Busser | Part-Time | Leo Restaurant

Oak View Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group, at Leo Restaurant inside the Kimmel Center, seeks a Busser to support servers, deliver orders, and buss tables. The role pays a $12.00 hourly rate and is tip eligible, for a part-time schedule with benefits like a 401(k) plan.

The position remains open through November 6, 2026, at a renowned venue in Philadelphia. Responsibilities include transporting food, verifying orders, delivering drinks, and collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service while maintaining dining

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a restaurant or food service setting.
• Ability to stand, walk for extended periods, and lift food trays.
• Excellent verbal communication with customers and teammates.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accurate orders.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service staff to ensure seamless service.

Responsibilities

• Food and Beverage Support: Collect prepared food items and transport to seating areas; verify orders and special requests; deliver food hot and promptly; assist with bar drink orders.
• Table Preparation and Resetting: Set up tables with clean utensils and condiments; clear and reset tables; ensure proper arrangement for next guests; maintain outdoor dining cleanliness.
• Dining Area Maintenance: Clean tables, chairs, and surrounding areas; manage waste and recycling; restock supplies; support bar and glassware cleaning.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Customer friendliness

Job description

Oak View GroupOak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View GroupOak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View GroupOak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Busser is a crucial member of the restaurant's service team, responsible for assisting the servers at all times, delivering food and drink orders to seated customers, and bussing and cleaning tables as guests finish eating. Working closely with the servers and kitchen staff, the Busser plays a key supporting role in ensuring a positive dining experience for customers.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026

About The Venue

Leo Restaurant inside the Kimmel Center provides a refined experience for neighborhood diners and theatergoers as well. Led by Executive Chef Haley McKinney and inspired by her travels, our menu artfully blends the vibrant, fresh flavors of coastal cuisines from around the world. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients take center stage in standout dishes like squid ink campanelle tossed in a rich lobster and aged ham ragù and delicate lamb merguez dumplings served with cardamom yogurt and bell pepper hot sauce.

Responsibilities

Food and Beverage Support

• Collect prepared food items from the kitchen and ensure their safe transportation to seating areas.
• Verify that the food being delivered matches the order details, paying attention to special requests, allergies, or dietary restrictions.
• Deliver food promptly to customers while it is still fresh and hot, ensuring that they receive their orders in a timely manner.
• Assist picking up drink orders at the bar and delivering them to the guest.

Table Preparation And Resetting

• Set up tables with clean utensils and condiments before guests arrive.
• Clear and reset tables promptly after customers have finished dining.
• Ensure tables are properly arranged and presentable for the next guests.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the outdoor dining area, clearing empty plates, utensils, and other waste from tables when necessary.
• Collaborate with the kitchen staff, servers, bartenders, and other restaurant personnel to ensure smooth and coordinated service.

Dining Area Maintenance

• Regularly check and clean dining tables, chairs, and surrounding areas to maintain cleanliness and a neat appearance.
• Empty and clean garbage cans before, during, and after each shift.
• Wipe down tables and clean debris around the dining area and sitting guests.
• Assist with general cleaning tasks as needed, including restocking supplies and cleaning glassware and the bar.
• Collect all recyclable garbage disposables and place them in assigned garbage bins.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate supply of disposable plates, containers, and utensils.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a restaurant or food service setting is preferred, especially in a similar customer service role.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry food trays or plates, and navigate outdoor spaces comfortably.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with customers and effectively relay information to team members.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize responsibilities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen and serving staff to provide seamless service.
• A friendly and approachable demeanor with the ability to provide exceptional customer service.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.