FT Busser/Food Runner

Hirebridge; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge in Mesa, AZ is seeking a friendly Busser/Food Runner to support our Food & Beverage team by maintaining a clean, organized dining area and assisting servers and bartenders with prompt, courteous service to guests.

You will clear and reset tables, greet guests, restock service stations, and help with room service when needed, while upholding safety guidelines and the company’s appearance standards; flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hospitality is helpful but not required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong guest-service mindset and communication skills.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25–40 lbs during shifts.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clear, clean, and reset tables to ensure quick turnover and great guest experience.
• Greet guests and deliver water; assist servers with refills; alcohol service only if TABC certified.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining room and service areas (floors, tables, chairs, walls, windows, workstations).
• Transport dirty dishes, glassware, and silverware to dishwashing areas.
• Complete side work such as brewing coffee, polishing glassware, folding napkins, restocking stations.
• Assist with room service operations when needed.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and ensure satisfaction with attentive service.
• Maintain polished appearance and adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Physical endurance

Job description

Position Summary

The Busser/Food Runner supports the Food & Beverage team by ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment. This role assists servers and bartenders in delivering prompt, attentive, and courteous service to guests while maintaining outlet cleanliness and service standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clear, clean, and reset tables in accordance with established service standards to ensure quick table turnover and an exceptional guest experience.

• Greet guests warmly and deliver water promptly upon seating; assist servers with refilling beverages as needed. (Alcohol service permitted only if TABC certified.)

• Maintain cleanliness of the dining room and service areas, including floors, tables, chairs, walls, windows, and workstations.

• Separate and transport dirty dishes, glassware, and silverware to designated dishwashing areas.

• Complete assigned side work such as brewing coffee, polishing glassware, folding napkins, and restocking service stations with necessary supplies.

• Assist with room service operations when needed.

• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests, ensuring satisfaction through follow-up and attentive service.

• Maintain a polished and professional appearance in accordance with company standards.

• Adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, and food handling guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred, but not required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Strong communication and guest service skills.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25-40 lbs during shifts.

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.