Bussers - The Windlass

The Windlass is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team!

A Busser works primarily in the front of the house and is required to tend to many needs of the dining room before, during and after service. Bussers assist the servers in keeping the customer’s needs met. They also help to keep a clean and properly maintained dining room. A Bussers speed and efficiency helps turn over tables contributing to increased sales volume. As Bussers have direct contact with customers, it is important that they speak clearly and make eye contact with colleagues and customers alike. Bussers also play a role in helping maintain and uphold sanitation and cleanliness standards.

General Job Description:

Bussers receive direction from servers, the kitchen, and the FOH managers. Bussers must be organized, good listeners and even tempered. Some responsibilities include:

• Knowing table numbers, seat numbers and service stations
• Help prepare the dining room for service through cleaning, stocking, setting, bussing and other tasks
• Clean and reset tables, ensure tables are level, wipe down chairs, keep floors clean
• Clean and stock designated kitchen and server stations
• Remove dirty dishes, glasses and silverware from table and take them to the kitchen
• Stock/restock stations with items needed for service; glasses, coffee mugs, silverware, assorted spoons, sugar caddies, salt, pepper, lemons, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, calamari sauce, steak knives, soup spoons, tablespoons and cocktail forks.
• Polish silverware and glasses in sanitary manner in service bar area to remove spots and water stains
• Maintain short pleasant rapport with guests and answer any questions or listen to their concerns
• Assist in maintaining general cleanliness of the entire restaurant