BOUQUET BUSSER

Summary:

The Busser will primarily focus on maintaining dining area by clearing glasses and cleaning common area in a quick and efficient manner, while providing exceptional service.

Compensation: $16.00 hourly + Tips

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to the Ponte values, safety and service standards.
• Understand and adhere to environmental standards set by the winery.
• Ensure the safety of guests and associates.
• Greet guests with a smile and respond quickly to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Promptly bring water to the table and replenish drinks before the guest has to request a refill.
• Assist the server when needed with food delivery ensuring the food is served at the proper temperature and quality.
• Pre bus table between courses including the removal or addition of any necessary tableware.
• Clear tables after guests depart ensuring tables, chairs and floor are clean for next guests’ arrival.
• Notify host/hostess and food server when table is ready to ensure efficiency is maintained in the restaurant area.
• Empty linen bags, take out trash, organize dish area, polish glassware and other duties assigned by management.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out before the end of shift.
• Ability to focus for an entire shift, trouble shooting and prioritizing skills.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Food Handlers Card is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Responsible Beverage Service Card is required.
• Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous Busser experience preferred.
• Ability to treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
• Exhibits integrity (honesty and truthfulness).
• Has attention to detail.
• Is consistently striving to be better.
• Courteous and has the ability to smile spontaneously.
• Must have excellent communication, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Must work well under pressure and to complete all assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must be able to lift and carry a tray weighing up to 50 lbs. through a busy dining area.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work up to 8 hours per shift.