Seasonal Busser - PT Hours

Saks Fifth Avenue • Houston, TX

4d • $2 - $9

About The Position

The Restaurant Server Assistant maintains dining room setup and supports food and beverage service consistent with Neiman Marcus standards. The role focuses on maintaining tables, bus stations, beverage areas, and the restaurant, while assisting kitchen and service staff with guest requests and other service needs. The position requires following hygiene standards, arriving appropriately dressed and prepared, and completing duties assigned by a supervisor. The role is seasonal and part-time, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience serving food and beverages and following proper table-service guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Motivated and results-driven.
• Knowledge of proper placement of china, glassware, and flatware for table settings.
• Knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings, food, and beverages according to kitchen tickets and the guidebook.
• Knowledge of food, preparation, and culinary terminology.
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at once.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative “win together” mentality.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables in the dining room.
• Deliver popovers, butter, water, and food and beverages according to kitchen tickets.
• Maintain the bus station and beverage areas.
• Learn table numbers and dining room sections.
• Assist kitchen and service staff with guest requests, restocking plates, bagging takeout orders, and setting up the expediter station.
• Assist waitstaff by refilling beverages and running food from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Set up dining room items, including coffee, iced tea, and ice.
• Restock glasses, flatware, and linens.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Complete pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties assigned by a supervisor.
• Lift and move objects such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
• Clean and maintain the restaurant and workstation.
• Maintain hygiene and food-safety standards, including appropriate uniform, grooming, and work readiness.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED