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K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Restaurant Food Runner/Busser

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.

$30,964 / year median in Iowa

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Role Overview A food runner helps the wait staff improve the dining experience for customers. They play a crucial part in a restaurant, performing a range of duties including assisting guests with orders, running out foods to the guests table, and retrieving empty plates on their way back. As a busser, you'll play a key role in ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the dining area, helping to maintain a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. Responsibilities & Duties For Food Runner
  • Primary job functions include loading food onto the runner's cart, double checking orders, running food out from kitchen to customer, making sure customers receive accurate food
  • Menu knowledge should be extensive. Awareness and ability to describe all food, drink, and special menu items, if asked by a guest
  • Attention to detail and organization skills to ensure the correct food orders are matched to the correct guest
  • Cleaning and refilling all food plates, bowls, and utensils
  • Ability to lift boxes occasionally up to 25lbs. Standing on one's feet in a fast paced environment for a period of approximately 4 hours or longer
  • At the end of the shift, the dining room is broken down and reset for the next day's service, including all busser carts, soup trays, kitchen tools, and garbage pails cleaned/lined
  • May be asked to perform other related tasks or duties as deemed necessary Responsibilities & Duties For Busser
  • Clear and reset tables promptly and efficiently after guests finish their meals.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the dining area, including floors and seating arrangements.
  • Remove empty plates, dishes, and utensils from guests' tables in a timely and discreet manner.
  • Handle and dispose of trash in the dining area and ensure that restrooms are stocked and clean.
  • Help restock clean glasses, silverware, napkins, and other service items as needed.
  • Provide exceptional customer service with a positive and helpful attitude Qualifications Minimum - No prior restaurant experience is necessary Preferred - 1+ years prior restaurant experience Employee Perks/Benefits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Employee 20% off Discount
  • Fun and lively work environment with potential for growth What to wear:
  • KPOT will provide employees with two KPOT shirts
  • Employees are to wear black pants and non-slip work shoes K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.
Pay:
$14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Ability to
Commute:
West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
West Des Moines, IA 50266: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Dental Insurance
  • Discounts/Reimbursements