Busser

Cordelia Fishbar

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Part time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedule
Meal Discount
Restaurant Discounts
Top Health Plan
Generous 401k
Career Growth
Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Cordelia Fishbar in Washington, DC is hiring a Busser to support servers, reset tables to Clyde's standards, buss dining areas, and assist with maintaining a clean, inviting dining room during busy shifts. You’ll learn from experienced teammates in a thriving seafood-focused concept within Clyde's Restaurant Group, with comprehensive training and advancement opportunities.

We seek friendly, reliable team players who can multitask in a fast-paced setting and work mornings, evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

  • Friendly, hardworking, 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 Clyde's standards with fresh linen, silverware, and condiments.
  • Assist servers by delivering water, refilling beverages, bussing tables, and carrying out customer requests.

Skills

Friendly personality
Multitasking
Flexible availability

Job description

Location: Washington, DC, United States
Date Posted: Oct 5, 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, Cordelia Fishbar is the place for you. Part of Clyde's Restaurant Group, which owns 14 unique restaurants in the DMV, Cordelia Fishbar offers a distinctive dining experience, specializing in a global seafood-centric menu highlighted by charcoal cooking techniques.

Located in DC's Union Market neighborhood, it's the perfect place to grow your hospitality career.

We are conveniently accessible by car, multiple bus lines, and located near NoMa-Gallaudet U Station on the Red line.

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 October 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Clyde's Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work.

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