Fine Dining Busser/Server Assistant

The Brigantine, Inc.; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector is looking for a Busser to join their dynamic team. This role is essential for ensuring a clean and welcoming dining environment for guests. You will be responsible for clearing and resetting tables, assisting servers, and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the restaurant. The ideal candidate will be friendly, energetic, and detail-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced atmosphere. Join a company that values teamwork and guest satisfaction, and enjoy benefits like flexible scheduling and meal discounts. If you're ready to make a difference in the dining experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible schedule

Discounts on meals

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, energetic, and detail-oriented.
• Restaurant experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clear, clean, and reset tables for the next guest.
• Assist servers and maintain cleanliness in dining areas.
• Anticipate guests' needs and exceed service expectations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team player

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary: The Busser is primarily responsible for clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables for the next guest. Secondary responsibilities include assisting servers in providing excellent guest service, and the proper maintenance, stocking, and cleaning of side stations, floors, furniture, and restrooms.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $17.25 per hour plus tips
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible schedule
• Discounts on meals
• Career advancement opportunities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and sweeping the dining areas of the restaurant, cleaning, sanitizing, and resetting each table for the next guest, taking out the garbage, stocking stations with necessary supplies, and cleaning the bathrooms.
• Anticipate guests’ and coworkers’ needs and exceed guest service expectations.
• Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation and safety policies.
• Maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Respond urgently and appropriately to guests’ and coworkers’ needs.
• Exhibit a professional appearance and mannerisms.
• Ensure guests are enjoying their experience and take action to correct any problems.
• Concludes the guest experience by acknowledging choice of establishment and inviting patrons to return.
• Complete assigned sidework at the beginning, during, and at end of shift.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

About The Brigantine Family of Restaurants: The Brigantine, Inc. has over 20 restaurants in 6 concepts throughout San Diego County: The Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar, Miguel’s Cocina, Ketch Brewing, Ketch Grill and Taps, Topsail, and Portside Coffee & Gelato. We pride ourselves on a culture built on our team approach & guest-centered focus, encourage open communication, and thrive on the level of partnership this affords in each of our successful restaurants. Together we work towards our Mission Statement: Every Guest Leaves Happy! It is our goal to create an environment where our guests feel at home and our team members thrive.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Friendly, energetic, detail-oriented team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment!
• Restaurant experience is a plus but not required. We offer on-the-job training.
• A desire to help where needed and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work positively and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to monitor the entire bar area and service wells.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Exhibit a professional appearance and mannerisms.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and wipe for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry trays and supplies (up to 50 lbs.).
• Food Handler Certification.