What are the responsibilities and job description for the Busser/Runner position at Little Hen?
Little Hen is an English-inspired breakfast and brunch boutique.
We are looking for a busser/food runner to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff. Busser's expectations include setting tables, manicuring and removing used dishes and utensils. If you’d like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we’d like to meet you. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work morning shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner and rendering a high level of customer service.
Responsibilities
- Set tables according to restaurant standards.
- Bring clean dishes from BOH to FOH
- Assist the wait staff with table setting by retrieving and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils, glassware and napkins.
- Remove dirty dishes and utensils.
- Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)
- Maintain the elegance, organization and cleanliness of the Dining room and the Terrace area of the restaurant.
Skills
- Experience as a Busser or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.
- Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
- Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
- Availability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Have a sense of urgency
- Good oral communication skills
- Able to have awareness of restaurant surroundings.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.
- Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus.