Busser

About iara
iara is a Brazilian open-kitchen restaurant opening this fall on the Lower East Side, inspired by the Amazon. Chef Vitor Mendes, a 2025 StarChefs Rising Star and the opening Chef de Cuisine of Theodora, is opening his first restaurant at 205 Allen Street and putting the team together now. 50 seats, one open kitchen, and a menu you won't find anywhere else. iara celebrates Amazon Rainforest’s unique ingredients through comforting Brazilian cooking.

The Role
Bussers keep the dining room moving. You reset tables fast, keep glasses full, and clear at the right moment, so servers stay with their guests and the next party sits on time. It's a great way in for someone who wants to learn the whole floor.

Responsibilities
- Clear and reset tables quickly and quietly between courses and turns
- Pre-bus throughout service: water, bread, and clearing finished plates and glassware
- Support servers and food runners, including running dishes when needed
- Keep side stands and stations stocked with glassware, silverware, and napkins
- Communicate table status to the host so seating stays on pace
- Complete opening, running, and closing side work, including restocking and end-of-night cleaning

What We're Looking For
- Prior restaurant experience preferred (FOH or BOH)
- Quick and observant; you see what a table needs before anyone asks
- Team player who works well with servers, runners, and the kitchen
- Analytical and organized, with the composure to read and solve fast-changing situations under pressure
- Holds our operating and training standards consistently, service after service
- Open availability across nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require
- Comfortable on your feet for long stretches, with the ability to bend, kneel, reach, and take stairs throughout service
- Able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects of up to 50 lbs (bus tubs, racks, trays) as the job requires
- Strongly Preferred: Interest in Brazilian or South American food and culture

Compensation & Benefits
- $11.35/hr cash + tip pool
- Learn the whole floor on a founding team, with real growth as iara grows
- Health insurance plan offered
- Paid time off
- Staff meal every shift plus an employee dining discount

To apply: Email [email protected] with your resume and a short note on why iara. Subject line: Busser

iara is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every member of the team belongs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and reasonable accommodations are available for the hiring process and the essential functions of the role.