Busser - Salt + Smoke-Edwardsville

Salt + Smoke•Edwardsville, IL

About The Position

We’re Growing! Salt + Smoke is excited to announce that we’ll be opening our newest location in Edwardsville, Illinois APRIL 2026! ABOUT SALT + SMOKE: If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and delivering outstanding experiences, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you and see how you can make happy happen at Salt + Smoke! The team at Salt + Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, Ellisville, Kirkwood, South County, and Edwardsville neighborhoods. We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do! Our Mission: BBQ, bourbon, and beer are what we do, but people are who we are. To learn more about our values and what we stand for, please click the link to learn more! Salt + Smoke Values REASONS YOU'LL LOVE JOINING OUR TEAM: Supportive and Inclusive Culture: At Salt + Smoke, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of warmth, belonging, and community — where everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Whether it’s our team, our guests, or our famous brisket, we deliver our very best in everything we do. If you’re passionate about making people feel welcome and delivering top-notch experiences, you’ll feel right at home here. Competitive Pay: We offer competitive pay and a reliable weekly paycheck. Advancement Opportunities: At Salt + Smoke, your growth is our growth. We recognize the potential in every bestie and provide numerous opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re interested in moving into a leadership position, taking on a corporate role, or exploring positions in operations or with our commissary team, there’s a clear career path for you here! Benefits: We offer an exceptional benefits package for eligible part and full-time team besties, including: Medical Coverage – PPO and HSA Plans Dental & Vision Insurance Company Provided - Life & AD&D Insurance Company Provided - Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability FSA Dependent Care & Medical Plans 401(k) Retirement Plan – With Employer Match Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Sick Time (for Full Time Salaried Besties) Part Time Paid Time Off (for eligible Part Time Hourly Besties) Employee Discounts Part time besties are eligible for benefits after 1 year of employment, with an average of 30+ hours per week. If a part time bestie meets these requirements, they will also be eligible for the Part Time PTO policy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Bussing tables is one of the most important roles we have. We typically have a very quick turn on tables, so it is vital that bussers do their job with speed and efficiency. Pre-bussing at the end of the meal, clearing any remaining glasses or plates, and wiping/resetting tables all need to happen at the first chance possible so that it does not interfere with the guest experience. The goal is to facilitate the fast flow of the restaurant while maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, and hospitality. Stock and set-up service stations. Pre-Bus, clean and set tables efficiently. Keep the restaurant clean and organized. Assist with spills, taking out linen bags and trash, restocking. Assist with table service, including delivering beverages and food from the kitchen, refill glasses as needed. Deliver excellent customer service. Handle customer requests in a timely manner. Perform any other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Organized and capable of multi-tasking with attention to detail. Able to work in a face paced environment. Able to stand and be on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions. Able to carry and lift up to 50 lbs at times. Ability to go up and down stairs. Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 1 to 2 years of runner, busser, or server experience in a high volume, or restaurant experience preferred. WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote, support, thrive and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture, which connects the entire Salt + Smoke family. Salt + Smoke Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. STAY CONNECTED WITH US: https://saltandsmokebbq.com/ https://www.facebook.com/saltandsmokebbq/ https://twitter.com/saltandsmokebbq https://www.instagram.com/saltandsmokebbq https://www.linkedin.com/company/salt-and-smoke/

Requirements

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Organized and capable of multi-tasking with attention to detail.
Able to work in a face paced environment.
Able to stand and be on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions.
Able to carry and lift up to 50 lbs at times.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1 to 2 years of runner, busser, or server experience in a high volume, or restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Bussing tables is one of the most important roles we have.
Pre-bussing at the end of the meal, clearing any remaining glasses or plates, and wiping/resetting tables all need to happen at the first chance possible so that it does not interfere with the guest experience.
Stock and set-up service stations.
Pre-Bus, clean and set tables efficiently.
Keep the restaurant clean and organized.
Assist with spills, taking out linen bags and trash, restocking.
Assist with table service, including delivering beverages and food from the kitchen, refill glasses as needed.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Handle customer requests in a timely manner.
Perform any other duties as assigned.