Busser

Department: Food and Beverage

Reports To: Restaurant Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Pay: $11.35 + tips

Hours: Combination of shifts, AM, Mid and PM shifts based on business and events

Weekend coverage needed consistently - If you are looking for weekends off, this is not the job for you

 Summary: Facilitates food service by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Carries plates and/or service trays to and from kitchen and dining room. *
2. Completes all assigned opening and closing side work to prepare dining room, kitchen and service stations for efficient operation during meal period.*
3. Cleans and maintains all areas of restaurant including kitchen, bar, lobby, rest rooms and grounds; wipes table tops and chairs with damp cloth. *
4. Replace soiled table linens and set tables with silverware and glassware.*
5. Replenishes supply of stocks such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes in dining room; alerts kitchen and management of stock shortages. *
6. Supplies service bar with food such as soups, salads, and desserts. *
7. Assists server, bartender and customers as needed throughout the meal period. *
8. Lifts and carries garbage from the restaurant and disposes of in proper areas. *
9. Adheres to all restaurant policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures. *
10. Serve ice water and butter to patrons.*
11. Cleans and polishes glass shelves and doors of service bars and equipment such as coffee urns and cream and milk dispensers. *
12. Reports any problems or discrepancies to management immediately.
13. Communicates with host/hostess and manager when tables have been cleared.
14. Applies knowledge of full menu and other restaurant information such as restaurant hours, table numbers and types of payments.

Qualifications:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

 Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

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

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 Physical Demands:

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 accommodation 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; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.