Busser - Full-time / Part-time

Forty North Restaurant Group is a company that is committed to providing an exceptional dining experience that is deep rooted in hospitality. Each of our distinctive restaurants connects with our guests by creating a sense of belonging and community. The underlying philosophy for the Forty North Restaurant Group is that we will always be thinking, anticipating and acting to deliver first-rate service. As integral member of our team, your polished style and playful attitude creates and ensures a fun-filled, entertaining and exciting environment where the flawless delivery and execution of service excellence is paramount.

SUMMARY Stock all items needed for service in the server side stations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Return soiled plates, glassware, silverware, and any other tableware to dish station by running bus carts to kitchen to be emptied, cleaned and returned to the side station immediately
• Handle all plates and glassware carefully to reduce breakage and potential safety hazards.
• Maintain side stations, including floors, in a sanitary and organized manner.
• Operate carts in a safe and sanitary manner when maneuvering through the kitchen area.
• Properly performs all opening, running and closing side work.
• Clear dirty plates, glasses, silverware, napkins, and food/ beverage debris from tables.
• Clean all surfaces on tables within 5 minutes of guest departure.
• Clean everything on tables and chairs and keep the floor area clean and free of debris.
• Properly re-set dining room tables in accordance with the table top standard.
• Inspect garbage to reduce loss of silverware.
• Pick up and returns linen to the linen room.
• Retrieve and properly stores service items, service ware and linen inventory orders from the storage areas.
• Maintain storage areas in an organized and sanitary manner.
• Follow all safety and sanitation rules, including lifting and carrying procedures, and report any discrepancies to management.
• Communicate in a timely manner with management about all problems, questions and concerns.
• Interact with guests with a friendly smile and helpful style.
• Monitor tables closely and is attentive to guests needs.
• Assist disabled guests and guests with special needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

6 months previous mid-high volume food and beverage experience. High School degree or equivalent is preferred. Must be able to work any day, any shift. Must be able to get along well with co-workers and work as a team. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Fast paced, high volume, high stress environment involving constant interaction with guests, Team members and Management. Requires standing, walking, bending and reaching throughout the shift. Requires carrying serving trays weighing up to 40 lbs. and bus trays up to 50 lbs. Physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure at a fast pace are essential. Must have mobility to access all areas of the facility, and perform all duties necessary. Must have the mental fortitude to handle the pressures of multiple tasks while providing excellent service. Shifts may vary based on business needs.