BUSSER

Elephanterestaurants; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Employee dining benefits

Job summary

Èlephante is hiring Bussers to join our team at the Santa Monica rooftop restaurant. We value a high-energy atmosphere, coastal Italian cuisine, and a polished guest experience. Bussers will help maintain pace, assist servers, and ensure exceptional service.

We are seeking hardworking, detail-oriented candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with availability nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities are offered.

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.
• 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

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Job description

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 We7re 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.