Restaurant Busser/Dining Room
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Restaurant/Food Service
Server/Wait Staff, Busser, Food Runner, Catering
Location: Village of Port Jefferson
Keep the Restaurant Moving. Help Create an Exceptional Guest Experience.
At PJ Lobster House, our Restaurant Busser / Dining Room Support Team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional hospitality. This position is much more than clearing tables- it is about keeping the restaurant operating efficiently while supporting our guests, servers, bartenders, Hospitality Coordinators, managers, and kitchen staff throughout every shift.
Our Dining Room Support Team helps maintain the pace of service by delivering bread to newly seated guests, assisting with food delivery, clearing and resetting tables, packaging leftovers, maintaining clean dining areas and restrooms, and anticipating the needs of both guests and fellow team members.
At PJ Lobster House, no one says, "That's not my job." Every member of our team works together to create an exceptional guest experience, and our Dining Room Support Team is at the heart of that philosophy.
The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, organized, and enjoys staying busy in a fast-paced environment. If you take pride in helping others succeed, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to build a long-term career in hospitality, we’d love to meet you.
Responsibilities- Deliver fresh bread to newly seated tables promptly.
- Monitor assigned dining areas and clear plates, glasses, utensils, and other items throughout each meal.
- Assist servers by delivering food to guest tables quickly and accurately.
- Package guest leftovers neatly and professionally.
- Make sure takeout containers, utensils, and condiments are provided when needed.
- Deliver takeout boxes and packaging supplies to guest tables upon request.
- Perform final table clearing, cleaning, sanitizing, and resetting according to restaurant standards.
- Assist Hospitality Coordinators by cleaning and sanitizing menus after every use.
- Help prepare and reset reserved tables before guest arrival.
- Check, clean, and restock guest restrooms throughout each shift.
- Maintain clean and organized dining rooms, service stations, and work areas.
- Refill bread, ice, cups, service supplies, and other front-of-house necessities.
- Assist bartenders, servers, Hospitality Coordinators, kitchen staff, and managers wherever needed.
- Anticipate the needs of the restaurant team to help maintain a smooth and efficient flow of service.
- Provide friendly, professional assistance to guests whenever needed.
- Complete opening, closing, and side work as assigned.
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