Busser / Service Assistant

POSITION: Busser / Service Assistant 

DEPARTMENT: CATERING 

REPORTS TO: RESTAURANT OPERATIONS MANAGER 

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT 

Summary 

Premier Food Services at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack is looking for Bussers/Server Assistants. This is a seasonal/temporary position for the 2025 Breeders Cup Championship October 30th - November 1st.  Responsible for assisting the Restaurant, Servers and Kitchen in a variety of support tasks. Must be confident, flexible, self-motivated, and embrace participation as the key ingredient to exceptional service.  Must be available for Orientation on Saturday October 18th and any training shifts as directed by management.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Completing opening / closing procedures 

· Create and maintain a good working relationship with the servers and guests. 

· Check on customer satisfaction and refer information to servers, hostess or manager. 

· Meet and Greet guests when necessary 

· Clear food and beverages with the ability to carry multiple plates at a time 

· Re-set dining room tables for meals with linens, silverware, and glassware when necessary 

· Restock beverages, utensils or condiments. 

· Fill all salt, pepper, sugar, condiments, and napkin containers 

· Fold clean tablecloths and napkins and make sure all tables are clean and organized 

· Basic service of water, bread, butter and condiments may be required to assist servers. 

· Cleaning and clearing spills in the public areas 

Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to follow instruction and abide by guidelines 

• Adhere to the proper safety guidelines and training 

• Must be able to converse with the customer in a clear and professional manner. 

• Must come to work full of energy and a positive attitude 

• Dynamic & outgoing personality with enthusiasm is key 

• You are generous with praise, quick to smile 

• Always on the lookout for the positive in a situation 

• You enjoy the challenge of talking to strangers and getting them to like you 

• Detail oriented and solves problems quickly 

• Communicating clearly and effectively with guests and co-workers 

• Maintain a neat, clean, professional image 

• Must be able to carry a tray with a minimum weight of 40 pounds over shoulder 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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