Busperson

Hyde Park Hospitality•Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ POSISTION PURPOSE: Transport dirty dishes, tableware and linen to appropriate areas. Reset tables for guests. Shift Timing: 5:30 AM-2:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays Average Percentage of Time ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 50% Quickly clear flatware, China, glassware and linen. Clean floor & table and reset as prescribed. Promptly and consistently reset all service ware as prescribed. 25% Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods with necessary equipment, including silverware, linen and condiments. 25% Transport all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company. Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard HPH cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards. Folding napkins for all meal periods throughout the day to maintain an adequate supply. Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing condiments and restocking side stands. Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills, handling special guest requests, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Attend required meetings. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequency Key: Never - O hours; Rare - up to 1 hour; Occasional - 1-3 hours; Frequent - 3-6 hours; Constant - 6-8 hours. Physical Activity Frequency Sitting Rare Walking Constant Standing Frequent Climbing Stairs Occasional Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent Reaching Frequent Grasping Frequent Pushing/Pulling Occasional Near Vision Constant Far Vision Constant Talking Constant Smell Constant Taste Occasional Lifting/Carrying (# lbs.) Travel Frequent up to 50 lbs. OTHER DUTIES Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by HPH from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged, or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your manager. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Positions directly reporting to this position (titles): None SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware Ability to understand and communicate English to comprehend and respond to basic guest requests. Ability to understand written English to read any caution or safety notices. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 lbs. through a crowded room. Ability to move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. EDUCATION Grade school education preferred. EXPERIENCE Prefer six (6) months previous bussing experience. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES Must obtain any government required licenses or certificates. Examples include a Washington Health Card Permit; Oregon Liquor Service Permit; Alcohol Service Permit. CPR certification and/or 1st Aid Training preferred. GROOMING/UNIFORMS All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process. NOTICE: Standing, bending, stooping, and lifting weights up to and including lbs. may be required. The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

Requirements

Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware
Ability to understand and communicate English to comprehend and respond to basic guest requests. Ability to understand written English to read any caution or safety notices.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 lbs. through a crowded room.
Ability to move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.
Must obtain any government required licenses or certificates. Examples include a Washington Health Card Permit; Oregon Liquor Service Permit; Alcohol Service Permit.

Nice To Haves

Grade school education preferred.
Prefer six (6) months previous bussing experience.
CPR certification and/or 1st Aid Training preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport dirty dishes, tableware and linen to appropriate areas.
Reset tables for guests.
Quickly clear flatware, China, glassware and linen. Clean floor & table and reset as prescribed. Promptly and consistently reset all service ware as prescribed.
Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods with necessary equipment, including silverware, linen and condiments.
Transport all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard HPH cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
Folding napkins for all meal periods throughout the day to maintain an adequate supply.
Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing condiments and restocking side stands.
Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills, handling special guest requests, and ensuring guest satisfaction.
Attend required meetings.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by HPH from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.