Busser - Fast-Paced Hospitality Support | Flexible Evenings

R&G Lounge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

R&G Lounge in San Francisco invites a dependable Busser to join our front-of-house team. You will support servers, hosts, and kitchen staff by keeping tables and dining areas clean, stocked, and ready for guests in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate embraces teamwork, shows attention to detail, and communicates effectively in English; Cantonese or Mandarin skills are a plus. Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Friendly, dependable, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; Cantonese or Mandarin language skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support servers and the front-of-house team throughout service to ensure a smooth and efficient guest experience.
• Clear unnecessary plates, glassware, and other items from tables while maintaining a clean, comfortable dining environment.
• Remain available on the floor and respond to guest needs, referring requests to a server or manager when appropriate.
• Assist with running food and other service-related tasks as directed.
• Deliver dishes to the appropriate table or dining area and, when appropriate, communicate menu items to guests.
• Help ensure guests have necessary items for their meal, including additional plates, utensils, napkins, and other service items.
• Set and reset tables according to restaurant standards and reservation needs.
• Coordinate with hosts and servers to identify tables that need to be prepared or turned over.
• Prepare tables with appropriate glassware, plates, utensils, and other items based on guest needs and reservations.
• Assist with special setups, including items needed for seafood, wine, beverages, and other menu selections.
• Communicate with servers, hosts, and management regarding tables that are ready for guests or the next seating.
• Help maintain fully stocked and organized service stations throughout the shift.
• Replenish cups, plates, silverware, chopsticks, napkins, tea supplies, beverages, and other service items as needed.
• Monitor and replenish restaurant supplies, including takeout containers, bags, utensils, and other packaging materials.
• Keep work areas, service stations, and dining areas clean and organized.
• Assist with running food from the kitchen to the appropriate table or dining area.
• Ensure dishes are presented appropriately before being delivered to guests.
• Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house team members regarding orders and food delivery.
• Assist with kitchen and dishwashing-area tasks as assigned.
• Transfer used dishes and dish tubs to the appropriate dishwashing area when needed.
• Assist with preparing takeout orders, ensuring orders are complete and properly packaged according to the receipt.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and side-work duties.
• Assist with trash removal and maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Perform other duties reasonably assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Cantonese/Mandarin (preferred)

Job description

R&G Lounge in San Francisco invites a dependable Busser to join our front-of-house team. You will support servers, hosts, and kitchen staff by keeping tables and dining areas clean, stocked, and ready for guests in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate embraces teamwork, shows attention to detail, and communicates effectively in English; Cantonese or Mandarin skills are a plus. Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.