Guest Experience Busser & Runner — Cross-Train & Grow

Zinc Cafe & Bar - Laguna Beach; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Discounts on Zinc products

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Holiday pay 1.5x

401k with company match

Competitive wages plus tips

Job summary

Zinc Café & Market in Laguna Beach, CA, is seeking a friendly Busser/Runner to connect with guests and ensure smooth dining experiences. You will learn menus, support servers, and maintain cleanliness while following health guidelines and safety standards.

This role offers cross-training across positions, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to grow within a community-focused restaurant; prior restaurant experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are a plus.

Qualifications

• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Quick and flexible learner.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes.
• Strong organizational time management skills, ability to multitask.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Food handlers certification.
• Covid Vaccination required.
• Work Authorization: United States Citizen or Undocumented Noncitizen authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Welcome and connect with every guest, provide friendly and personable service
• Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant and restrooms
• Learn and maintain knowledge of all our menus & products and demonstrate knowledge of dietary/allergy information and proper food handling
• Accommodate requests from seated guests
• Promptly clean tabletops, seating and floors after each guest
• Deliver food/drinks to seated guests
• Ensure food and beverage quality and order accuracy prior to serving
• Handle varying levels of business volume with composure & a positive attitude
• Perform all opening and closing duties assigned by managers
• Maintain customer privacy, behave with open‑mindedness and cultural sensitivity
• Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Multitask

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Food handlers certification

Job description

Zinc Café & Market in Laguna Beach, CA, is seeking a friendly Busser/Runner to connect with guests and ensure smooth dining experiences. You will learn menus, support servers, and maintain cleanliness while following health guidelines and safety standards.

This role offers cross-training across positions, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to grow within a community-focused restaurant; prior restaurant experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are a plus.