Busser/Expo/Host/Food Runner - $17/hr + Tips
Overview
You will own the flow of every plate that leaves the kitchen at Stanford's Clackamas, syncing line cooks, servers, and guests in a high-volume, upscale casual restaurant. You are the bridge between the pass and the floor, controlling ticket times and final plated quality under the Chef and General Manager. This part-time role pays $17.00/hour plus tips, with a raise possible after 60 days. You will train on Toast POS, Kitchen Display Systems, and HACCP sanitation protocols. You join a team that lives by its Core Values, where your energy and precision directly shape the guest experience.
What You'll Do10
- 1Plan and manage the order flow from POS to plate, prioritizing tickets by time and complexity.
- 2Check every dish against the ticket before it leaves the pass, verifying accuracy and presentation.
- 3Expedite final preparation, coordinating with line cooks to fire orders and hit ticket times.
- 4Serve as the main contact between kitchen and wait staff, communicating modifications and timing.
- 5Accommodate special requests for guests with allergies or preferences, relaying details to the kitchen.
- 6Maintain a clean, organized expo station, following HACCP and local sanitation rules.
- 7Complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework, including dish stocking and line restocking.
- 8Monitor ticket times during peak rushes, alerting the chef to bottlenecks and adjusting flow.
- 9Run food to tables when needed, ensuring hot items arrive hot and cold items stay cold.
- 10Suggest menu improvements and operational tweaks to managers to cut waste and speed service.
Requirements10
- 12+ years in a similar role in a full-service restaurant, preferred.
- 2Able to stand for 8+ hours and lift 50 lbs during a shift.
- 3Food handler card or equivalent certification within 30 days of hire.
- 4Strong verbal communication to relay orders and feedback between front and back of house.
- 5Basic math skills to count tickets and portion markers.
- 6Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- 7Positive attitude and team-first mindset in a fast-paced kitchen.
- 8Able to multitask: juggle POS order updates, food runners, and line calls.
- 9Detail-oriented to spot plating errors or missing items.
- 10Must be at least 18 years old.
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$35 - $37k per year
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