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Food Runner Busser

El Portal Mexican Restaurant
Pasadena, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

Food Runner busser

At El Portal Restaurant, we are looking for energetic, dependable, and team-oriented individuals to join our front-of-house team as a Food Runner / Busser. This position plays an important role in delivering excellent guest service and helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient dining experience.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver food quickly and accurately from the kitchen to guests
  • Assist servers by checking table needs and clearing plates
  • Reset and clean tables promptly for incoming guests
  • Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, restrooms, patios, and service stations
  • Refill waters, chips, salsa, and other guest requests when needed
  • Help stock supplies, polish silverware, and restock stations
  • Support teamwork by assisting servers, hosts, bartenders, and kitchen staff
  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards
  • Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times
  • Wear non-slip shoes during all shifts

Qualifications

  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to lift trays, bus tubs, and stand for long periods
  • Weekend and holiday availability required
  • Restaurant experience preferred, but not required
  • Food Handler Certificate required

Schedule Requirements

  • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
  • Must be available for busy holidays such as Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day

What We Offer

  • Friendly and family-oriented work environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Growth opportunities within the restaurant
  • Employee meal discounts
  • Fast-paced and energetic atmosphere

To apply, please visit us in person or send your resume to management.

At El Portal Restaurant, we are looking for energetic, dependable, and team-oriented individuals to join our front-of-house team as a Food Runner / Busser. This position plays an important role in delivering excellent guest service and helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient dining experience.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver food quickly and accurately from the kitchen to guests
  • Assist servers by checking table needs and clearing plates
  • Reset and clean tables promptly for incoming guests
  • Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, restrooms, patios, and service stations
  • Refill waters, chips, salsa, and other guest requests when needed
  • Help stock supplies, polish silverware, and restock stations
  • Support teamwork by assisting servers, hosts, bartenders, and kitchen staff
  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards
  • Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times
  • Wear non-slip shoes during all shifts

Qualifications

  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to lift trays, bus tubs, and stand for long periods
  • Weekend and holiday availability required
  • Restaurant experience preferred, but not required
  • Food Handler Certificate required

Schedule Requirements

  • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
  • Must be available for busy holidays such as Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day

What We Offer

  • Friendly and family-oriented work environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Growth opportunities within the restaurant
  • Employee meal discounts
  • Fast-paced and energetic atmosphere

To apply, please visit us in person or send your resume to management.

Pay: From $18.04 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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