HostBusser

Big Bad Breakfast; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Big Bad Breakfast in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Host/Busser to warmly greet guests, manage the waitlist, seat guests, and support the service team for a smooth dining flow.

The role calls for a friendly, outgoing personality, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a reliable, team-oriented approach with availability mornings, weekends, and holidays. Training will be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication.
• Reliable and punctual; morning/weekend/holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and manage waitlist.
• Escort guests to tables and provide menus.
• Assist in answering phones and processing takeout orders.
• Bus tables, reset dining areas, and support servers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

About Us:

BBB was founded in 2008 by James Beard award winning chef John Currence with a mission to elevate the most important meal of the day. At BBB, we dedicate ourselves everyday to putting out the finest from-scratch breakfast you can get anywhere with service that makes you feel right at home. We are open 7 days a week to serve lunch, brunch, cocktails, and offer full service catering.

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.