Busser at 22 Bowens
About The Position
22 Bowen’s is seeking a Busser to help create a pleasant dining experience at its waterfront restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island. The restaurant is part of Newport Restaurant Group, a 100% employee-owned company. The Busser cleans and sets tables, restocks dishware, and may sometimes serve food. The role suits a positive, energetic team member who can also work independently in a fast-paced environment. Prior bussing experience is a plus but is not required; the company is open to candidates willing to learn. The position pays $6.15 per hour plus tips. A flexible schedule is required, including availability for days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed. The job requires standing for long periods and lifting or moving 25–50 pounds. Employees may be eligible to become owners in the company. Benefits and perks include a 401(k) match, dining and other employee discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, referral and tenure programs, and a holiday appreciation bonus. Depending on annual hours worked, employees may also qualify for health and wellness benefits, spending account options, telemedicine access, a wholesaler club reimbursement program, and paid vacation time.
Requirements
- Prior bussing experience is a plus but is not required.
- Must have a flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and move 25–50 pounds.
- Collaborative approach to teamwork and respectful working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Prior bussing experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor dining room tables to ensure they meet or exceed standards, including proper table symmetry and clean, non-streaked glassware.
- Prepare tables for guests by removing dirty dishes and linens, sweeping floors, wiping seats, and resetting tables.
- Assist servers with pre-bussing tables as needed.
- Transport clean dishware from the dish area and maintain adequate supplies during the shift.
- Fill ice bins and empty trash as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $6.15 per hour plus tips.
- Rhode Island/Massachusetts sick leave.
- Company 401(k) match.
- Employee ownership opportunities.
- 35% discount when dining at company locations, including food and beverages.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Tenure Program.
- Referral Bonus Program.
- Holiday Appreciation Bonus.
- Depending on annual hours worked: medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Depending on annual hours worked: flexible and dependent care spending account options and a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- Depending on annual hours worked: telemedicine access.
- Depending on annual hours worked: Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program.
- Depending on annual hours worked: paid vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
