New York
Job DescriptionDescription: Now Hiring: Busser at Little Ruby’s – West Village Pay: $16.50/hour (before tip credit – $11/hour after tip credit) + tips Location: West Village, NYC Little Ruby’s is a warm and welcoming neighborhood café in the heart of the West Village, known for its feel-good food, upbeat energy, and exceptional hospitality. We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Busser to support our front-of-house team and help keep the dining room running smoothly during every shift. Role Overview As a Busser, you’ll play a key role in ensuring guest satisfaction by resetting tables quickly, maintaining cleanliness throughout the restaurant, and assisting servers in creating a seamless dining experience. You’ll be proactive, attentive, and ready to lend a hand wherever needed. Key Responsibilities • Clear and reset tables quickly and efficiently during service, • Deliver and refill water for guests as needed, • Maintain cleanliness of tables, chairs, banquettes, and surrounding areas, • Support servers with table maintenance and guest needs throughout the meal, • Keep side stations stocked and organized, • Perform opening and closing side work, including:, • Wiping down and setting tables, • Stocking necessary supplies, • Cleaning designated areas of the dining room, • Help mark tables for courses when needed (apps, entrées, desserts), • Follow all sanitation standards and Department of Health guidelines, • Communicate effectively with the front- and back-of-house teams, • Participate in pre-service meetings and ongoing training sessions, • Report any damage or breakage immediately to management, • Previous experience as a busser in a high-volume restaurant or lounge preferred, • Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain), • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment\, • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs, • Strong communication skills and a proactive, supportive mindset, • Competitive pay: $16.50/hour (before tip credit – $11/hour after tip credit) + tips, • Energetic, team-focused environment, • Opportunities for growth within a respected hospitality group, • A chance to work in one of NYC’s most loved neighborhood cafés, • Positive, supportive leadership and daily learning opportunitiesRequirements: