Busser-West Hartford

Barcelona Wine Bar; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A renowned dining establishment in West Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a busser to assist wait staff with maintaining tables and service areas. Responsibilities include removing dirty dishes, sanitizing tables, and preparing for the next service. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer service and communication skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Prior restaurant experience is a plus, with a requirement for weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and pleasant rapport with dining guests.
• Solid communication skills.
• Good sense of menu items.

Responsibilities

• Remove used/unnecessary plates while guests are seated.
• Sanitize the table and surrounding area.
• Prepare tables for the next round of service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Menu knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The busser is responsible for assisting wait staff and bartenders with upkeep of tables and service areas. When a party departs, a busser removes dirty dishes, sanitizes the table, cleans the seats and tidies up the surrounding floor/table area.

Responsibilities

• Remove used/unnecessary plates while guests are still seated at the table
• Remove extra place settings at the table or provide any additional settings as needed
• Prepare tables for the next round of service by removing all plates and glasses
• Sanitize the table and surrounding area for its next turn
• Reset place settings: complete with silverware, water glasses, and bread plate, etc.
• Restock and assist with maintenance of expo/servers' stations, glass washing area, etc.
• Empty trash containers and dirty dish receptacles
• Assist with refilling ice for bar service station

Skills

• Strong customer service skills and pleasant rapport with dining guests
• Solid communication skills
• Good sense of menu items

Working Conditions

• Be able to walk, stand, bend, twist, move around for the entire duration of the scheduled shift
• Be able to lift or carry up to 15 lbs.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Prior restaurant experience is a plus but not required

Requirements

Must have weekend availaility.