Job Details

Busser-Runner: Part-Time Openings

The hiring rate for this position is $16.90 per hour. Please apply to learn more about the benefits of working for the CIA.

Position Summary

The Busser/Runner is responsible for ensuring that the dining room tables are properly set up and cleaned, providing prompt and professional service to dining guests. The Busser/Runner also acts as a food runner to deliver food from the kitchen to tables immediately upon food being presented as ready from the line.

Essential Responsibilities

• Continually read, anticipate and fulfill guest needs.
• Work with chefs and servers to deliver food to guests. Explain dishes as appropriate when delivering to guests.
• Set up and break down the dining room for each shift.
• Stay current with menu descriptions as the menu changes.
• Assist with overall maintenance of restaurant and organization of restaurant supplies cage.
• Reset tables according to specifications of restaurant.
• Restock clean plates, silverware and glassware.
• Clear plates and silverware, as appropriate, when guests are finished dining.
• Assist servers with food delivery to guests, refilling water, serving bread, etc.
• Maintain service stations in a clean and orderly manner throughout the shift.
• Perform all opening and closing side work as required.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Prior customer service experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid ServSafe Food Handler card or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior restaurant or caf experience.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of dining room service procedures.
• Ability to follow all safety and sanitation policies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated qualities of hospitality.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
• Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, accurate and efficient.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Punctual and dependable.

Working Conditions

• Ability to frequently lift and carry 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied and extreme temperatures.
• Must be available to work overtime, a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as required due to business needs.

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