Restaurant Busser (Part-Time)

Position Overview:

Reporting to our Food & Beverage Management/Supervisory team, the Restaurant Busser professionally serves guests by assisting in food delivery, preparing items needed to complete food preparation, assisting the culinary team with replenishing supplies, providing information about the culinary and beverage selections available. Accurately presenting and serving selected items, ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the experience, and communicating effectively with team members Management/Supervisory team to prevent and resolve any issues. 

*This is a Part Time Position*

 Must have a flexible schedule

AM Shift- 6:30am-11:00am

PM Shift- 5:00pm-9:00pm

 Key Responsibilities:

• Clear, clean, and reset tables promptly according to restaurant standards.


• Assist servers in delivering food, beverages, condiments, and other guest requests.


• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, service stations, and restaurant facilities throughout each shift.


• Refill water glasses, coffee, bread, and other guest amenities as directed.


• Remove used dishes, glassware, and utensils and transport them to the dishwashing area.


• Stock service stations with necessary supplies, including silverware, napkins, glassware, and condiments.


• Assist with polishing silverware, rolling utensils, and preparing dining room setups.


• Support banquets or special event operations when needed.


• Maintain cleanliness of floors, booths, chairs, menus, and high-touch surfaces.


• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.


• Respond promptly and courteously to guest inquiries and requests.


• Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth operations.


• Assist with opening and closing side work as assigned.


• Always promote a positive and professional image of the hotel and restaurant.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.


• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds.


• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive movements.


• Ability to work in a busy restaurant environment with moderate noise levels.

Qualification Standards:

• High school or equivalent preferred.


• Minimum 1 year of high-end hotel restaurant server experience preferred.


• RBS and SERV Safe certified required.


• Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally, fluency in additional languages a plus.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Wage Rate: $19.76 per hour

About Hotel Zoe

Inspired San Francisco experiences start at our Fisherman’s Wharf boutique hotel. Hotel Zoe is known for its unbeatable location, award-winning service, and outstanding cuisine, but it’s our whimsical spirit that really sets us apart. As part of the EOS Hospitality Group, we believe in Shared Accountability, Humility & Kindness, Creative Problem Solving, Collaboration & Community and Do Well and Do Good.  Hotel Zoe offers competitive salaries and robust benefit plans.

Part Time Hourly Benefits:

Part Time Hourly Perks:

• EOS Employee Rates plus 50% off F&B and Retail


• Employee discounts in Pescatore Restaurant


• Employee Job Referral Program


• Employee Recognition Programs and Appreciation Events


• Discounts on Offsite Parking and Work Safety Shoes

Important Notice:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Hotel Zoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Hotel Zoe hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.