Busser/Dishwasher

KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Hospitality Partners of TN is hiring a Busser/Dishwasher to support front-of-house and back-of-house operations. You will clear, clean, and reset tables quickly, assist servers, wash and store dishware, and help maintain restaurant cleanliness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and adherence to sanitation standards in a fast-paced dining setting. Evening and weekend availability preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior restaurant experience required.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate professionally with team members.

Responsibilities

• Clear and clean tables and reset for next guests.
• Wash, sanitize, and store tableware and kitchenware.
• Assist servers and other team members to maintain service areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining room, service stations, floors, and guest areas.
• Load and operate the dish machine safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety and food handling procedures.

Skills

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Punctuality

Work ethic

Job description

Cornerstone Hospitality Partners of TN's mission is to enrich the lives of our guests and our team members. We do this by serving the highest level of food quality, beverage quality, and legendary guest service in a clean and comfortable environment with an energetic ambiance.

We believe in treating our team members and guests like family and know that our success depends upon creating and retaining a team capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every guest, every time, while creating memories our guests will never forget.

Summary of Position

The Busser/Dishwasher supports both front-of-house and back-of-house operations by maintaining clean and organized dining, service, and dish areas. This position is responsible for quickly clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables; assisting servers and other team members; washing and properly storing tableware and kitchenware; and helping maintain the overall cleanliness of the restaurant.

The Busser/Dishwasher plays an important role in creating a clean, comfortable, and efficient environment for our guests and team members.

Duties & Responsibilities

Bussing & Guest Area Support

Promptly clear and clean tables after guests leave and prepare tables for the next guests.

Clean, sanitize, and reset tables according to restaurant standards.

Remove used dishes, glassware, utensils, and other items from tables and transport them safely to the dish area.

Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, service stations, floors, and other guest-facing areas.

Assist servers and other team members with maintaining clean and properly stocked service areas.

Refill or restock items such as napkins, utensils, glassware, and other supplies as needed.

Respond quickly to spills, broken glass, or other cleanliness and safety concerns.

Assist with trash removal and general restaurant cleanliness as assigned.

Maintain awareness of guests and provide courteous assistance when needed.

Work with servers, hosts, bartenders, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth and efficient restaurant operations.

Load, run, and unload the dish machine safely and efficiently.

Keep the dish machine clean and immediately report any functional or mechanical problems to management.

Monitor dish machine temperatures and chemical levels as required to ensure proper sanitation.

Wash, sanitize, and properly store all tableware, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, kitchenware, and cooking equipment.

Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware and kitchenware for restaurant operations.

Keep the dish area clean, sanitary, organized, and free of unnecessary clutter.

Handle dishes, glassware, and equipment carefully to prevent breakage, damage, and loss.

Maintain appropriate levels of dish detergent, sanitizer, and cleaning supplies and notify management when supplies are running low.

Clean food preparation, production, storage, and kitchen areas as assigned.

Bag and remove trash to designated disposal areas at appropriate times.

Follow all food safety, sanitation, chemical handling, and workplace safety procedures.

General Responsibilities

Maintain a sense of urgency, particularly during peak business periods.

Communicate professionally and respectfully with team members and management.

Follow all Cornerstone Hospitality Partners of TN policies, procedures, safety standards, and restaurant expectations.

Arrive on time, in proper uniform, and prepared to work scheduled shifts.

Complete opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities as assigned.

Immediately report safety hazards, equipment problems, injuries, or sanitation concerns to management.

Be available to assist in other areas of the restaurant as needed to support smooth and efficient operations.

Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by restaurant management.

Qualifications

No previous restaurant experience required; restaurant, bussing, dishwashing, or cleaning experience is a plus.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Ability to follow instructions and established sanitation and safety procedures.

Ability to communicate respectfully and work cooperatively with team members and management.

Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude during busy periods.

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environments for extended periods.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, carry, and perform repetitive motions.

Ability to safely lift and carry bags, cases, bus tubs, dish racks, and other items weighing up to 60 pounds.

Ability to safely handle wet dishes, glassware, cleaning chemicals, and restaurant equipment.

Ability to work around hot equipment, wet floors, cleaning chemicals, and other conditions normally present in a restaurant environment.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our Standard

Every team member contributes to the guest experience. A clean table, stocked service station, organized dish area, and quickly reset dining room may happen behind the scenes, but they directly affect the quality of service our guests receive.

Busser/Dishwashers are expected to take pride in their work, support their fellow team members, and help us deliver a clean, comfortable, and memorable dining experience to every guest, every time.