Runner / Busser

Living Room; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Healthcare Coverage

Wellness Benefits

Competitive 401k match

Unlimited PTO

Career growth opportunities

Learning & Development

Immersive trainings

Free team member meals

Job summary

Living Room in Los Angeles is seeking a Busser to ensure a well-organized dining experience for members and guests. Responsibilities include cleaning and resetting tables, restocking necessary items, and assisting with the cleanliness of the dining area. Candidates should have over a year of relevant experience, flexibility to work weekends, and a commitment to high standards of service. Benefits include healthcare coverage, competitive 401k match, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Flexible schedule and open to working weekends/holidays when needed.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean and reset tables for new guests.
• Ensure availability of flatware and plates.
• Assist with washing dishes and restocking items.
• Maintain a well-organized member and guest experience.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Basic verbal communication

Job description

Living Room

A home away from home where creatives celebrate music, art, design and culture. We are a private membership club open to members and their guests only.

The Team

At Living Room, the Busser curates a well-organized, clean, and structured member and guest experience. The role includes cleaning and resetting tables, ensuring the availability of flatware and plates, and bringing guest needs to the attention of the waitstaff. They also restock necessary items, such as napkins and straws, and may assist with washing dishes. A successful Busser will be efficient, attentive, and have strong customer service skills.

The Role

• Complete Service Standards training to learn about products, steps of service and property standards.
• Detail all tables before service begins, ensuring place settings are neat and organized and proper lighting is on the tables.
• Ensure appropriate table setting and china are used for various services throughout the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner or feast service; items in place (ketchup, salt, pepper, HP and sugar bowl).
• Stock all stations upon arrival (small plates, sharing plates, water and wine glasses, and all the silverware) and maintain throughout service while working with your team to keep things neat.
• Maintain section and ensure water is delivered upon guests' arrival while also assisting other sections when applicable.
• Clear tables, plates, silver/glassware between each course and subsequently wipe down and re-set table for new guests.
• Polish silverware and pot wash are stored according to local standards.
• Complete side work before and after service.
• Make sure the cabinets and shelf in the bar area are full before service (glassware - silverware - plate ware).
• Remove all dirty linen from station and ensure the trash is empty and clean.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Flexible schedule and open to working weekends/holidays (when needed).
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Detail-oriented ability to multitask and deliver results in demanding and fast-paced environments.
• Basic verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 100% Healthcare Coverage – choose from United Healthcare PPO and HMO plans or Kaiser for medical. Dental and vision coverage are also included through United Healthcare.
• Wellness Benefits for a balanced lifestyle.
• Competitive 401k match for your financial future.
• Unlimited PTO for salaried members.
• Career growth opportunities that empower you.
• Leader in Development Program.
• Learning & Development for your growth with us.
• Immersive trainings that nurture your talents.
• Team member events that build bonds.
• Free team member meals to fuel your creativity.

Our Team Culture

At Living Room, we are deeply passionate about our work and believe that hospitality is a noble pursuit because it's fundamentally human and an ideal worth chasing. We seek those who share these beliefs as an inherent second nature. Our team culture embodies the pillars: Be Human, Be Curious, Be Empathetic, Be Soulful, and Be Honest—demands that we embody these values in all that we do.