Runner/Busser

Max Hospitality; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Discount on Meals

Flexible Scheduling

Opportunities for Growth and Advancing

401(k) with matching up to 4%

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Referral program

Life, accident, critical illness & pet

Career development within the Max Hosp

Job summary

Max Downtown in Hartford, CT is seeking a polished, efficient Busser/Food Runner to join our front-of-house team. This role supports servers, maintains clean tables, and helps ensure a seamless, guest-focused dining experience in a refined, high-volume setting.

Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays is required. The ideal candidate is energetic, attentive, with strong time management and a professional appearance, contributing to Max Downtown's renowned service and the

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Busser or Support Server in a fine dining or upscale-casual environment is preferred
• Understanding of basic service flow and dining room etiquette
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards

Responsibilities

• Assist servers in clearing, resetting, and maintaining clean tables between courses and guest turns
• Ensure water glasses are filled and guest needs are anticipated throughout service
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, service stations, and guest areas
• Support timely table setups for reservations and large parties
• Assist with delivering food when needed and communicating guest requests to the appropriate team members
• Uphold Max Downtown’s high standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and efficiency

Skills

Energetic

Attentive

Detail-oriented

Time management

Effective communicator

Team player

Professional appearance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HARTFORD, CT 06103, Salary Range: $16.94 - $16.94 Hourly, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, BUSSER/FOOD RUNNER – MAX DOWNTOWN

Join the Max Hospitality Team!

Max Downtown, located in the heart of Hartford, CT, is seeking a polished, efficient, and guest-focused Busser/Food Runner with open availability to join our front-of-house team. The ideal candidate thrives in a refined, high-volume dining environment and takes pride in supporting seamless service through attention to detail, speed, and teamwork. Open availability is required.

Max Hospitality is dedicated to providing a world-class dining experience with high-quality cuisine and exceptional service. We pride ourselves on our creativity, consistency, and guest-first mentality across all locations. We seek individuals who are passionate about hospitality and excited to grow with a forward-thinking, dynamic restaurant group.

Max Downtown is our flagship restaurant, renowned for its elevated steakhouse experience, award-winning wine list, and extensive whiskey collection. With a loyal clientele of business professionals and fine dining guests, Max Downtown consistently ranks among the top restaurants in the region. We are looking for a Busser who brings professionalism, poise, and dedication to enhancing every guest's experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discount on Meals
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
• 401(k) with matching up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Life, accident, critical illness & pet insurance
• Career development within the Max Hospitality group

Qualifications: What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Prior experience as a Busser or Support Server in a fine dining or upscale-casual environment is preferred
• Understanding of basic service flow and dining room etiquette
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards

Skills and Qualities

• Energetic, attentive, and detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized dining room under pressure
• Strong sense of urgency and excellent time management
• Effective communicator and team player
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist servers in clearing, resetting, and maintaining clean tables between courses and guest turns
• Ensure water glasses are filled and guest needs are anticipated throughout service
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, service stations, and guest areas
• Support timely table setups for reservations and large parties
• Assist with delivering food when needed and communicating guest requests to the appropriate team members
• Uphold Max Downtown’s high standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and efficiency

Diversity Creates a Healthy Atmosphere

Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.