Busser - The MarkhamHotel
Company: Lodging and Leisure Investments
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Summary:
The Busser plays an essential role in maintaining cleanliness and
order in the dining area, supporting servers and other
front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth and efficient guest
experience. The Busser is responsible for clearing tables, setting
up dining areas, refilling drinks, and assisting with guest
requests, all while maintaining a clean and organized work
environment. Key Responsibilities: Table Maintenance and
Cleanliness: Clear dirty dishes, glassware, and utensils from
tables promptly and efficiently. Clean, sanitize, and reset tables
for new guests, including placing clean utensils, glassware,
napkins, and condiments. Sweep and mop floors as necessary to
ensure the dining area remains clean throughout the shift. Remove
trash and dirty linens from the dining area and dispose of them
properly. Supporting Servers: Assist servers by delivering food and
beverages to guests' tables in a timely and efficient manner.
Refill water, beverages, and condiments as needed during service.
Assist with food running, ensuring orders are served promptly and
accurately. Provide assistance with clearing and resetting tables
between guests during busy periods. Guest Assistance: Greet guests
and ensure they feel welcomed while assisting with seating if
needed. Respond to guest requests and inform servers or management
of any specific needs. Ensure guests’ dining area is
well-maintained and comfortable throughout their meal. Kitchen and
Dishwashing Support: Assist kitchen staff with transferring dishes,
glassware, or utensils between the dining room and kitchen areas.
Ensure clean and sanitized dishes are returned to the dining area
as needed. Help with keeping the back-of-house areas clean,
including dishwashing areas, kitchen floors, and storage spaces.
Stocking and Inventory Assistance: Stock supplies such as napkins,
silverware, glassware, and condiments in the dining area. Replenish
and organize serving stations and storage areas. Assist with
inventory counts and inform management when supplies are running
low. Health and Safety Compliance: Follow health and safety
guidelines to ensure the cleanliness of the dining area and
back-of-house spaces. Ensure food safety standards are adhered to
when handling food and beverages. Maintain personal hygiene
standards and wear proper uniforms or attire as required by the
establishment. Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with servers,
bartenders, kitchen staff, and management to ensure efficient
service. Assist in setting up and breaking down the dining room for
service during opening and closing hours. Maintain a positive and
professional attitude towards guests and colleagues. Requirements:
Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent
(preferred, but not required). Experience: Previous experience in a
restaurant or customer service role (preferred but not required).
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and handling
physical tasks is an advantage. Skills: Strong communication and
interpersonal skills to work with guests and team members. Ability
to multitask and work effectively under pressure. Attention to
detail and focus on cleanliness and organization. Physical stamina
and the ability to stand for long periods, bend, and lift objects.
Positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to the success of the
team. Certifications: Food Safety or Sanitation certification (may
be required depending on location). Physical Requirements: Ability
to lift up to 25-30 pounds and carry trays of dishes, glasses, or
condiments. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long
periods of time. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy
environment. Work Environment: Bussers typically work in
restaurants, cafes, or banquet halls. Shifts may include evenings,
weekends, and holidays, depending on the business's hours of
operation. The work environment can be busy and noisy, especially
during peak meal times. Compensation: Competitive hourly wage (may
vary based on location and experience). Tips may also be shared
based on team policies. ________________________________________
The Busser plays a crucial role in ensuring that the dining
experience is seamless and enjoyable for guests. Successful
candidates should be energetic, able to work well under pressure,
and maintain a positive attitude while providing support to the
front-of-house team. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT No one Job Description,
for any one position, can possibly encompass all responsibilities,
which may be requested. The above Job Description is a summary of
the major responsibilities of the position. The objective of any
position is to effectively provide the services and support for the
Hotel. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right
to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at
any time. This document does not create an employment contract,
implied or otherwise, other than “at will” employment
relationship.
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