Fine Dining Busser & Food Runner - Open Availability

Max Hospitality; Hartford (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Discount on Meals

Flexible Scheduling

Opportunities for Growth and Advanced

401(k) with matching up to 4%

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Referral program

Life, accident, critical illness & pet

Career development within the Max Hosp

Job summary

Max Downtown in Hartford, CT is seeking a polished Busser/Food Runner to join our front-of-house team. Open availability is required to support high-volume, refined service and guest satisfaction.

You will assist servers, maintain a pristine dining room, and help deliver food while upholding Max Downtown’s standards for hospitality, teamwork, and efficiency in a premier dining environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Busser or Support Server in a fine dining or upscale-casual environment is preferred
• Understanding of basic service flow and dining room etiquette
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards

Responsibilities

• Assist servers in clearing, resetting, and maintaining clean tables between courses and guest turns
• Ensure water glasses are filled and guest needs are anticipated throughout service
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, service stations, and guest areas
• Support timely table setups for reservations and large parties
• Assist with delivering food when needed and communicating guest requests to the appropriate team members
• Uphold Max Downtown’s high standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and efficiency

Skills

Energetic, attentive, and detail‑or‑te

Strong sense of urgency

Effective communicator

Team player

Professional appearance

Open availability

Job description

Max Downtown in Hartford, CT is seeking a polished Busser/Food Runner to join our front-of-house team. Open availability is required to support high-volume, refined service and guest satisfaction.

You will assist servers, maintain a pristine dining room, and help deliver food while upholding Max Downtown’s standards for hospitality, teamwork, and efficiency in a premier dining environment.