Busser & Guest Support – Fast-Paced Restaurant

LaCo; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for Advancement

Companywide Food Discounts

Direct Deposit

Insurance Offerings

401K with employer match

Job summary

LaCo is a Latin-inspired restaurant with coastal vibes in Seacrest Beach. We are seeking a barback/FOH support to assist servers, refresh tables, and deliver food to guests. You will greet guests, refill drinks, and ensure smooth service between courses.

Candidates should be able to stand long hours, lift up to 25 lbs, and work nights, weekends, and holidays. Food safety knowledge and a customer-first attitude are essential to maintain service excellence at LaCo.

Qualifications

• Must be hospitality focused and solution-oriented.
• Must enjoy and be able to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to effectively implement the three Cs: coordination, consolidation, and communication.
• Food handler's card may be required according to local and/or state regulations.
• Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize duties.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and bend, climb or work in confined spaces.
• Ability to properly lift 25 lbs.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication with guests and coworkers.
• Possess organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist front-of-house staff in providing excellent service to guests.
• Provide refills as needed.
• Remove used tableware between courses; clear and reset tables after guests leave.
• Barback for the bar and run food to guests.
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission Spell Restaurant Group.
• Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
• Clear tables after guests, wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
• Promptly clean table tops, chairs, booths, and the floor under and around tables between guests.
• Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for next course.
• Locate items requested by guests.
• Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
• Take soiled tableware to the designated area, and unload, sort and stack silverware, dishes, and glassware for cleaning.
• Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties to facilitate customer service.
• Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply areas to serving counters.
• Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove trash.
• Serve food to guests when servers need assistance.
• Promptly greet guests as they are seated and serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to guests.
• Thank guests as they leave.
• Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays.
• Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of the restaurant, and mop or vacuum floors.
• Fill beverage or ice dispensers.
• Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers.
• Communicate with server and host or hostess to expedite efficient seating, table utilization, and customer service.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate guest requests to server as needed.
• Obtain service area assignment at the beginning of each shift.
• Inspect assigned restroom every 30 minutes, and clean as needed.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Skills

Hospitality

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Lifting 25 lbs

Time management

Judgment & problem-solving

Job description

LaCo is a Latin-inspired restaurant with coastal vibes in Seacrest Beach. We are seeking a barback/FOH support to assist servers, refresh tables, and deliver food to guests. You will greet guests, refill drinks, and ensure smooth service between courses.

Candidates should be able to stand long hours, lift up to 25 lbs, and work nights, weekends, and holidays. Food safety knowledge and a customer-first attitude are essential to maintain service excellence at LaCo.