Busser - The Weathervane

Hotel Investment Services, Inc.; Charlevoix (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

401k with match

Dining and Lodging Discounts

Job summary

A restaurant group is seeking Bussers for the 2026 Summer Season in Charlevoix, Michigan. As a Busser, you will assist patrons, ensure cleanliness of dining areas, and support serving staff. The ideal candidate has a passion for customer service, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must be at least 16 and willing to work weekends. Benefits include dining discounts and sick time eligibility for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Physically fit and able to be on your feet for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with queries and requests.
• Ensure tables are cleared and cleaned.
• Assist with serving food and refilling beverages.
• Manage inventory of table condiments and supplies.
• Report any damages or complaints to the manager.
• Tidy the restaurant after service.

Skills

Customer service passion

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication abilities

Detail-oriented

Job description

Job Summary

The Weathervane is now hiring for the 2026 Summer Season.

Busser

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports to: General Manager

Job Type: Seasonal, Hourly, Full Time & Part Time

Are you highly organized? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you love the idea of helping to make a guest’s dining experience second to none? Consider being a busser? Our bussers assist and support our serving staff at our restaurant by cleaning, clearing and setting tables, and assisting customers with requests or complaints. A skilled busser should be good with their hands, highly efficient, and be able to provide a great level of customer service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with queries, requests, and redirecting as necessary.
• Ensuring that tables are cleared, cleaned, and reset between seatings.
• Assisting with serving food and refilling beverages as required.
• Assisting with the cleaning and processing of dirty dishes and silverware.
• Ensuring that the menus, crockery, and cutlery are clean, polished and replenished between tables.
• Managing the inventory of napkins, straws, salt, pepper, and other table condiments and supplies.
• Reporting any damages, shortages, and complaints to the manager.
• Moving tables, chairs, and furniture to accommodate customers as needed.
• Tidying the restaurant after service and ensuring that it is prepped for the following service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Passion for customer service and working in the restaurant industry.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal communication abilities and an eye for details.
• Physically fit and able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Part Time Benefits: Earned Sick Time (based on eligibility) - 401k with match – Dining and Lodging Discounts