Busser-Brookline

Barcelona Wine Bar; Brookline (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining venue in Brookline is seeking a busser to support wait staff and ensure a clean and welcoming environment for guests. Responsibilities include clearing tables, resetting for the next service, and maintaining dining areas. Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills and a good understanding of menu items. Experience is beneficial but not mandatory, and a high school diploma is preferred. This role requires active movement and the ability to lift light weights.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant is preferred but not required.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move around for the entire shift.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 15 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Remove dirty dishes and clean tables after guests depart.
• Prepare tables for the next round of service.
• Sanitize tables and surrounding areas.
• Restock and maintain service stations.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Solid communication skills

Good sense of menu items

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The busser is responsible for assisting wait staff and bartenders with upkeep of tables and service areas. When a party departs, a busser removes dirty dishes, sanitizes the table, cleans the seats and tidies up the surrounding floor/table area.

Responsibilities

• Remove used/unnecessary plates while guests are still seated at the table
• Remove extra place settings at the table or provide any additional settings as needed
• Prepare tables for the next round of service by removing all plates and glasses
• Sanitize the table and surrounding area for its next turn
• Reset place settings: complete with silverware, water glasses, and bread plate, etc.
• Restock and assist with maintenance of expo/servers' stations, glass washing area, etc.
• Empty trash containers and dirty dish receptacles
• Assist with refilling ice for bar service station

Skills

• Strong customer service skills and pleasant rapport with dining guests
• Solid communication skills
• Good sense of menu items

Working Conditions

• Be able to walk, stand, bend, twist, move around for the entire duration of the scheduled shift
• Be able to lift or carry up to 15 lbs.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Prior restaurant experience is a plus but not required