Busser/Barback Part Time

Olympic Club; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The Olympic Club in San Francisco, CA is seeking part-time Bussers to support fine dining operations across multiple venues. You will set tables, polish silverware, assist servers, and maintain clean service areas during lunch, dinner, and banquet events.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of bussing experience in busy settings, excellent customer service, and the ability to stand for long periods. Work shifts vary by seniority and event need.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years previous bussing experience in a busy fine dining restaurant, hotel, club, or similar outlet.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Basic English communication skills required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Work independently and have attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove full table settings and linen.
• In Champions Bar: place rollups & plates at every setting, pizza stands at tables when necessary/directed by MOD
• In Lakeview: set all tables with the full setup required for specific service as directed by MOD
• Pre-Bussing Tables: remove empty glasses and plates as members finish politely.
• Silverware/Linen: Polish all silverware needed for service before set up, restock locations, fold napkins and prep rollups.
• Setting & Resetting Tables. Wipe down tables, chairs, highchairs, and booster seats throughout service while resetting tables.
• Waters: provide water when guests sit, and refill them periodically throughout service/as directed by MOD
• Other Beverages: Assist servers to serve non-alcoholic drinks and refill; assist with alcoholic drinks as directed.
• Iced Tea and Coffee: Prep Iced Tea and Coffee for service. Clean stations after service.
• Polish glassware and silverware; Buffet and banquet setup and breakdown.
• Banquet room preparation, buffet setup and breakdown; Plated service as instructed.
• Linen storage and care; Dinner shifts emphasize fine dining service execution.

Skills

Customer service

Standing long periods

Attention to detail

Independent worker

English proficiency

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Part Time San Francisco, CA, US

Salary Range: $26.34 To $26.34 Hourly

Company Summary:

The Olympic Club is one of the oldest athletic clubs in the country. The Olympic Club has two campuses, the City Clubhouse in downtown San Francisco and the Lakeside campus on the border of Daly City and San Francisco. We employ approximately 520 staff in total which includes staff in Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Front Office, Golf Maintenance, Golf Operations, Engineering, Athletics, Tennis, Administration, etc.

Position Overview:

Local 2 Union part-time position. Scheduling is based on position seniority with shifts being assigned based on operations needs for lunch, donner and banquet events.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Set up and remove full table settings and linen.
• In Champions Bar: place rollups & plates at every setting, pizza stands at tables when necessary/directed by MOD
• In Lakeview: set all tables with the full setup required for specific service as directed by MOD
• Pre-Bussing Tables: remove empty glasses and plates as members finish politely (even while guests are still seated).
• Silverware/Linen: Polish all silverware needed for service before set up, restock silver storage locations, fold napkins and prep rollups for service
• Setting & Resetting Tables. Wipe down tables, chairs, highchairs, and booster seats throughout service while resetting tables for the next guest. Set and remove chairs and booster seats as needed/directed by MOD.
• Waters: provide water when guests sit, and refill them periodically throughout service/as directed by MOD (method specific to work location)
• Other Beverages: Assist servers to serve ANY non-alcoholic drink and refill throughout service (soda, iced tea, etc.) as needed. Also assist servers to serve, but NOT pour alcoholic drinks as needed/directed by MOD.
• Iced Tea and Coffee: Prep Iced Tea and Coffee for service. Clean the iced tea and coffee station after service.
• Polish all glassware needed for service.
• Banquet room preparation, buffet set up and breakdown.
• Buffets: Set all tables in accordance with specific BEO instructions/MOD direction. Place the appropriate plates on the buffet as specified. Fill and place buffet tags on buffet tables.
• Plated: Set all tablesin accordance with specific BEO instructions.
• Silver/Glasses: Polish all silverware and glassware before set up.
• Linens: Set specified linens on all tables and fold/set all napkins as specified by BEO/MOD.
• Beverage: Prep iced tea and coffee for the banquet. Clean the iced tea and coffee station after service.
• Clearing: Clear and sort all dishes as they are brought to the kitchen. Clear on the banquet floor as needed/directed by MOD.
• Maintain clean work area and other duties assigned as needed.
• Busser Station: Maintain clean and tidy busser stations. Ensure jackstands or other surfaces are not being used for storage at any time.
• Linen Storage:Keep all linen storage areas organized and always stocked (i.e. elevator landing second floor, living room credenzas).
• Dinner shifts require an emphasis on assisting servers with the execution of fine dining service.

*Regular attendance required based on business expectations and needs.

*Complies with all federal, state and local employment laws, safety regulations and guidelines, Olympic Club bylaws and house rules, Club policies and procedures and Union contracts.

Non-Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Running Food: Assist in running food in all food service locations/events as needed/directed by MOD.
• Bread Service: Assist servers in slicing and providing bread service with standard accompaniments on tables as guests sit.
• Attend pre-shift or other work-related meetings as scheduled.
• Other reasonable, work-related duties as assigned by a manager.

Qualifications Required:

• Must have 2-3 years previous bussing experience in a busy fine dining restaurant, hotel, club, or similar outlet.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Basic English communication skills required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Work independently and have attention to detail.

Qualifications Desired:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Passionate about service

Success factors/Job Competencies:

Commitment to the core values of The Olympic Cub. A passion for working in a positive, fast paced environment with members, guests and co-workers.

Physical Demands of work environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Interviews are by scheduled appointment only. All employment offers are pending satisfactory results from a background investigation and pre-employment drug testing. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.