Busser, Food Runner, and Host

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Location: Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill Restaurants

Job Type: Part-Time / hourly / non-exempt

Come join the Rodrigo's Mexican Grill family as a Busser, where you'll enrich each guest's day with friendly, prompt, and attentive service. You will support our dedication to delivering a Mexican food dining experience tailored to every guest. As a Busser, you'll help create memorable moments by setting the stage for exceptional service and the vibrant atmosphere of Rodrigo's Mexican Grill.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clear and Reset Tables: Remove used dishes, utensils, and glassware from tables and reset them according to restaurant standards.
• Assist Servers: Help servers with the delivery of food and beverages and ensure timely service.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure the dining area, including floors and tables, are kept clean and organized.
• Stock Supplies: Replenish supplies such as napkins, silverware, and condiments as needed.
• Manage Trash and Recycling: Properly dispose of waste and recycling materials according to restaurant policies.
• Follow Health and Safety Guidelines: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• Perform Additional Duties: Assist with other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.

Physical Requirements for a Busser:

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including trays of food, stacks of dishes, and other items as needed.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the duration of an entire shift.
• Bending and Stooping: Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to clean tables, pick up items from the floor, and perform other tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: Good manual dexterity for handling small items, such as utensils and glassware, and for cleaning tasks.
• Pushing and Pulling: Ability to push and pull busing carts or other equipment.
• Vision: Visual acuity to ensure tables are properly set and areas are clean.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and respond to customer requests and communicate with team members in a noisy environment.
• Balance and Coordination: Good balance and coordination to carry multiple items and navigate a busy dining area safely.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tasks.

Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your normal course of work (Regular Business hours). It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill’s prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. "We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

Pay: $16.90 - $16.91 per hour

Work Location: In person