Busser - Bistro 210 Minor Friendly

Peek'n Peak•Clymer, NY

19h

About The Position

The Busser works with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to clean and restock service areas and supplies in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant, with a focus on guest satisfaction. The role requires performing duties quickly, accurately, and consistently as part of a team. The position is part-time and is identified as minor friendly. Responsibilities include setting tables; clearing and resetting them between courses and after meals; carrying used dishware to the kitchen; assisting guests and servers with requested items and food orders; preparing silverware and napkins; stocking and cleaning side stations; maintaining supplies; cleaning spills, debris, and trash; and keeping work areas sanitary. Bussers are expected to interact positively and professionally with guests, coworkers, and management, and to demonstrate urgency and attention to detail. The work environment is generally moderate and climate-controlled, but may include exposure to freezer temperatures as low as -10°F and kitchen temperatures as high as +110°F, potentially for an hour or more. Standing and walking are constant. The role also involves frequent handling, reaching, maneuvering, and positioning, and transporting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required, along with flexibility to adjust scheduled hours based on business needs.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple priorities professionally.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with guests and associates at all levels.
Attention to detail and ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Flexibility to increase or decrease scheduled work hours based on business needs.
Ability to stand and walk constantly and frequently handle objects, reach, maneuver, and position oneself to perform tasks.
Ability to grasp and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including freezers at -10°F and kitchens at +110°F, possibly for an hour or more.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of prior experience working in a kitchen or another Food & Beverage role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Set restaurant tables with clean linens, cutlery, condiments, menus, and other required items.
Quietly remove used dishware after each course and clear and reset tables after meals, including sanitizing them.
Scrape and stack dirty dishes and trays and carry them to the kitchen for cleaning.
Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, condiments, and other requested items to guests.
Assist waitstaff by serving food orders when needed.
Prepare silverware and fold napkins; keep side stations and coolers stocked and clean.
Maintain adequate supplies of clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays.
Clean spills and broken dishes and remove debris from service areas.
Empty and clean trash receptacles as needed and place waste in designated areas.
Maintain a sanitary workstation using a clean-as-you-go approach, including sweeping and mopping floors.
Maintain a positive, professional, and respectful attitude toward guests, coworkers, and management.
Work with urgency and attention to detail, aiming to complete tasks correctly the first time.
Perform other duties as assigned.