Busser

Italian Village Restaurants is hiring a Busser/Food Runner to join our Front of House team at Sotto/Bar Sotto . We are looking for a busser to support our wait staff and set up our dining areas. Busser/Runner responsibilities are dining room cleaning, running food to tables, clearing, setting tables, stocking silverware and plateware, stocking linen, and removing trash as well as attending to the needs of our guests. If you enjoy a fast-paced way of working and want to begin or continue your career in the hospitality industry, we’d like to meet you.

Duties & Responsibilities

● Greet guests with open arms and a smile

● Prepare dining areas before guests are seated (setting, clearing, resetting, sweeping, cleaning, etc.)

● Run food to the tables

● Serve and pour water

● Serve bread and olive oil at appropriate time

● Refill nonalcoholic beverages, as needed

● Clear dirty utensils, plateware, and glassware from tables with speed, balance, and precision

● Unload dirty bus tubs and help sort plates and silverware for dishwasher

● Communicate and coordinate with servers to help create magic moments for our guests

● Follow all hygiene, health code, and safety regulations in all areas of the restaurant

Qualifications

● Work experience as a Busser, Food Runner or another entry-level role in a restaurant is a plus, but we are always willing to train candidates with the right attitude

● Ability to follow verbal instructions well and accept constructive feedback on job performance

● Ability to get along with others - pleasant personality and neat, clean appearance

● At least 18 years of age and legally allowed to work in the United States

● Willingness to work flexible and irregular hours

● Willingness to work nights and weekends regularly

● Willingness to follow hygiene and food safety rules

● Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours

● Ability to lift and carry up to ~30 pounds frequently while moving across dining room

● Ability to go up and down up to 3 flights of stairs as needed to perform tasks

● Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment

● Need to be quick on your feet

● Ability to work in a confined, crowded, fast-moving space with high noise and light levels

● Food Handlers Certification (Preferred, but not required and willing to obtain in the first 30 days of employment)

Pay: $12.62 per hour + tips

Required Availability

● Tuesday - Saturday PM shift (typically 3PM-11PM)

Benefits

● Employee discount (50% off on all food to-go)

● Flexible schedule

● Referral program

● Healthcare availability

● 401K availability

● Family owned and operated business with a strong commitment to personal and professional development, internal promotion, and the happiness of the whole team

Our Restaurant Setting

● Fine, casual dining restaurant

Our Values

For each other…

● We make space for feedback, personal and professional growth, and trust

● We believe in the human dignity and goodness of each of our co-workers

● We remain a family and prioritize family

For our guests…

● We make magic moments happen and bring traditions to life, every night

● We believe in building personal connection that goes above and beyond executing service

● We remain grateful and gracious

For our community…

● We make contributions of time and resources

● We believe in a better world built from small, consistent action

● We remain engaged and invested over the long-term

To preserve our legacy…

● We make careful and equitable decisions

● We believe in preserving the American Dream

● We remain committed to sharing our stories

Italian Village Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace