Busser Part-time Elmhurst

Egg Harbor Cafe•Elmhurst, IL

About The Position

The Busser is part of Egg Harbor Café’s Hospitality Support Team, which supports front-of-house servers and helps create a warm, family-friendly guest experience. Bussers maintain a comfortable, clean, and organized dining environment, clearing and cleaning tables promptly so guests can be seated and enjoy their meals. The role involves working closely with guests and team members and may include assisting with other hospitality tasks as needed. Shifts start and end early, and the restaurant closes at 2 p.m. Scheduling is generally flexible, with the understanding that weekends and holidays are the busiest days. Egg Harbor is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Requirements

Be responsible, trustworthy, prompt, reliable, and self-motivated.
Have a positive attitude and be flexible, energetic, and dedicated to achieving goals.
Be energized in the morning and genuinely enjoy being around people.
Be motivated to learn and grow, honest, and have a strong work ethic.
Be able to work and communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

Clear and clean tables promptly to prepare them for incoming guests.
Keep floors swept or vacuumed and free from debris.
Assist in clearing guests’ plates, glassware, and silverware when they are finished.
Help servers retrieve items for guests when needed.
Restock glassware and silverware.
Keep common areas, including the lobby and restrooms, clean and tidy.
Communicate to front-of-house staff when tables are clean and ready to be seated.
Work and communicate with team members toward a positive guest experience.
Support other tasks as needed, such as organizing and bagging to-go orders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Properly complete opening, closing, and on-shift side work and maintenance.