Pink Martini 1 in Rocklin, CA is looking for one busser to join our strong team. We are located on 6700 Lonetree Blvd Suite 100,. Our ideal candidate is attentive, ambitious, and engaged.

Job brief

We are looking for a Busser to support our wait staff and set up our dining areas.

Busser responsibilities include serving plates, glasses and silverware, refilling beverages and cleaning tables. If you enjoy a fast-paced way of working and want to kickstart your career in the hospitality industry, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will ensure our daily operations run smoothly and our guests have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Decorating tables with candles, napkins, linens and flowers
• Placing tableware and condiments on tables
• Prepare dining areas before guests are seated
• Serve water
• Refill beverages and take orders
• Remove dirty utensils and replenish, as needed
• Provide special silverware sets to families with young children
• Clean and reset tables after guests leave
• Maintain health and safety regulations at all kitchen and dining areas
• Clear tables of dishes, cups, utensils and drinkware after each customer
• Reset tables filling napkins and condiments when needed
• Refill drinks as necessary
• Maintain a clean and sanitary bussing station

Requirements

• Work experience as a Busser, Food Runner or other entry-level role in a restaurant is a plus
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus

Please attach a resume and a brief explanation as to why you would be a great fit for us and why you think we would be a great fit for you!

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Busser Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Busser, or Food Runner, is in charge of setting and clearing tables at a dining establishment to provide a clean and tidy environment for restaurant patrons. Their duties include removing used dishes, re-setting silverware and filling beverages for diners.

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Busser Duties and Responsibilities

A Busser works primarily in the dining area of a restaurant or eatery. They move back and forth between these areas attending to diners and assisting waitstaff with their duties. A Busser’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Removing used plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins from tables after diners are done eating
• Wiping up water spills, food stains and dirt from tables
• Straightening out the tablecloth or replacing stained ones
• Replacing cutlery and glassware in anticipation of new diners
• Refilling paper napkins, salt and pepper shakers and any other depleted condiments on the dining table
• Refilling drinking glasses with water
• Bringing out meal orders if waitstaff are busy
• Handling cleaning of the dining area at the close of day

What Does a Busser Do?

Bussers work at dine-in restaurants to support servers in attending to the needs of customers and ensuring that dining areas are sanitary and attractive. They stack and clear away dishes to the kitchen to reduce the turnover time between parties and keep tables readily available for incoming customers. Bussers also wipe down menus, sweep underneath tables, refill salt and pepper shakers, fold napkins and polish silverware. Their role is to make it easier for servers to provide prompt service and make more sales by attending to as many tables as possible. They also help deliver food and drinks to tables.

Busser Skills and Qualifications

A successful Busser will have the following prerequisite skills and qualifications to carry out their duties effectively:

• Excellent customer service and people skills
• In-depth knowledge of food sanitation and safety policies
• Strong attention to detail
• High energy levels
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent verbal communication

Busser Education and Training Requirements

Bussers do not require any formal education, though having a high school diploma or a General Equivalent Development (GED) certificate is a good advantage. Most restaurants will provide you with on-the-job training. This training may involve cleaning procedures and basic customer service tips. The National Restaurant Association provides a food safety certification, which can be very useful. It requires completing an online course and taking an examination. A pass mark proves that a Busser has knowledge of food preparation, safe serving and safe storage processes.

Busser Experience Requirements

Bussing is an entry-level position, therefore it does not require any work experience. You can become a Busser while still in high school or after finishing high school. All a Busser needs to know can be learned on the job.