Busser

Thirsty Turtle Seagrill; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in West Palm Beach is seeking a busser to assist servers in providing excellent service while maintaining dining cleanliness. This role involves cleaning and resetting tables, ensuring an efficient dining environment. Ideal for individuals who are dependable, possess good communication skills, and can thrive in a bustling atmosphere. Schedule flexibility is essential during peak periods. Previous experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
• Demonstrates integrity and positive attitude at work.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers by clearing and resetting tables.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining area and restrooms.
• Complete assigned side work as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Reports to: General Manager/Manager Classification: Hourly; Non-exempt Supervises: N/A

Position Summary

The busser is Responsible for assisting servers or bartenders in providing exceptional service to our guests, while maintaining dining room cleanliness. An important part of this position is to be a team player, you are responsible for bussing, cleaning and properly resetting tables. Although this can be an entry-level position, in certain locations previous experience in a similar role may be required because the position is crucial to the guest's dining experience.

Essential Functions

• Pre-bus tables as necessary.
• Clean and reset tables properly.
• Maintain adequate supplies of items needed throughout the shift such as ice, plates, glasses, and sauces
• Maintains silverware and dishware inventory.
• Maintains proper condition and cleanliness of floors especially in the dining area.
• Get ice for the bar area as needed.
• Completes any assigned "sidework," and performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Major Tasks/Responsibilities

• Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
• Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
• Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
• Dispose of trash and placing new bags in trash bins, empty dump buckets in dish area.
• Brings safety concerns to the attention of management.
• Alerts the Manager on duty of customer issues or needs.
• Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies, alert Manager to any issues.

Job Qualifications - Knowledge and Ability

• Reports for work on time.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrates integrity, maturity, dependability, tact, positive attitude, and enthusiasm on the job.
• Cooperates with others and recognizes the importance of teamwork in providing quality services.
• Maintains an appearance and demeanor consistent with our policies, maintains composure.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of our operations and platforms/systems.
• Ability to handle a stressful environment, and exercise sound judgment.
• No known food allergies.
• No known allergies to cleaning/sterilizing products.

Working Conditions

Constant, repetitive physical activity such as bending, walking, wiping, kneeling, twisting, reaching and prolonged periods of standing in a small space; must be able to climb a ladder when needed.

React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet, and coordinate movement of several parts of the body.

High level of manual dexterity to safely work with glass, knives and restaurant equipment.

Auditory and visual skills. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Multitasking, handling different work activities, and shifting attention quickly from one task to another.

Able to use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 lbs.

Conditions in certain areas of the restaurant may expose the employee to odors, cold or heat, humidity, loud noise.

Schedule flexibility needed, especially in season during peak high volume periods.

Must have means of travel in order to get to work.

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Food Handler Certification
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Prior experience in the hospitality/food industry helpful.