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Busser/Runner

Viaggio
Wayne, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026

Job Description – Busser
Heritage Hospitality Group

Viaggio

Summary
The Busser plays an important supporting role in ensuring smooth front-of-house operations and creating an exceptional guest experience. Responsible for clearing tables, resetting dining areas, assisting servers, and maintaining cleanliness throughout service, the Busser helps ensure guests enjoy a seamless, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities
Guest Service & Hospitality

  • Assist servers by promptly clearing used dishes, glassware, and utensils from tables.
  • Reset tables quickly and neatly, ensuring proper table settings for the next guests.
  • Support servers in delivering water, bread, or additional items as needed.
  • Maintain awareness of guest needs and assist with small requests when appropriate.

Operations & Teamwork

  • Keep dining room, service stations, and server areas clean, organized, and stocked.
  • Assist with replenishing and polishing silverware, glassware, and other service items.
  • Collaborate closely with servers, bartenders, and hosts to maintain an efficient flow of
  • service.
  • Support food runners when necessary, by helping deliver dishes to tables.Standards & Compliance
  • Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
  • Maintain clean floors, bussing stations, and dining areas throughout service.
  • Follow company standards for professionalism, efficiency, and guest interaction.

Qualifications

  • Previous bussing or hospitality experience preferred but not required; training provided.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Positive, professional demeanor with a focus on guest satisfaction.
  • Neat personal hygiene and presentation.
  • Friendly and hospitable.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Frequent lifting, bending, and carrying trays or bus tubs (up to 40 lbs).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment
We foster a respectful and inclusive workplace and maintain a zero-tolerance policy for
harassment or discrimination from employees, vendors, or guests.

Pay: $6.05 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $6

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