Outlet Busser

The Gasparilla Inn•Boca Grande, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Busser supports restaurant service by preparing and maintaining dining tables, assisting wait staff, and keeping the dining facility clean and ready for guests. The position is based on site at The Gasparilla Inn and Club in Boca Grande, Florida, and reports to the Restaurant Manager. It is a non-exempt, non-on-call role in the Outlet department. The Busser prepares the dining room, including setting tables and lighting candles, and maintains table settings throughout service by clearing completed courses, replenishing utensils, refilling water, and attending to other guest needs. The role also includes polishing glassware and utensils, maintaining bus stations and supplies, and closing the dining area by cleaning tables and chairs, sweeping or vacuuming floors, and removing trash and recyclables. The Busser follows service, sanitation, and safety standards; participates in training; and performs other assigned duties. This physically active position involves working indoors and outdoors and requires work during nights, weekends, and holidays. Duties may involve bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing stairs while carrying loads, standing for most of the shift, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Non-slip shoes are required.

Requirements

Ability to follow safety policy.
Ability to communicate verbally and the hearing ability needed to communicate.
Vision sufficient to see the work area and perform the job accurately.
High degree of hand and finger dexterity.
Ability to bend, twist, kneel, climb stairs while carrying heavy loads, and stand for most of the work period.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear non-slip shoes at all times.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience bussing tables in a restaurant.
Past job experience, if available.

Responsibilities

Follow the Gasparilla Inn and Club’s four steps of service, company standards, and core values.
Arrive promptly for scheduled shifts and report to the Manager.
Prepare the dining room by cleaning and setting tables, lighting candles, and arranging napkins, service plates, and utensils.
Follow sanitation and safety policies to protect guests and the establishment.
Polish glassware and utensils during slower periods to maintain supplies for service.
Maintain table settings by clearing completed courses, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and attending to other special needs.
Assist wait staff with pre-bussing, clearing, refilling water, setup, replenishment, trash-container liners, and bus stations.
Close the dining facility by cleaning chairs and tables, sweeping and/or vacuuming floors, and removing trash and recyclables.
Participate in staff training opportunities to update job knowledge.
Maintain knowledge of nightly bread spreads, table and seat numbers, proper table setups, hours of operation, price range, and restaurant dress code.
Accept ownership of assigned work, respond to additional requests, and seek opportunities to add value.
Perform other duties as assigned.