Busser & Server Assistant — Fast-Paced FOH Support

The Lawrence Restaurant; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lawrence is seeking a Server Assistant/Busser in West Lafayette, IN to maintain a clean dining room and support servers and kitchen staff. This position is full‑time or part‑time and classified as non‑exempt, with overtime eligibility.

Responsibilities include clearing and resetting tables, assisting with drinks and food delivery, transporting dishes, and restocking stations. No prior experience is required and on‑the‑job training is provided.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to take direction and work collaboratively with servers and kitchen staff.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, and lift trays or bus tubs for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift trays of dishes and bus tubs weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Table Maintenance: Clear and reset tables promptly after guests depart, ensuring a clean and inviting dining area.
• Remove used dishes, glassware, and utensils from tables and transport them to the dishwashing area.
• Wipe down and sanitize tables, chairs, and condiment containers.
• Assistance to Servers: Assist servers with refilling drinks, delivering food orders, and providing additional items to guests as needed.
• Communicate with servers to ensure tables are prepared for new guests.
• Support to Kitchen Staff: Transport dishes from the kitchen to the dining area and ensure correct table delivery.
• Organization and Restocking: Keep the server and busser stations clean and well‑organized; restock napkins, utensils, condiments.
• Guest Interaction: Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner; address inquiries and concerns.

Skills

No experience required

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to take direction

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Flexibility

Job description

The Lawrence is seeking a Server Assistant/Busser in West Lafayette, IN to maintain a clean dining room and support servers and kitchen staff. This position is full‑time or part‑time and classified as non‑exempt, with overtime eligibility.

Responsibilities include clearing and resetting tables, assisting with drinks and food delivery, transporting dishes, and restocking stations. No prior experience is required and on‑the‑job training is provided.