Busser - Departure (Part-Time Seasonal)

Departure, one of America's hottest Asian restaurants, is currently hiring a Bartender (seasonal April through September). Floating atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure's ambitious menu captivates diners with its masterful remix of authentic coastal cuisines. From street food-styled starters to meal-sized classics, rice and noodle specialties to market-fresh sushi, Departure embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest and uses the freshest ingredients to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East.As part of Sage Restaurant Concept, we focus on building 'independent' restaurants and lounges bordering our hotels in prime locations. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences. Surrounded by farms, forests and the ocean, Portland is one of America’s booming food cities with year round Farmers’ markets and artisans creating and making some of the most delicious goods in America.Busser clears all used tableware, napkins and refuse from tables to tubs in bus station and wipes table, chairs and clears debris and crumbs from floor areas surrounding table.Clears all used tableware, napkins and refuse from tables to tubs in bus station and wipes table, chairs and clears debris and crumbs from floor areas surrounding table.Resets tables in accordance with established standards in order to seat new customers as quickly as possible. Removes full tubs from bus stations to dishwashing area for cleaning, and maintains a clean, well-stocked and orderly bus station at all times in order to improve efficiency and productivity.Retrieves cleaned dishes, glassware and utensils from the dish room and distributes to each service station in order to keep a ready supply available for restaurant use.Sweeps restaurant floors throughout shift to maintain a clean, presentable and attractive restaurant.Retrieves requisitioned items from stockroom, ensuring requisition is complete and correct, and stocking supplies in proper places, rotating stock at all times.Assists waitstaff by refilling customers beverages and accommodating requests for additional condiments, food items or clean/fresh tableware.Keeps ice stations filled at all times by carrying buckets of ice from the main ice machine and pouring into individual ice stations.Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.Education/Formal TrainingNoneExperienceNoneKnowledge/SkillsMust have basic knowledge of restaurant operations.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching handling, fingering throughout the shift.Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.Ability to read meters and controls.Departure is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers, Departure offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.401k matching for all our associates.Hotel discounts at marriott.com.Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.Our location is right next to the center of all for MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.$50 TriMet monthly subsidy!Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Restaurant Group that await you.

Created: 2026-03-16