Server Assistant (Busser)

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Bus Attendant to support our restaurant and Food & Beverage teams in a fast-paced hotel setting. You’ll help keep dining areas clean, guest-ready, and assist servers, bartenders, and operations to ensure seamless service.

This role rewards teamwork, reliability, and a passion for hospitality, with opportunities to learn and grow at one of the nation’s leading hotel companies.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, food runner, busser, hotel, or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support the team wherever needed.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and guest experience standards.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to multitask during busy service periods.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest service, and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clear, clean, and reset restaurant tables quickly and efficiently.
• Refill water, deliver supplies, and assist guest needs for servers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in dining rooms and service areas.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of restaurant, banquet, and event spaces.
• Remove used dishes, glassware, silverware, trash, and linens; keep sanitation high.
• Restock service stations with utensils, napkins, condiments, glassware, and supplies.
• Follow food safety guidelines and hotel standards at all times.
• Collaborate with Servers, Bartenders, and Culinary teams to ensure smooth ops.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Hospitality

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

We're People People. Are you? We're Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be. But here's the thing,we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect - delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Great dining experiences are powered by strong teamwork behind the scenes. As a Bus Attendant, you'll help create a clean, welcoming, and seamless guest experience by supporting our restaurant and Food & Beverage teams throughout service. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, enjoys staying active, and loves being part of a collaborative team. You'll help keep dining areas clean, organized, and guest-ready while supporting Servers, Bartenders, and restaurant operations to ensure exceptional service from start to finish. If you're energetic, dependable, and passionate about hospitality - we'd love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Clear, clean, and reset restaurant tables quickly and efficiently throughout service periods.
• Support Servers and Food & Beverage teams by refilling water, delivering supplies, and assisting guest needs as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across dining rooms, service stations, beverage areas, and guest-facing spaces.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of restaurant, banquet, and event spaces as needed.
• Remove used dishes, glassware, silverware, trash, and linens while maintaining sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Restock service stations with utensils, napkins, condiments, glassware, and other operational supplies.
• Follow food safety guidelines, sanitation procedures, and hotel operational standards at all times.
• Partner closely with Servers, Bartenders, Culinary teams, and leadership to support smooth restaurant operations and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor dining areas to ensure guests enjoy a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment.
• Help create a positive, team-oriented atmosphere aligned with Sonesta's People People culture.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, food runner, busser, hotel, or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support the team wherever needed.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and guest experience standards.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to multitask during busy service periods.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest service, and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.

How we reward you

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these)

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships.

We are an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.