Busser/Food Runner

Wine-Road-Vintners; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wine-Road-Vintners is seeking a Busser/Food Runner to maintain a clean dining area and support servers with timely service. The role emphasizes clearing glasses, cleaning, replenishing water, and assisting with food delivery during busy shifts.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $16.50 hourly plus tips.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• Responsible Beverage Service Card required.
• Available nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and respond to requests promptly and courteously.
• Clear glasses and maintain a clean dining area.
• Assist servers with food delivery and table readiness.
• Bus tables between courses and balance tableware needs.
• Ensure safe, clean, and efficient restaurant flow.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Job description

The Busser/Food Runner will primarily focus on maintaining dining area by clearing glasses and cleaning common area in a quick and efficient manner, while providing exceptional service.

Compensation: $16.50 hourly + Tips

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet guests with a smile and respond quickly to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Promptly bring water to the table and replenish drinks before the guest has to request a refill.
• Assist the server when needed with food delivery ensuring the food is served at the proper temperature and quality.
• Pre bus table between courses including the removal or addition of any necessary tableware.
• Clear tables after guests depart ensuring tables, chairs and floor are clean for next guests’ arrival.
• Notify host/hostess and food server when table is ready to ensure efficiency is maintained in the restaurant area.
• Empty linen bags, take out trash, organize dish area, polish glassware and other duties assigned by management.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out before the end of shift.
• Ability to focus for an entire shift, trouble shooting and prioritizing skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Food Handlers Card is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Responsible Beverage Service Card is required.
• Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
• Exhibits integrity (honesty and truthfulness).
• Must have excellent communication, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Must work well under pressure and to complete all assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must be able to lift and carry a tray weighing up to 50 lbs. through a busy dining area.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work up to 8 hours per shift.

Company Standards:

• Understand the Hawks View Values, and Service Standards.
• Ensure the safety of guests and associates.
• Follow the environmental standards set by the Company
• Treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
• Exhibit integrity (honesty and truthfulness).
• Perform any other duties as required by your Manager.