Busser

True Food Kitchen; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant dining discount

Pet insurance

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in West Chicago is hiring Bussers to help keep the dining room flowing by clearing tables, supporting servers with food and drink delivery, and maintaining a clean, welcoming space.

You\'ll lift, move, and jump in wherever needed while delivering warm hospitality that brightens guests’ day. Part-time opportunities with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays are available, with benefits like dining discounts and pet insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment preferred.
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Keep the dining room clean by promptly clearing and resetting tables.
• Assist servers with water/tea refills and clearing tableware.
• Monitor and clean floors, bar, and restrooms as needed.
• Stock clean dishes from the dish station.
• Clean spills quickly and discreetly.
• Help deliver food, especially during busy times.
• Thank guests and ask about their experience.
• Respond sincerely to guest requests and communicate with the team.
• Stay flexible to support smooth restaurant operations.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Flexible schedule

Job description

Overview

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Who We’re Inviting To The Table

Our Bussers keep the restaurant flowing by clearing tables, supporting servers with food and drink delivery, and maintaining a clean, welcoming space. They’re ready to lift, move, and jump in wherever needed — all while delivering warm, genuine hospitality that brightens our guests’ day.

Responsibilities

• Keep the dining room clean by promptly clearing and resetting tables.
• Assist servers with water/tea refills and clearing tableware.
• Monitor and clean floors, bar, and restrooms as needed.
• Stock clean dishes from the dish station.
• Clean spills quickly and discreetly.
• Help deliver food, especially during busy times.
• Thank guests and ask about their experience.
• Respond sincerely to guest requests and communicate with the team.
• Stay flexible to support smooth restaurant operations.

The Perfect Pairing

• Committed to delivering exceptional service and warm hospitality
• Experience in a fast-paced, fun restaurant environment is a plus
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

What You Can Look Forward To

• A professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program to reach the next position in your career
• AM/PM and mid-day shifts available
• Part-time to 40 hours available per person
• Part-time team members have access to affordable health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Access to guidance through EAP/SupportLinc
• Restaurant dining discount
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life-changing events

Compensation

• Starting at state tipped minimum wage/hour + tips
• Location/state & shift dependent — refer to minimum and maximum hiring range for estimate of weekly earnings

If you’re excited about working with us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please apply. We believe in creating supportive environments where colleagues can succeed. True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.