BUSSER

Rubyscafe; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Little Ruby’s Café in Williamsburg as a Busser! This role involves assisting servers, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment. We seek a friendly team player with prior experience and a positive attitude to enhance our vibrant café atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a busser or front-of-house team member preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume café, restaurant, or lounge is a plus.
• Flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers to ensure smooth guest service throughout the dining room.
• Clear, clean, and reset tables quickly and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables and service stations.

Skills

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Physical ability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Description

Busser – Little Ruby’s Café Williamsburg
Pay: $16.50/hour (before tip credit) + tips

Little Ruby’s Café Williamsburg is looking for a friendly, hard-working Busser to join our front-of-house team. If you’re passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment, this is a great opportunity to grow with one of NYC’s most beloved Aussie cafés.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist servers by ensuring smooth and efficient guest service throughout the dining room
• Clear, clean, and reset tables quickly and professionally
• Refill water promptly for guests as needed or directed by servers
• Maintain cleanliness of tables, chairs, banquettes, and service stations during and after service
• Set tables with appropriate place settings and restock service stations regularly
• Communicate guest needs to servers, chefs, and managers to enhance the guest experience
• Help with table marking and course service when applicable
• Perform opening and closing side work including setup and breakdown of the dining room
• Follow all Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• Report any damaged equipment or furniture immediately to management

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior experience as a busser or front-of-house team member preferred
• Experience in a high-volume café, restaurant, or lounge is a plus
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and working near cleaning materials or hot surfaces
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset

Why Join Little Ruby’s:

At Little Ruby’s Café, we blend Australian hospitality with approachable, fresh cuisine and a welcoming vibe. Our Williamsburg location is a bright and energetic spot where both staff and guests feel at home. Join a passionate, supportive team in a lively and rewarding work environment.

Apply today and grow with us in Williamsburg!