Busser

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; South Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group announces a Busser/Runner opening at Giostra in South Barrington. This role supports the dining team by delivering food, clearing and resetting tables, and assisting servers to ensure guests have an excellent experience.

Ideal candidates show passion for hospitality, strong communication, and the ability to stay energized during busy service periods while maintaining proper safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Passion for food and hospitality.
• Self-motivated with ability to follow directions.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to lift up to 30+ pounds.
• Comfort working in a standing position for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and genuine hospitality in a timely manner.
• Ensure guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant.
• Deliver food to the appropriate table, announcing each dish.
• Pre-bus and clean tables.
• Assist servers and bartenders with service as needed.
• Stock server stations and the bar as needed.
• Transition between runner and busser duties based on service needs.
• Adhere to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain energetic and genuine positive attitude with team members and guests.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Energetic attitude

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 30+ pounds

Job description

About Giostra

Fabio Viviani grew up poor on the west side of Florence. Often, the only entertainment his family could afford was a visit to the Giostra – a magical old carousel in Piazza della Repubblica. This town square was a gathering place for people from all walks of life, where everyone felt welcome.

In that spirit, Fabio Viviani Hospitality is pleased to bring South Barrington Giostra – an old‑school Italian restaurant featuring the simple, classic dishes Fabio grew up on. With recipes passed down from his mother and grandmother.

Step inside our doors and experience the welcoming atmosphere of Old Florence. Enjoy a glass of wine from our extensive wine list, many procured through Fabio’s lifelong connections. Have some pasta. Eat!

For Giostra is not just close to Fabio’s home here in South Barrington. It’s close to his heart.

Busser/Runner

• Provide quality and genuine hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Deliver food to the appropriate table, announcing each dish. Other specific duties are as follows:
  • Pre‑bus and clean tables
  • Assist servers and bartenders with service as needed
  • Stock server stations and the bar as needed
• Ability to transition between runner and busser duties based upon service needs and/or guest needs
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team‑members and all guests
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Requirements

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!