Busser at Bourbon & Bones Chophouse - Peoria

Job Summary:

Bourbon & Bones Lounge – Square One Concepts, is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Busser to join the team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean and organized dining area, and supporting the servers to ensure a smooth dining experience for our guests.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clear and reset tables in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring that the dining area is clean and presentable for the next guests.
• Assist the waitstaff with bringing food and beverages to tables, as well as refilling water glasses and other beverages.
• Communicate effectively with the waitstaff to ensure that they have the necessary supplies and equipment to provide excellent service to our guests.
• Assist with cleaning duties, including sweeping, and mopping the floors, taking out the trash, and restocking supplies.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols, including proper handling and disposal of dishes and utensils, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Provide exceptional customer service, responding to guests' requests and inquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure that all aspects of the dining experience are exceptional for our guests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation protocols in a restaurant environment
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification. 
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification 
• Ability to operate point-of-sale systems – Aloha, Hot schedule and Paylocity. 

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least sixteen years old.
• Previous experience as a busser or similar position in a fine dining restaurant is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift, balance, and carry trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Benefits & Perks:

• Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO 
• Dining Discounts – 50% off your meal at any Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% off your meal at any Bourbon & Bones 
• Corporate Shoe Program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers 
• Competitive Pay 
• Flexible Scheduling 
• 401(k) 

Full – Time employees are eligible for the following additional benefits: 

• Medical & Prescription 
• Dental & Vision
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Wellness Program  
• Discount Pet Care Plan