BUSSER

Wish You Were Here Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 20,241 - 28,828; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Employee dining benefits

Job summary

Èlephante in Santa Monica, CA is seeking bussers to join our iconic rooftop restaurant. The role supports servers, maintains cleanliness, and helps deliver a polished guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

We value hardworking, organized team players who thrive on high-volume dining, with opportunities for growth within the Wish You Were Here Group and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous busser, food runner, or restaurant support experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants strongly preferred.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude.
• Ability to stay organized during busy services.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift throughout long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Reset and clean tables quickly and efficiently to maintain smooth table turnover.
• Assist servers and runners in delivering food and clearing plates.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the dining room.
• Refill water and assist guests when appropriate.
• Stock service stations and maintain supplies throughout service.
• Assist with opening and closing side work.
• Support the front-of-house team to ensure smooth, efficient service.

Skills

Experience in high-volume restaurants

Team-oriented mindset

Strong work ethic

Sense of urgency

Ability to stay organized

Job description

$17.81 per hour + tips

Èlephante is hiring

Description

Busser

Èlephante – Santa Monica, CA

$17.81 per hour + tips

Èlephante is hiring Bussers to join our team at our iconic Santa Monica rooftop restaurant.

Èlephante is known for its high-energy atmosphere, coastal Italian cuisine, and one of the busiest dining rooms on the Westside. Our support team plays a critical role in maintaining the pace and flow of service while ensuring every guest enjoys a polished and welcoming dining experience.

We are looking for bussers who are hardworking, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous busser, food runner, or restaurant support experience preferred
• Experience in high-volume restaurants strongly preferred
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
• Ability to stay organized during busy services
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift throughout long shifts
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Reset and clean tables quickly and efficiently to maintain smooth table turnover
• Assist servers and runners in delivering food and clearing plates
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the dining room
• Refill water and assist guests when appropriate
• Stock service stations and maintain supplies throughout service
• Assist with opening and closing side work
• Support the front-of-house team to ensure smooth, efficient service

Compensation & Benefits

• $17.81 per hour + tips
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for growth within a growing hospitality group
• Employee dining benefits

Join a team that prides itself on teamwork, strong service standards, and delivering memorable guest experiences every night.

Èlephante is an equal opportunity employer.