Busser | Part-Time | Vanderbilt University Athletics

Oak View Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Busser to support servers and enhance the dining experience at their Nashville establishment. This role involves delivering food, maintaining tables, and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have prior restaurant experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a positive guest experience.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a restaurant or food service setting preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift food trays.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver food items promptly to customers.
• Set up and reset tables, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain cleanliness in dining areas and assist with general cleaning tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

The Busser is responsible for supporting servers by promptly delivering food and beverage orders to guests and clearing and cleaning tables as they are vacated. Working closely with both servers and kitchen staff, the Busser plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and efficient dining environment, contributing to an overall positive guest experience.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00-$17.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until September 5, 2025.

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 cleaning debris around dining area and sitting down guest.
• Assist with general cleaning tasks as needed, including restocking supplies, cleaning glassware, and bar.
• Collect all recyclable garbage disposables and place on assigned garbage.
• 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.
• Willingness 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.