Busser - Santa Barbara, CA

Hyatt; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team driven and values based culture

Same day pay available

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities / manager training program

Reduced room rates throughout the portfolio

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Referral program

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Santa Barbara is seeking a Busser to support restaurant operations. Responsibilities include clearing tables, assisting food servers, and ensuring complete guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and the ability to communicate effectively in English. This position offers various benefits, including career growth opportunities and reduced room rates. Join a team-driven culture where you can thrive and contribute to an exceptional dining experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to understand and communicate basic guest requests in English.
• Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Quickly clear dirty table settings and prepare for resetting.
• Assist in stocking of server stations.
• Transport dirty tableware for cleaning.

Skills

Knowledge of appropriate table settings and serviceware

Ability to understand and communicate in English

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Ability to move goods weighing up to 200 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Busking experience preferred

Job description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Busser at the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Sets and clears restaurant tables; stocks all service stations and assists food servers with table service to ensure total guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quickly clear dirty table settings and prepare the table for resetting. Promptly and consistently reset all serviceware as prescribed.
• Assist in the stocking of server stations.
• Assist server with food & beverage service to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Transport all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
• Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Fold napkins for all meal periods throughout the day to maintain an adequate supply.
• Perform all assigned sidework to include replenishing condiments and restocking sidestands in assistance to the food servers.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills, answering telephones and taking room service orders, handling special guest requests, helping to maintain and organize buffet, greeting and seating guests and ensuring guest satisfaction according to Hilton guidelines.

PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to understand and communicate English to comprehend and respond to basic guest requests.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise transport up to 50 lbs. through a crowded room.
• Ability to move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.

DESIRED SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES: NONE

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Busking experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The individual holding this position must be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Frequency key: Never – 0 hours; Rare – up to 1 hour; Occasional – 1‑3 hours; Frequent – 3‑6 hours; Constant – 6‑8 hours.

Physical activity frequency: Sitting / Rare, Walking / Constant, Climbing stairs / Occasional, Crouching/bending/stoop / Frequent, Reaching / Frequent, Grasping / Constant, Pushing/pulling / Frequent, Near vision / Constant, Far vision / Constant, Hearing / Constant, Talking / Constant, Smell / Occasional, Taste / Rare, Lifting/carrying (up to 50 lbs) / Frequent, Travel / Rare.

MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT USED

• Cleaning chemicals, standard restaurant equipment including soda gun, coffee machines and toasters.

AMAZING BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

• Team driven and values based culture
• Same day pay available
• Employee assistance program
• Career growth opportunities / manager training program
• Reduced room rates throughout the portfolio
• Third party perks (movie tickets, attractions, other)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount
• Referral program

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third‑party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.