Busser

1789 Restaurant; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

Meal Discount

Excellent Training

Generous 401k

Job summary

1789 Restaurant, part of Clyde's Restaurant Group, is seeking a friendly Bussers to support dining room service in Washington, DC. You will buss tables, reset them to CRG standards, and assist servers with guest needs while maintaining a clean and well-stocked service area.

We offer flexible scheduling (part-time, full-time, on-call), comprehensive training, health benefits, 401k match, and dining discounts for you and guests.

Qualifications

• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a strong commitment to excellence and top-tier service.
• Skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Bus glasses, plates, silverware, and other dining accessories from tables during service and after customers leave the tables
• Reset tables to specific CRG standards with fresh linen, silverware, condiments, and other table accessories
• Assist servers by delivering water, refilling beverages, bussing tables, and carrying out customer and table server requests
• Restock service areas, beverage stations, and bars in the restaurant with glassware, silverware, linen, water, iced tea, condiments, bus pans, and other supplies needed for service
• Carry full bus pans from dining rooms to the kitchen; unload glasses, plates, and silverware at the dishwasher, and dump trash into the garbage can
• Fold napkins to be used for service and carry them to service areas along with tablecloths
• Clean up spills, trash, broken supplies, etc. made by front-of-the-house personnel and customers; sweep dining rooms throughout the shift, and carry trash from dining rooms and kitchen to trash removal areas

Skills

Hospitality

Multitasking

Flexible Availability

Job description

Location: Washington, DC, United States
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

If so, 1789 Restaurant is the place for you. As a prestigious Michelin-rated fine dining restaurant and part of the Clyde's Restaurant Group, which owns 14 concepts in the DMV area, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dining experiences.

We offer free parking after 4:30pm - Unheard of in DC!

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A BUSSER

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training.
• Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match.
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde's Restaurants for you and 3 guests.
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A BUSSER

• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a strong commitment to excellence and top-tier service
• Skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A BUSSER

• Bus glasses, plates, silverware, and other dining accessories from tables during service and after customers leave the tables
• Reset tables to specific CRG standards with fresh linen, silverware, condiments, and other table accessories
• Assist servers by delivering water, refilling beverages, bussing tables, and carrying out customer and table server requests
• Restock service areas, beverage stations, and bars in the restaurant with glassware, silverware, linen, water, iced tea, condiments, bus pans, and other supplies needed for service
• Carry full bus pans from dining rooms to the kitchen; unload glasses, plates, and silverware at the dishwasher, and dump trash into the garbage can
• Fold napkins to be used for service and carry them to service areas along with tablecloths
• Clean up spills, trash, broken supplies, etc. made by front-of-the-house personnel and customers; sweep dining rooms throughout the shift, and carry trash from dining rooms and kitchen to trash removal areas

ABOUT US

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Fall 2026).