Seasonal Busser

Saks Fifth Avenue • Plano, TX

6d • $2 - $9

About The Position

The Seasonal Busser, described in the posting as a Restaurant Server Assistant, maintains dining-room setup and supports food and beverage service to meet Neiman Marcus’s guest-service standards. The role involves maintaining tables, assisting waitstaff and kitchen staff, keeping service stations stocked and clean, and preparing the dining room before service. Associates must maintain high hygiene and uniform standards and be ready to perform assigned pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties.

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.
• Thorough knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings, food, and beverages according to kitchen tickets and the guidebook.
• Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology.
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties simultaneously.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset dining-room tables.
• Deliver popovers and butter, pour water, and deliver food and beverages according to kitchen tickets.
• Maintain bus stations and beverage areas.
• Learn dining-area table numbers and sections.
• Assist kitchen and service staff with customer requests, plate restocking, takeout order bagging, and expediter station setup.
• Support waitstaff by refilling beverages and running food from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Set up dining-room items such as 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 items such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
• Clean and maintain the restaurant and workstation.
• Maintain hygiene and professional appearance standards, including clean clothing and shoes and hair and nails maintained to reduce food-contamination risks.
• Arrive dressed appropriately and prepared with necessary supplies and equipment.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED