Oak Busser - Part Time (Swing Shift)

Oaklawn; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn is seeking a Busser to support our wait staff by clearing and cleaning tables and maintaining a welcoming venue environment. You will assist guests with refills, napkins, and other requests while presenting a friendly, professional image throughout shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in food service and guest service, are at least 21 years old, and are committed to punctual attendance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1+ years food service experience preferred
• 1+ years guest service experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the venue wait staff with clearing, cleaning and maintaining tables and venue environment.
• Help guests with drink refills, condiments, napkins and other requests; present a friendly, professional image.
• Carry trays and food from kitchens to serving counters and to tables, and transport dirty dishes to the kitchen.
• Maintain supplies of linens, silverware, glassware, dishes and trays; stock all areas of the venue.
• Maintain cleanliness and reset tables; ensure F&B areas meet company standards and regulations.
• Be punctual, able to work overtime, and communicate effectively with team members and guests.
• Uphold a Four Diamond & Four-Star service model and a professional, discreet demeanor.

Job description

_ Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas’ Employer of Choice. _

We are currently seeking a talented individual to become an Oak Busser. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Oak Busser assists the venue wait staff with clearing, cleaning and maintaining tables and venue environment in a timely and thorough manner. May also assists guests with drink and water refills, condiments, napkins and other requests. Always presents a friendly and professional image at the Hotel/Casino. The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Provide excellent guest service.
• Clean up spilled food, drink and broken dishes, and remove empty bottles and trash.
• Carry food, dishes, trays, and silverware from kitchens and supply departments to serving counters.
• Carry trays from tables and booths with soiled dishes, glassware, and silverware to kitchen and dishwasher.
• Fill beverage and ice dispensers.
• Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays.
• Replenish supplies of food and equipment at steam tables and service bars.
• Scrape and stack dirty dishes, and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
• Stocks all areas of the venue.
• Cleans, resets and maintains tables.
• Maintains all equipment.
• Assures F&B areas are maintained in accordance with company standards, as well as all applicable regulations.
• Remains up-to-date on property events and hours of operation
• May be assigned to various venues throughout the property depending on business needs.
• Cooperates and communicates with all fellow team members, always exhibiting mutual respect and consistently projecting a positive, helpful image/attitude.
• Makes efforts to keep informed of company information and communications by participating in department meetings, huddles and reviewing property bulletin boards, digital signage, and company newsletter.
• Assists other team members and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department.
• Upholds a Four Diamond & Four-Star service model
• Maintains an attitude & philosophy consistent with the company Core Values and Standards of Behavior with internal & external guests
• Punctual attendance required
• Ability to work required overtime.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality, discreetness and tact at all times
• Ability to deal effectively and interact well with team members and guests
• Ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions.
• Ability to seek guidance when unsure
• Ability to work with interruptions and/or distractions
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• 1+ years food service experience preferred
• 1+ years guest service experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is Oaklawn’s intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.