Busser - Hippie Fish
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Restaurant/Food Service
Server/Wait Staff, Busser
Overview
Position Summary
The Busser plays an essential role in maintaining cleanliness and order in the dining area, supporting servers and other front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth and efficient guest experience. The Busser is responsible for clearing tables, setting up dining areas, refilling drinks, and assisting with guest requests, all while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Position Summary
The Busser plays an essential role in maintaining cleanliness and order in the dining area, supporting servers and other front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth and efficient guest experience. The Busser is responsible for clearing tables, setting up dining areas, refilling drinks, and assisting with guest requests, all while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Table Maintenance and Cleanliness:
Clear dirty dishes, glassware, and utensils from tables promptly and efficiently. - Table Maintenance and Cleanliness:
Clean, sanitize, and reset tables for new guests, including placing clean utensils, glassware, napkins, and condiments. - Table Maintenance and Cleanliness:
Sweep and mop floors to keep the dining area clean during the shift. - Table Maintenance and Cleanliness:
Remove trash and dirty linens from the dining area and dispose of them properly. - Supporting Servers:
Deliver food and beverages to guests tables in a timely and efficient manner. - Supporting Servers:
Refill water, beverages, and condiments as needed during service. - Supporting Servers:
Assist with food running, ensuring orders are served promptly and accurately. - Supporting Servers:
Assist with clearing and resetting tables between guests during busy periods. - Guest Assistance:
Greet guests and assist with seating if needed, ensuring they feel welcomed. - Guest Assistance:
Respond to guest requests and inform servers or management of any specific needs. - Guest Assistance:
Ensure the dining area is well-maintained and comfortable throughout the meal. - Kitchen and Dishwashing Support:
Transfer dishes, glassware, or utensils between the dining room and kitchen areas as needed. - Kitchen and Dishwashing Support:
Ensure clean and sanitized dishes are returned to the dining area. - Kitchen and Dishwashing Support:
Help keep back-of-house areas clean, including dishwashing areas, kitchen floors, and storage spaces. - Stocking and Inventory Assistance:
Stock supplies such as napkins, silverware, glassware, and condiments in the dining area. - Stocking and Inventory Assistance:
Replenish and organize serving stations and storage areas. - Stocking and Inventory Assistance:
Assist with inventory counts and inform management when supplies are running low. - Health and Safety Compliance:
Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain cleanliness of the dining area and back-of-house spaces. - Health and Safety Compliance:
Ensure food safety standards are adhered to when handling food and beverages. - Health and Safety Compliance:
Maintain personal hygiene standards and wear proper uniforms or attire as required by the establishment. - Team
Collaboration:
Work cooperatively with servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and management to ensure efficient service. - Team
Collaboration:
Assist in setting up and breaking down the dining room for service during opening and closing hours. - Team
Collaboration:
Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards guests and colleagues.
- Education
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High school diploma or equivalent (preferred, but not required). - Experience
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Previous experience in a restaurant or customer service role (preferred but not required). - Experience working in a fast-paced environment and handling physical tasks is an advantage.
- Skills
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with guests and team members. - Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
- Attention to detail and focus on cleanliness and organization.
- Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods, bend, and lift objects.
- Positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to the success of the team.
- Certifications
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Food Safety or Sanitation certification (may be required depending on location).
- Ability to lift up to 25-30 pounds and carry trays of dishes, glasses, or condiments.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Bussers typically work in restaurants, cafes, or banquet halls.
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the business hours of operation.
- The work environment can be busy and noisy, especially during peak meal times.
- Competitive hourly wage (may vary based on location and experience).
- Tips may also be shared based on team policies.
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The Busser plays a crucial role in ensuring that the dining experience is seamless and enjoyable for guests. Successful candidates should be energetic, able to work well under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude while providing…
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