Busser

Golden Boy Barbecue is looking for skilled and enthusiastic Team Member/Busser ($15/hour +Tips ) to join our team!

Full and Part-time positions are available. 

Golden Boy Barbecue is a live-fire cooking concept inspired by Texas barbecue tradition, open since 2024. We are located in Elmhurst and provide the entirety of the western suburbs with a curated experience that challenges what barbecue can be in this region. Management provides the combination of young and new perspectives with the guidance of hospitality veterans that have been opening and operating successful restaurants for over 30 years. 

Busser: Roles & Requirements

Core Responsibilities

Dining room upkeep

• Clear tables promptly once guests leave, including trays, butcher paper, plates, cups, and sauce bottles.
• Wipe and sanitize tables, chairs, booths, and benches so each table is guest-ready within a few minutes.
• Sweep under tables between turns, especially during rushes.
• Keep high chairs and booster seats clean and stocked.

Stocking and setup

• Refill and wipe down sauce bottles, napkin holders, and utensil bins throughout the shift.
• Keep paper towels, butcher paper, trays, and to-go supplies stocked at the line and front counter.
• Help set up the dining room before open and break it down at close.

Supporting the team

• Run dirty dishes and trays to the dish pit and keep bus tubs from overflowing.
• Help servers, cashiers, or line staff with drink refills, water, and extra napkins.
• Watch for spills, broken glass, or messes and clean them right away to keep floors safe.
• Communicate with front-of-house leads about table status during busy periods.

Cleanliness and safety

• Take out trash and recycling from the dining room and patio before cans overflow.
• Keep restrooms checked and stocked if assigned.
• Follow health code and sanitation practices, including proper chemical use, handwashing, and glove use.
• Complete opening and closing cleaning checklists.

What Makes a Dependable Busser

• Reliability. They show up on time for every scheduled shift, communicate early about conflicts, and don’t disappear during a rush.
• Hustle. They move with urgency when it’s busy and find something useful to do when it’s slow.
• Attention to detail. They notice the empty sauce bottle, the sticky table edge, or the napkin on the floor before a guest does.
• Consistency. Tables are clean the same way at 11 a.m. on a Wednesday as at 7 p.m. on a Saturday.

What Makes a Positive Busser

• Friendly with guests. They make eye contact, smile, greet people, and answer simple questions or point guests to someone who can help.
• Team-first attitude. They help wherever they’re needed without saying “that’s not my job.”
• Coachable. They take feedback well and adjust without getting defensive.
• Calm under pressure. They stay steady and polite when the line is out the door.
• Pride in the space. They treat the dining room like it’s their own.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for a full shift (typically 5–8 hours).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30–40 lbs, such as full bus tubs or trash bags.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes hot or loud environment.
• Must be available for weekends, evenings, and special events.