Guest-Focused Food Runner & Busser

LAS MARACAS; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

LAS MARACAS in Westwego, LA is seeking a part-time food runner/busser to support our dining team. You will learn the menu, deliver chips and salsa, and ensure guests have what they need after meals in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates are attentive, ambitious, and reliable, capable of standing for long shifts, lifting up to 30 lbs, and maintaining a neat appearance that reflects the restaurant’s image. Join us to contribute to a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Perform more than one task at a time.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions.
• Report to work in a complete required uniform on time.
• Maintain a well-manicured appearance and persona that reflects the image of the restaurant.
• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually.
• Be courteous, friendly and pleasant.
• Stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. via food or beverage trays or required equipment needed to perform specific job duties.
• Safely transport items to and from kitchen on a slick uneven surface.
• Lift and carry multiple plates from kitchen to dining room.
• Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, lift, carry, and wipe.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and Maintain a working knowledge of our food menu.
• Bring chips & salsa to tables.
• Assure guests have everything they need on the tables after delivery of food.
• Ensures guest has proper silverware, napkin, share plates when delivering food.
• Keep kitchen pickup table & chip station clean and organized. (Deep cleaning of chip machine and tables once a month)
• Assist all servers, bartenders and managers with carrying of plates.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with guests, and co-workers.
• Communicate food orders with chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests. (e.g. food allergies)
• Perform calmly and effectively under stressful conditions.
• Promote an atmosphere of teamwork by assisting co-workers.
• Help servers & waitstaff clear tables with dirty dishes and silverware
• Keep the dining rooms and bathrooms clean (mopping & sweeping)

Job description

LAS MARACAS in Westwego, LA is seeking a part-time food runner/busser to support our dining team. You will learn the menu, deliver chips and salsa, and ensure guests have what they need after meals in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates are attentive, ambitious, and reliable, capable of standing for long shifts, lifting up to 30 lbs, and maintaining a neat appearance that reflects the restaurant’s image. Join us to contribute to a team-focused environment.