Busser

SARASOTA YACHT CLUB•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

The Busser supports restaurant service by welcoming members when they are seated, providing bread, butter, and water, and supplying refills as needed. The role removes used tableware between courses, clears and resets tables after members leave, and helps maintain clean dining and restroom areas. The Busser coordinates with servers and the hostess to support efficient seating and customer service, assists with food delivery when needed, and performs other duties as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Previous restaurant, catering, or buffet experience is required.
Must be able to communicate clearly in English with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel, members, and guests.
Must be able to lift, reach, bend, and stoop.
Must be able to stand for long periods, up to five hours.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language ability is helpful.

Responsibilities

Obtain a service area assignment at the beginning of each shift.
Greet members promptly when they are seated and bring bread, butter, and water to the table.
Provide refills as needed.
Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for the next course.
Clear tables after members leave and take tableware to the dish room, placing items in the appropriate areas for washing.
Clean table tops, chairs, and booths between seatings; check the floor and clean as required.
Reset and arrange tabletops.
Inspect the assigned restroom every 30 minutes and clean it as needed.
Respond appropriately to member requests and communicate requests to the server as needed.
Communicate with the server and hostess to support efficient seating, table utilization, and customer service.
Assist servers with food delivery as needed, especially for large parties and during peak periods.
Thank members as they leave.
Fill in as needed to support smooth and efficient restaurant operations, as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.