Host/Busser

Big Bad Breakfast; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Big Bad Breakfast in Pelham, AL is hiring a Host/Busser to greet guests, seat tables, and help keep the dining room inviting and efficient. This role combines front-of-house hospitality with light bussing tasks to support servers and maintain a smooth flow during busy periods.

You will welcome guests, manage waitlists, escort to tables, assist with phones and reservations when needed, and help reset and sanitize tables and common areas.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Reliable and punctual; must be available mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is a plus, but not required - willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and manage the waitlist professionally.
• Accurately quote wait times and communicate seating availability.
• Escort guests to tables and provide menus.
• Assist in answering phones, taking reservations, and handling to-go orders when needed.
• Clear, sanitize, and reset tables quickly and efficiently.
• Assist servers with delivering food, refilling drinks, and pre-bussing when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, host stand, and restrooms.
• Support overall team operations to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Position Summary:

The Host/Busser is the first and last point of contact for our guests, responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring a clean, comfortable dining environment. This dual role combines greeting and seating guests with supporting the service team through table resets, cleaning, and maintaining the flow of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities:

Hosting Duties:

• Warmly greet guests and manage the waitlist with professionalism and friendliness.
• Accurately quote wait times and communicate seating availability.
• Escort guests to tables and provide menus.
• Assist in answering phones, taking reservations, and handling to-go orders when needed.

Bussing Duties:

• Clear, sanitize, and reset tables quickly and efficiently.
• Assist servers with delivering food, refilling drinks, and pre-bussing when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, host stand, and restrooms.
• Support overall team operations to keep service running smoothly.

Key Qualifications:

• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Reliable and punctual; must be available to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is a plus, but not required - willing to train the right candidate.