• Assist servers to assure proper service levels.

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Clear/Clean/ Set tables
• Move tables and chairs
• Pour refill liquids when needed
• Maintain cleanliness of foyer, hostess area, waiting area, and applicable restrooms.

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Bend, clean, clear, control, gather, guide, handle, hear, hold, insert, lift, maintain, mark, place, pour, print, pull, push, speak, walk, write

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Observe, organize, plan, read, record, select, verify, speak

METHODS, TECHNIQUES, PROCEDURES

• Move about the restaurant observing phases of dining, clearing/ cleaning tables, pouring liquids, taking out food.
• Carry soiled dishes/dish tubs to dish area.
• Use a carpet sweeper for floors.
• Gather menus, clean menus, insert new menus into covers.
• Carry and set up high chairs/ booster chairs.
• Interact closely with all members of the staff and public.
• Pickup debris from floors.
• Polish glass, wood- glass doors reaching up to 7 feet, ladder provided.
• Replace paper products in applicable restrooms.

OUTPUT

• Clear/clean tables within 40 seconds of guests departure.
• Walk through Dining Room every 1-3 minutes.
• All of the busser duties require immediate attention. Assisting the servers to assure proper service levels, and coordinating the seating of guests are all expected output. Failure to perform these functions may result in suspension or termination.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOL MATERIALS

Varying work surfaces, faucets, chemicals (bleach, glass cleaner), trays, brooms, sweepers, towels.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Possible wet floors.
• Temperatures, heated in winter, cooled in summer.
• Transitional areas from carpet to tile, raised areas (steps and in some areas - ramps).
• Medium noise level.
• Walk-in cooler temperatures 32 degrees, freezer 0 degrees
• Standing for 5-8 hours per shift.
• Possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, slips/fall
• Good ventilation.

SUPERVISION CONTROL

Workers are responsible for all assigned work in the area. Report to the General Manager, Assistant Manager, Kitchen Manager, Corporate Management, Owner.