Restaurant Busser

Hamilton Hotel Washington, D.C.

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay

Company Basic Life Insurance

Company paid Accidental Death & Dismem

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Long term Disability

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Hamilton Hotel Washington, D.C. is seeking a diligent restaurant busser to reset dining areas and assist with service throughout all hours of operation.

The role focuses on resetting plates, glassware and silverware, refilling beverages and keeping tables clean and ready for guests. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1–2 years in luxury or high-volume dining preferred, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent or relevant work experience.
Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a timely manner.
Flexible to work AM/PM shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Prepare dining areas before guests are seated.
Set tables with napkins, linens and silverware.
Place tableware on tables and serve water and bread baskets.
Refill beverages and clear/ reset tables after guests leave.
Maintain health and safety regulations in dining areas.
Assist servers and hosts when necessary.
Sweep and mop restaurant areas at end of shift.
Maintain a neat and orderly lounge and dining areas.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit

Job description

Job Overview

The restaurant busser will reset serving plates, glasses and silverware, refilling beverages and cleaning tables throughout all hours of operation in order to ensure proper service to all guests.

Essential Functions

Prepare dining areas before guests are seated
Set tables with required items such as napkins, linens and silverware
Place tableware on tables
Serve water and bread baskets where needed.
Refill beverages
Remove dirty utensils and replenish, as needed
Clean and reset tables after guests leave
Maintain health and safety regulations at all kitchen and dining areas
Assist servers and hosts when necessary
Maintain the lounge and restaurant areas in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
Assist servers in constantly checking tables for condition of plates, empty glasses, cleanliness, etc.
Sweep and/or mop all restaurant areas at the end of every shift, removing, cleaning and replacing matting each time.

Job Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent; or relevant work experience
Preferred to have 1-2 years' experience in high volume, luxury lounge or restaurant
Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment in a timely manner.
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal in working with high-profile clients and problem-solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Flexible to work AM/PM shifts, weekends and holidays
Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
Standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying
Bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling