Seasonal Busser - Marketplace Café - Broadway Plaza

Nordstrom; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a busser to diligently clear restaurant tables, transport dishes to the kitchen for washing, and assist in setup, cleanup, prep work, and equipment maintenance. Hours vary by week to meet business needs, reflecting the fast-paced dining environment.

The role emphasizes clear communication with customers and coworkers, a detail-oriented and self-motivated approach, and flexibility in scheduling to align with restaurant demand.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality preferred
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced working a flexible schedule
• A food handler's card where required by local and state regulations

Responsibilities

• Quickly and efficiently clear restaurant tables
• Carry large loads of dishes to kitchen for washing
• Support other areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance
• The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs

Job description

Job Description

The ideal busser is detail oriented, self-motivated and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. In this role you’ll…

A day in the life…

• Quickly and efficiently clear restaurant tables
• Carry large loads of dishes to kitchen for washing
• Support other areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance
• The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs
  

You own this if you have…

• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality preferred
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced working a flexible schedule
• A food handler's card where required by local and state regulations
  

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$20.60 - $20.60 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
  

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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