Busser/Runner (SA)

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established restaurant seeks a Busser/Food Runner to ensure timely table maintenance and guest service. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills and can work efficiently under pressure. Responsibilities include clearing and setting tables, assisting the service staff, and delivering food, making it a vital role in contributing to the restaurant's success.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a busser or food runner.
• Must speak basic English.
• Must be self-motivated and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Sets, maintains and clears tables efficiently.
• Supports service staff by restocking service stations and delivering dishes.
• Expedites food when necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Sales skills

Verbal communication

Dependability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

Sets, maintains and clears tables in a timely, professional and efficient manner. Supports the service staff by restocking service stations, polishing and restocking flatware, glassware, and plateware, and assisting with table maintenance and water refills. Delivers dishes to guests in a timely and efficient manner, using their proper names upon delivery. Assist with expedition of food when an expediting chef or manager is not in the window.

Requirements

Qualifications

Previous experience as a busser or food runner is preferred, but not required. Must speak basic English. Must be able to work well under pressure and be self-motivated. Must have good organizational, time management and sales skills. Must possess verbal communication skills to relay basic information. Must be dependable, reliable and be driven with minimal supervision. Must possess a high level of awareness, attention to detail and follow-through. Must be both effective and efficient at multi-tasking in pressure situations.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

Position requires sitting, handling, eye-hand coordination, stooping, kneeling, and walking/standing for multiple hours in succession. This position may on occasion require the lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing of up to approximately 21-50lbs. Must be able to withstand changes to temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat. Must be able to work in a confined area for multiple hours in succession.

Must be able to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear effectively with surrounding background noise. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must possess adequate sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations. Must be able to add, subtract, multiple and divide at a basic level.