Busser/Runner/Barback

Job Summary

Join our vibrant hospitality team as a Busser/Runner/Barback, where you'll play a vital role in creating an exceptional dining experience for our guests. This energetic position involves supporting the front-of-house operations by maintaining a clean and organized environment, assisting servers and bartenders, and ensuring that every table is set to perfection. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help foster a welcoming atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy their visit from start to finish. Paid and integral to our service team, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow within the food industry while delivering outstanding customer service.

Position Starts at $15/hour with potential for raises and promotions.

This is a tipped position (amount depends on hours worked and how busy the restaurant is).

Duties

• Clear and reset tables efficiently, ensuring proper sanitation and table setting standards.
• Assist servers by bussing dishes, refilling water glasses, and delivering food and beverages.
• Support bartenders by restocking supplies, cleaning bar areas, and handling barback duties such as heavy lifting of kegs or supplies using safe lifting practices.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, including sweeping floors, wiping surfaces, and sanitizing utensils and equipment regularly.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate service flow and address guest needs promptly.
• Handle manual handling tasks with care to prevent injury during heavy lifting or moving supplies.
• Support catering events or special functions by providing timely service support and maintaining sanitation standards.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation standards, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with team members and interact positively with guests.
• Experience in food service or restaurant environments is preferred; familiarity with hospitality operations is a plus.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including heavy lifting of supplies or equipment.
• Knowledge of table setting techniques and proper food industry sanitation practices.
• Customer service-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to assisting guests and team members alike.
• Effective internal communication skills to ensure smooth coordination during busy service periods.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person