Busser

Job Title: Busser

Reports To: General Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Sets and resets dining room tables. Assists with clearing tables, refilling water, and general cleanup in the restaurant.

• Resets tables according to specifications of the restaurant.
• Removes plates and silverware when all guests have finished.
• Sets up and breaks down dining room for each shift.
• Maintains service stations in a clean and orderly manner throughout shift.
• Performs all opening and closing side work as required.
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by a manager at any time.
• Performs all side duties as assigned.

• Skills – Busser must be able to clean tables promptly.
• Guest Service - Responds promptly to guest needs.
• Interpersonal – Provides a friendly and hospitable service to guests.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and listens to guests; responds well to questions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Food Handler’s Card
• Local government food safety certification where applicable.
• Local government alcohol service certification where applicable.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); 100% standing at work, work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. Stamina to work up to 40 hours each week, more if needed. Be able to work open, mid, and close shifts as required.