Busser/ Runner - Ojai

Highly Likely; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in Ojai is seeking a dedicated Restaurant Busser to enhance the dining experience. The ideal candidate will support wait staff, maintain cleanliness in our bustling environment, and ensure prompt service to our guests. This role is vital to our team, contributing significantly to customer satisfaction and service efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for guest interactions.
• Prior experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clear and clean tables after guests leave.
• Reset tables efficiently for new guests.
• Assist servers by bringing food and refilling drinks.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

The Restaurant Busser is responsible for supporting the wait staff and ensuring a clean, well-maintained dining area. Their primary duties include clearing tables, resetting them for the next guests, and assisting servers with delivering food and drinks. Bussers play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency of the dining room and ensuring a positive guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clear and clean tables: Remove dirty dishes, glassware, utensils, and napkins from tables after guests leave.
• Reset tables: Quickly and efficiently prepare tables for new guests by setting out clean utensils, plates, napkins, and condiments.
• Support wait staff: Assist servers by bringing food to the table, refilling drinks, and providing additional items as needed by guests.
• Clean and maintain dining area: Ensure floors, chairs, and the surrounding dining areas remain clean and free of debris.
• Assist with dishwashing: When needed, help the kitchen staff by carrying dishes to the dishwasher or assisting in cleaning duties.
• Restock supplies: Replenish condiments, napkins, utensils, and other dining supplies throughout the shift.
• Respond to guest requests: Be attentive to guest needs, helping to answer basic questions or fulfilling small requests, such as extra napkins or silverware.
• Work with the host: Coordinate with the host or hostess to ensure that tables are turned over efficiently for new guests.
• Assist in maintaining overall cleanliness: Help clean bathrooms, service stations, or other areas of the restaurant as needed.