Seasonal Restaurant Busser

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•San Diego, CA

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel. JOB SUMMARY The Busser is a key support role dedicated to maintaining the cleanliness and flow of the dining room. You are responsible for ensuring that tables are cleared, sanitized, and reset promptly to minimize guest wait times. By supporting the servers and maintaining a pristine environment, you play a vital role in delivering an exceptional guest experience. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Requirements

Customer Focus: Must be motivated and demonstrate a "guest-first" mentality.
Communication: Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions from servers and management.
Reliability: Punctuality and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with both Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams to ensure smooth operations.
Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of a shift (up to 8 hours).
Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.
Must be able to lift and carry heavy bus tubs or trays weighing up to 30 pounds.
Exposure to wet floors, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

Clear, clean, and sanitize tables immediately after guests depart.
Reset tables according to brand standards for the next seating.
Maintain a sense of urgency to ensure a high turnover of tables while minimizing noise and disruption to current guests.
Monitor the dining room floors for debris or spills and sweep or mop as needed to maintain safety and appearance.
Empty trash receptacles and transport soiled linens and glassware to the appropriate cleaning stations.
Support the service team by refilling water, clearing intermediate courses (pre-bussing), and assisting with bread service as needed.
Ensure side stations are fully stocked with clean glassware, silverware, linens, and condiments.
Organize soiled dishes and glassware at the breakdown station to assist the dishwashing team in efficient processing.
Greet guests with a smile and provide polite assistance if asked for directions or basic information.
Work "silently" and professionally to enhance the ambiance of the restaurant.