Restaurant Busperson

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Overview

The Outlet Busperson is responsible for assisting the servers in providing the highest quality service possible to guests while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hours of operation. The busperson must insure that all tables are kept clean and presentable with clean china, glassware, silverware and linen.

Responsibilities

Fundamental Requirements:

 

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Keep all work areas clean and properly stocked according to the current meal period.
• Keep all tables cleaned and properly set according to property specific standards.
• Break down trays of soiled dishes and linen in the dishroom area according to established standards.
• Assist servers by delivering and refilling beverages, pre-bussing tables, and promptly resolving any guest requests.
• Complete daily opening and closing duties and cleaning according to established side-work checklist.
• Answer the phone in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner.
• Assist fellow employees as needed throughout the shift.
• Provide service to guests in waiter’s absence as needed.
• Maintain beverage levels in glasses/cups on table at least ¾ full at all times. (coffee, tea, soda, lemonade, and water).
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

 

Education & Experience: 

•  High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.