Busser / Service Assistants

Legends Global; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 19,207 - 27,355; Part time

Job summary

Legends Global, located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack, is seeking Bussers / Service Assistants for the 2026 Summer Live Meet Horseracing season. The role involves completing essential service duties such as greeting guests and ensuring customer satisfaction during events.

Candidates should possess a dynamic personality, a positive attitude, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as carrying trays. Training and orientation are included.

Qualifications

• Must be able to converse clearly and professionally with customers.
• Must come to work energetic and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to carry a tray weighing 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain good relationships with servers and guests.
• Clear food and beverages, and re-set dining room tables.

Skills

Customer service

Ability to follow instructions

Detail oriented

Dynamic personality

Job description

Position

Busser / Service Assistant

Department

Catering

Reports To

Restaurant Operations Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Legends Global at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack is looking for Bussers and Food Runners/Assistants to work the 2026 Summer Live Meet Horseracing season from July 17th through September 6th. Qualified candidates must be available to attend orientation and training shifts as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing opening / closing procedures
• Create and maintain a good working relationship with the servers and guests.
• Check on customer satisfaction and refer information to servers, hostess or manager.
• Meet and greet guests when necessary.
• Clear food and beverages with the ability to carry multiple plates at a time.
• Re‑set dining room tables for meals with linens, silverware, and glassware when necessary.
• Restock beverages, utensils or condiments.
• Fill all salt, pepper, sugar, condiments, and napkin containers.
• Fold clean tablecloths and napkins and make sure all tables are clean and organized.
• Basic service of water, bread, butter and condiments may be required to assist servers.
• Cleaning and clearing spills in the public areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instruction and abide by guidelines.
• Adhere to the proper safety guidelines and training.
• Must be able to converse with the customer in a clear and professional manner.
• Must come to work full of energy and a positive attitude.
• Dynamic & outgoing personality with enthusiasm is key.
• Generous with praise, quick to smile.
• Always on the lookout for the positive in a situation.
• Enjoy the challenge of talking to strangers and getting them to like you.
• Detail oriented and solves problems quickly.
• Communicating clearly and effectively with guests and co‑workers.
• Maintain a neat, clean, professional image.
• Must be able to carry a tray with a minimum weight of 40 pounds over shoulder.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building as needed by events.

Compensation

$16.90 per hour, not including tips.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described above and may be subject to change at any time. This document does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 858.755.6345.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.