Busser / Food Runner - Brooklyn Bowl Philly

Live Nation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, a unique venue combining music, bowling, and great food. As a Busser/Food Runner, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests. Your responsibilities will include delivering food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting food service staff in a lively environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, energetic atmosphere where your contributions will enhance the overall guest experience. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy working with a diverse team, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional career development

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items regularly is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food items and maintain cleanliness of tables and kitchen areas.
• Assist food servers and ensure a great guest experience.
• Keep bus stations and stock rooms organized and stocked.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Summary:

Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia will be following in the footsteps of our original Brooklyn location, noted as “one of the most incredible places on Earth,” by Rolling Stone. Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 24 lanes of bowling, 2 bars, featuring locally crafted beers, and food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group. Located in the heart of the historic Fishtown neighborhood, adjacent to The Fillmore and The Punchline in what has become a burgeoning entertainment district, the venue is slated to open Q4, 2021, and will be Brooklyn Bowl’s fourth location.

Wearing its homegrown values on its sleeve, Brooklyn Bowl is committed to locally made products, environmental sustainability, and boasts an unprecedented combination of top-flight music, bowling, beer, and food.

The Role:

The Busser / Food Runner ensures that the bus stations and storage rooms are kept in order so that all needed items can be obtained quickly by food service personnel. They also maintain the inventory for the bus stations. If the restaurant runs short of bus tubs, silverware or any other food service utensils, it is up to this position to notify management so that those items may be obtained as quickly as possible. You will ensure that the tables (restaurant and throughout the venue) are set and maintained throughout an assigned shift. You will attend to initial needs such as water and other non-alcoholic beverages as time permits, work with food servers, cover stations, and assist as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver cold and hot items by following instruction from food servers’ orders; clearly describe dishes when delivered to table.
2. Stock the kitchen runners’ windows.
3. Clear tables promptly after meal; bring soiled dishes, glassware and service items to appropriate areas. Clear table of remaining items and wipe clean of any debris after the guests leave the restaurant (the chairs and floor underneath the table are also cleaned at this time).
4. Help to keep all kitchen expedite areas clean and up to Health Code regulations.
5. Properly set and clean tables for guest arrival; using appropriate silverware, tableware and paper goods. See to it that items on the table such as condiment containers are all wiped clean prior to seating of new guests.
6. Carry large loads of dishes to kitchen for washing.
7. Act as the messenger between kitchen and front of house.
8. Possess complete knowledge of all menu items, including ingredients, preparation methods, etc.
9. Ensure bus station, stock rooms and corridors are kept in order.
10. Obtain approval for stock requisitions.
11. Notify management of any malfunctioning equipment.
12. Support other areas of the venue as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance; including, but not limited to running shoes to lanes.
13. Work together as part of a team to provide the best overall guest experience.

Required:

1. Will be lifting 20-50 pounds repeatedly.
2. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
3. Ability to work later hours.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Ability to work closely and efficiently with others.
6. Performing reaching and stooping motions repeatedly.
7. Move throughout the bar and venue areas during the entire shift.
8. Work in an environment with loud music, smoke and crowds for extended periods of time.
9. Stand or in a stationary position for entire shift.
10. Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms.

Preferred:

1. Experience in a live music environment.
2. Experience working in a high-volume restaurant, bar or entertainment venue preferred.
3. Positive, friendly attitude.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful.
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Professional career development.
• Additional benefits.

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenation.com/careers/ (search Brooklyn Bowl Philly) for the opportunity to join the Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia team! Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.