Busser/Backwaiter

The Press Club Grill; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Casetta Management in Los Angeles is seeking a Busser to support Servers, Food Runners, Bartenders and Management, ensuring a clean, guest-ready dining room and smooth service during opening operations at Hotel Lucile's Casetta venue.

The role focuses on clearing and resetting tables, restocking stations, maintaining restaurant cleanliness, and assisting with private events as needed, while upholding California health and safety standards and delivering friendly guest interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, friendly, and professional interactions with every guest.
• Assist guests promptly when requested or when assistance is needed.
• Refill water, clear dishes, and maintain table cleanliness during service.
• Support Servers in creating an exceptional dining experience.
• Respond to guest requests promptly and notify Servers or Managers when appropriate.
• Clear, clean, sanitize, and reset tables quickly and accurately.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness throughout each shift.
• Restock service stations, glassware, silverware, linens, and condiments.
• Assist with polishing glassware and flatware as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, chairs, booths, and guest areas.
• Assist with private events and banquet setups when assigned.
• Complete opening, side work, and closing duties.
• Remove trash and recycling as directed.
• Assist with food running when needed.
• Transport dishes and glassware to the dishwashing area.
• Maintain organization of service stations and storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams.
• Follow all Casetta Management policies and procedures.
• Comply with California food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain OSHA workplace safety standards.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Job description

Hotel Lucile, Casetta's newest property, opens late summer 2026 in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Housed in a landmark 1931 church, this 25-room boutique hotel blends preserved original details - stained glass, soaring wood beams, choir loft - with a restaurant, bar, rooftop, pool, and a rotating program of art and community events. We're building the opening team now and looking for people who want to help bring this space to life.

Position Summary

The Busser plays an essential role in delivering an exceptional dining experience by maintaining a clean, organized, and guest-ready dining room. This position supports Servers, Food Runners, Bartenders, and Management by resetting tables, assisting guests, maintaining dining room cleanliness, stocking service stations, and ensuring efficient restaurant operations. The responsibilities described below are representative of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs.

Guest Service Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, friendly, and professional interactions with every guest.
• Assist guests promptly when requested or when assistance is needed.
• Refill water, clear dishes, and maintain table cleanliness during service.
• Support Servers in creating an exceptional dining experience.
• Respond to guest requests promptly and notify Servers or Managers when appropriate.

Dining Room Responsibilities

• Clear, clean, sanitize, and reset tables quickly and accurately.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness throughout each shift.
• Restock service stations, glassware, silverware, linens, and condiments.
• Assist with polishing glassware and flatware as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, chairs, booths, and guest areas.
• Assist with private events and banquet setups when assigned.

Operational Responsibilities

• Complete opening, side work, and closing duties.
• Remove trash and recycling as directed.
• Assist with food running when needed.
• Transport dishes and glassware to the dishwashing area.
• Maintain organization of service stations and storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams.

Professional Standards

• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork and willingness to assist others.
• Protect Company assets and maintain confidentiality.
• Represent Sous Sous and Casetta Management professionally at all times.

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all Casetta Management policies and procedures.
• Comply with California food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain OSHA workplace safety standards.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.