Busser

Busser

Fast-Casual BBQ Restaurant – Memphis, TN
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

If you have an eagle eye for detail, move with purpose, and believe that a perfectly clean table is the
foundation of a great dining experience, then we want you!

We are looking for a dedicated Busser to be the engine of our dining room flow. This role is about more
than just clearing dishes—it’s about speed, sanitation, and supporting the entire front-of-house team to
ensure every guest gets the legendary hospitality Memphis is known for.

We offer competitive pay for the Memphis market (often reaching $16+ per hour with tips), flexible
scheduling, and a fun, team-first culture.

The Busser is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and efficient turnover of the
dining room, ensuring seamless customer service and a positive atmosphere consistent with the mission
of Central BBQ, LLC.

• Table Turnover Speed: Master the art of the quick flip! Promptly clean and reset tables, chairs,
  and booths between guests. Wipe surfaces with dampened cloths as needed, ensuring a perfect
  setting for the next arrival.
• Sanitation & Cleanup: Quickly and efficiently clean up spilled food/drink or broken dishes and
  promptly remove trash. Inspect assigned restrooms every 30 minutes, and clean as needed to
  maintain sanitary conditions.
• Dish Breakdown & Transport: Remove used tableware between courses. Scrape, stack, sort,
  and carry dirty dishes, silverware, and glassware to the designated dish area for cleaning.
• Team Support & Expediting: Work hand-in-hand with runners and cashiers to expedite efficient
  seating, table utilization, and superior customer service. This includes carrying food, dishes,
  trays, or silverware from the kitchen and filling in for fellow team members when needed.
• Guest Ambassadorship: Be the first point of contact for hospitality. Greet guests as you are walking around, check in on them, and thank guests as they leave. Locate and communicate
  items requested by guests to appropriate team members.
• Stock & Prep Management: Ensure adequate supplies are always available. Maintain and restock clean silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays. Fill beverage/ice dispensers and stock cabinets/serving areas with condiments.
• Facility Maintenance: Clean counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas, and mop or vacuum floors.
• Heavy Lifting (Supply Chain): Assist with loading/unloading supply trucks and carrying heavy items to storage or service counters.

To excel in this role, candidates should be highly energetic, proactive, and committed to working in a team environment.

• Pace Setter: Demonstrated ability to work quickly and efficiently in a demanding, high-volume
  environment.
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills and the desire to coordinate with and assist fellow
  employees to meet guests’ needs.
• Proactive Attitude: Strong sense of urgency and self-motivation—always looking for the next
  task without being asked.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and bend frequently for extended periods, and lift
  items up to 75 lbs.

Ready to be the essential engine that keeps the best BBQ joint running? Apply today!