Busser - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for: * State Applicable Time Off * Pet Insurance * 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match * Employee Assistance Program * TAO Savings Marketplace * Employee Discounts and much more! Assists Floor and Cocktail Servers with steps of guest service and resets tables in a speedy, professional, and effective manner. Interacts with dining room and lounge guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: * Anticipate and accommodate the needs of guests. * Maintain the general cleanliness and orderliness of tables. * Communicate guests' needs to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs. * Deliver, fill, and refill water as requested by guests or directed by servers. * Clear and reset tables, and clean table areas, including banquettes and booths, during service. * Help ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service. * Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue. * Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards. * Properly set up floor and side stations; perform side work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: * Ensuring all tables, chairs, and banquettes are clean and free of debris. * Setting tables with proper place settings. * Wiping down chairs, tables, and banquettes. * Stocking side stations with prescribed supplies. * Perform opening side work as prescribed. * Perform closing side work as prescribed. * Participate, when available, in marking tables for upcoming courses (appetizers, entrees, desserts). * Report all breakage or damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management. * Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings. * Attend and participate in training sessions or departmental meetings. * Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example. * Portray a positive and professional attitude. * Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments (when applicable). * Work as part of a team and provide help and support to all fellow team members. * Assist with and/or complete additional tasks as assigned. * TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: * Tao Group Hospitality in-venue busser training EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: * Previous hospitality experience. * Previous busser experience. * Previous Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge. * SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions * Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate * Must have good positive energy throughout the day * Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read * Must be able to stand for extended periods of time * Must be able to move quickly * Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance * Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume * May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required * Exposure to cleaning materials * May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required * Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment * Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards * Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner * Ability to maintain confidentiality * Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Created: 2026-04-13