Busser/Food Runner

Crooked Hammock Brewery; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an exciting brewpub environment where you can work in a casual atmosphere that feels like a backyard escape! As a member of the Utility Team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring guests have a memorable experience by providing excellent service and maintaining a clean, welcoming space. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within the hospitality industry while enjoying unique lifestyle perks and team events. If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy working in a fun, energetic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Unlimited growth potential

Travel opportunities

Team events & outings

Local lifestyle perks

Employee appreciation events

Professional development

Food & beverage discounts

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required, just a hospitality soul.
• Must be able to work standing for long periods and carry heavy trays.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables efficiently after guests leave.
• Assist servers with food delivery and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide top-notch hospitality and communicate with guests.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to carry heavy trays

Flexibility of schedule

Professional demeanor

Team player

Education

Must be at least 16 years old

Eligibility to work in the United States

Job description

Summary of Position: Have you thought it would be cool to work in a brewpub? Want to work where the atmosphere is casual and set for a “Backyard Escape?” If this sounds appealing to you, then you might be the perfect fit for the Crooked Hammock Brewery tribe! Our concept at Crooked Hammock Brewery is simple: enjoy the best of our Backyard Escape with your friends & family with our easy-drinking & flavorful craft brews, cookout-inspired foods, and relaxed backyard environment. Bussers/Food Runners (Utility Team) are responsible for clearing and resetting tables in a speedy, professional, and efficient manner as guests leave the restaurant. The Utility Team is also responsible for running food and supporting the service staff with refills, clearing tables, and restocking satellite stations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Obtain service area assignments at the beginning of each shift.
2. Clear tables after guests leave. Take tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing.
3. Between settings promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths, check floor and clean as required, and reset and arrange tabletop to ensure it is prepared for next party.
4. Inspect assigned restroom every 15 minutes and clean as needed.
5. Respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate guest requests to service staff immediately.
6. Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.
7. Assist servers as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
8. Thank guests as they are leaving and provide top-notch hospitality in every interaction.
9. Show flexibility in terms of your schedule to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
10. Maintain a high level of personal cleanliness.
11. Be a team player; help out fellow employees when possible.
12. Live the brand and be a brand ambassador; make decisions in the best interest of the restaurant every time.
13. Must enjoy the ride!

Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 16 years old.
2. Must be eligible to work in the United States.
3. No previous restaurant experience required.
4. Good communication skills.
5. A hospitality soul.
6. Carry heavy trays (20 lbs. at least) for long periods of time.
7. Be able to work in standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
8. Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of uncertainty or crisis.
9. Flexibility of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed; ability to balance personal and professional life.
10. Ability to stand, reach, bend, squat, and lift during shift.
11. Reliable transportation to and from work.

Compensation: This position pays $7.25/hour plus tips and awesome perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities.
• Travel opportunities.
• Team events & outings like our recent ski trip to the Poconos.
• Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts.
• Employee appreciation events & seasonal parties.
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Food, beverage & retail discounts.

.... and tons more! We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!