Busser Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant Sacramento

Aiona Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Aiona, opening in March 2026 in downtown Sacramento, is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant centered on wood-fired cooking, with an open kitchen, a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, and indoor and outdoor dining spaces. The restaurant aims to bring world-class food, wine, and hospitality to Sacramento and serve as a destination for dining and private events. Aiona is seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented Busser for its opening team. The role supports lunch, dinner, and nighttime service by keeping the dining room and patio clean and organized and assisting servers and food runners. The Busser works with servers, food runners, bartenders, and front-of-house leadership to support smooth service, efficient table turns, and a polished guest experience during business dinners, government and lobbyist functions, pre-theater service, and private events. Compensation is $16.90 per hour. Benefits include dental, health, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and opportunities for advancement and training and development.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a busser, food runner, or in a support role at a full-service restaurant.
Strong work ethic and ability to move quickly while maintaining cleanliness and attention to detail.
Comfort working on foot for extended periods and safely carrying bus tubs, trays, and glassware.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and focused during busy PM service and high-volume nights.
Team-oriented approach and clear, respectful communication skills.
Reliability and punctuality, with availability to work lunch, evenings, weekends, holidays, and major event nights.
Willingness to take direction, learn Aiona’s service standards, and help wherever needed.

Nice To Haves

Upscale or casual fine dining experience.

Responsibilities

Support service by pre-busing and quickly and quietly clearing plates, glassware, and debris.
Reset tables efficiently with the proper place settings, glassware, and table décor according to Aiona’s standards.
Keep service stations clean, organized, and stocked with silverware, glassware, napkins, and polishing supplies.
Assist servers and food runners by delivering food, water, bread, and other items as needed.
Help maintain cleanliness in the dining room, including floors, service stations, and restrooms as assigned.
Monitor tables for guest needs, including water refills, crumb sweeping, and clearing, and communicate issues to servers or managers.
Assist with private dining and large groups, including room setup, breakdown, and quick resets between courses or parties.
Polish glassware and silverware and complete side work before, during, and after service.
Follow safety and sanitation procedures, including safe handling of glass, plates, and cleaning chemicals.
Communicate clearly and professionally with servers, hosts, runners, and managers as part of the front-of-house team.
Uphold Aiona’s standards for hospitality, appearance, and professionalism.