BUSSER

Blue Plate Restaurant Company Inc•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Busser is a crucial support position. As a Busser, you are expected to help create a positive first impression by ensuring 100% cleanliness and sanitation at our tables and in our dining rooms, bars and patios. The duty mainly focuses on the set up and cleanliness of tables, with the removal of glassware, silverware and plateware during or after each visit, along with the sanitation of both the seating area as well as the table itself. Communication between Hosts and Bussers is essential to keep the restaurant running smoothly. These two departments can control the entire flow of the shift. Talk to each other and have fun! Both Hosts and Bussers are an integral part of the Front of House team. We strongly believe in you and want you to believe in yourself! Confidence is crucial. When the approach is confident and assured, guests will feel they’re in the hands of a professional. When the guests trust that you are a professional, their experience will be that much more positive. Throughout the shift you will have numerous opportunities to show them all of your energy, enthusiasm, and know-how and we can’t wait for you to be a part of the team!

Requirements

Outstanding interpersonal communications skills.
Ability to work very well in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Exceptional ability to engage with customers and consistently project a professional and incident-free dining experience for guests.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain passion for the Company’s business objectives.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to pass the pre-employment background investigation.
Ability to communicate detailed or important instructions, information, and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Repetitive motion using the entire body.
Average, ordinary, visual activity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, containers and food items.
Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, twisting and moving.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Lifting over shoulders regularly.
Ability to deal with a variety of variables.
Able to interpret various instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
Ability to read a variety of books, magazines and instruction manuals.
Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct punctuation and variation in word order, using present, perfect, and future tenses.
Ability to speak, read and write fluent English.

Responsibilities

Ensuring 100% cleanliness and sanitation at tables, dining rooms, bars, and patios.
Setting up and cleaning tables.
Removing glassware, silverware, and plateware during or after guest visits.
Sanitizing seating areas and tables.
Communicating effectively with Hosts to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by fostering positive relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
Resolving conflicts in a positive manner.
Treating staff, customers, vendors, and visitors courteously.
Respecting others’ property and person.
Communicating professionally and appropriately to and about coworkers, supervisors, and subordinates.
Supporting the Mission of the Blue Plate Restaurant Company by being engaged in the business and treating every coworker, contact, and customer with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
Performing all other duties as assigned.