Hotel Restaurant Busser

Millennium Hotels and Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Room Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Knickerbocker Chicago, part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, invites you to join our dining team as a Restaurant Busser. You will clear and reset tables, stock stations, and support servers to ensure a smooth guest experience.

The role requires warmth, attention to detail, strong teamwork, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. We offer hotel room discounts and an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering guest service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Clear dirty tables and reset with proper serviceware
• Maintain station stock and cleanliness
• Serve beverages and bread, replenish as needed
• Transport used dishes to dishwashing area
• Support the restaurant team to ensure guest satisfaction

Skills

Hospitality focus

Communication

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hotel Name: The Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker Chicago

Location: Onsite - Chicago, IL

Salary Range: 16.92 - 17.42

Join the Team at The Knickerbocker Chicago

At The Knickerbocker Chicago, hospitality is where timeless style meets the energy of the city. We create experiences that feel both elevated and welcoming—where every guest interaction leaves a lasting impression.

About The Knickerbocker Chicago

Located just steps from Chicago's iconic Magnificent Mile, The Knickerbocker Chicago places you at the center of it all—world-class shopping, renowned dining, and vibrant city life. Blending classic charm with modern comfort, the hotel offers a sophisticated yet approachable experience for both business and leisure travelers. From the buzz of the city outside to the warm, inviting atmosphere inside, The Knickerbocker delivers a stay that feels distinctly Chicago—stylish, dynamic, and full of character As part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality leader with over 145 hotels across key destinations worldwide, our hotel is backed by a legacy of quality, consistency, and service excellence—driven by a passion for hospitality, an entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and a progressive, solutions-oriented approach."

Core Values

• Passion for Hospitality - Delivering meaningful and memorable guest experiences
• Entrepreneurial - Taking ownership and acting with agility
• Innovation & Progressive - Continuously improving how we operate and serve
• Solutions & Results Oriented - Staying adaptable and focused on results

About the Role: Restaurant Busser

As our Restaurant Busser, you will play an integral role in delivering an exceptional guest experience while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

This role is ideal for someone who brings a passion for hospitality, takes ownership, and is committed to continuous improvement and results.

Your Impactas a Restaurant Busser, you play an important role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for hotel guests. Supporting the restaurant team, you help ensure exceptional service and seamless guest experience. Your attention to detail and teamwork contributes directly to success of our restaurant and guest satisfaction.

You are the face of the hotel—creating first impressions and memorable guest moments. Your energy, attention to detail, and service mindset will directly shape the guest experience and bring our brand to life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Quickly clear dirty table settings and prepare table for resetting. Promptly and consistently rest all serviceware as prescribed
• Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods with necessary equipment including silverware, linen and condiments
• Serve guests with beverages, bread and butter to begin their dining experience and replenish as necessary
• Transport all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of the time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel. Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.

Operations & Execution

• Ensure smooth, efficient operations aligned with brand standards
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
• Deliver consistent, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional service rooted in passion for hospitality
• Anticipate needs and respond with a solutions-first mindset
• Create memorable, personalized experiences for every guest

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared goals
• Communicate effectively and contribute to a positive work environment
• Support a culture of respect, energy, and accountability

Compliance & Standards

• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and procedures
• Maintain accuracy in processes, reporting, and documentation
• Uphold a culture of accountability and operational excellence

Requirements

• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Solutions-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits

At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, we support our employees with benefits designed to promote wellbeing and long-term success.

Benefits may include:

• Hotel Room Discounts across our global portfolio
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to applicable plan terms, company policy, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), where applicable.

Why Join Us

At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, you're not just taking on a role—you're joining a global organization committed to people, performance, and growth.

Whether you're supporting operations behind the scenes or delivering service on the front line, your work contributes to a culture focused on hospitality, collaboration, and results.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact, we invite you to join our team.