Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
The busser plays an essential role in delivering exceptional dining experiences and maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere.
We are looking for someone who can work in both East Village and Bushwick Nowon
Role Highlights:
- Efficient Service: Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff for timely food delivery.
- Presentation Excellence: Plate dishes with precision and attention to detail.
- Seamless Operations: Run food orders efficiently and maintain table sequence.
- Table Maintenance: Clear and reset tables promptly, enhancing the dining experience.
- Guest Interaction: Assist with guest requests, inquiries, and needs.
- Cleanliness Priority: Maintain a clean and organized dining area.
- Physical Stamina: Stand, walk, lift, and carry trays for extended periods.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery to guests.
- Efficiently run food orders to tables, maintaining proper sequence and attention to detail.
- Clear and reset tables promptly, removing used dishes, utensils, and glassware.
- Assist server in replenishing table supplies, such as condiments, napkins, and utensils, to enhance guest experience.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized dining area, including sweeping and cleaning spills.
- Assist servers in addressing guest requests and inquiries, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the kitchen and bar for smooth communication and service coordination.
- Support a positive and collaborative team environment, assisting as needed in various tasks.
- Contribute to a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere, ensuring guests feel valued and cared for.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of previous experience as a Food Runner, Busser, or a similar role
- Ability to work efficiently and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with serving and kitchen teams.
- Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and carry trays and dishes for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the overall success of the front-of-house team
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($11.35) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Customer Service Orientation
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Multitasking
Organizational Skills
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Nowon – East Village is the flagship location of the Korean-American restaurant, opened in 2019 in the heart of Manhattan’s East Village. This original location established Nowon’s identity through bold flavors, creative comfort food, and a fast-paced yet welcoming dining experience.
The East Village kitchen is home to Nowon’s most recognized dishes, including the Legendary Cheeseburger, which contributed to the restaurant’s ranking as 15th Best Burger in the World by World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants and its *two Smash Burger Block Party championship wins.
This location operates with a strong emphasis on execution, consistency, and teamwork. Set to a soundtrack of 90s and early-2000s hip-hop, Nowon – East Village balances intensity with hospitality and provides a standards-driven environment for cooks and managers looking to grow.
Awards / Distinctions
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