Luxury Hotel Busser - Guest Service Support

Hotel Californian; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara seeks a friendly Goat Tree busser to support servers and ensure smooth dining service. You will set tables, replenish supplies, and help guests with courtesy and efficiency.

This entry-level role requires basic English, a positive attitude, and hospitality mindset. Prior experience in food service is a plus, and the team emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Steward or Runner in a 4 Star or higher rated hotel or restaurant.
• Food Handling certified.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing guest service.
• Basic knowledge of English.
• Vocational training.
• Hospitality or Restaurant experience.
• Alcohol Awareness certified.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of all services related to the hotel.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information as required by the hotel.
• Meet with supervisor and servers to review assignments, anticipate business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Ensure all items are in place and ready for service.
• Polish dishes, kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
• Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to guests.
• Remove dishes and utensils from tables after meals are finished.
• Carry dishes and other tableware to Stewarding for cleaning.
• Wipe tables and/or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
• Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
• Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays.
• Fill beverage or ice dispensers.
• Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers.
• Locate items requested by customers.
• Review status of work and follow up actions required with supervisor prior to leaving.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Guest service

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Food Handling certified

Alcohol Awareness certified

Job description

Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara seeks a friendly Goat Tree busser to support servers and ensure smooth dining service. You will set tables, replenish supplies, and help guests with courtesy and efficiency.

This entry-level role requires basic English, a positive attitude, and hospitality mindset. Prior experience in food service is a plus, and the team emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and guest satisfaction.