Busser / Food Runner - Cambridge, MA

Village Tavern Salem is a well-established dining establishment known for delivering a warm and welcoming atmosphere combined with quality food and excellent customer service. As part of a larger group of taverns, Village Tavern Salem prides itself on creating a community feel where both customers and staff enjoy a relaxed yet professional environment. The restaurant offers a diverse menu that features classic American favorites along with unique creations designed to satisfy a variety of tastes. This inviting local tavern serves as a social hub where guests can enjoy good food, drinks, and friendly conversation. The staff at Village Tavern Salem is committed to maintaining an environment that is both fun and efficient, ensuring every guest leaves with a memorable dining experience. The role of Busser/Food Runner/Barback at Village Tavern Salem is designed for dedicated individuals with at least one year of experience in similar positions in the hospitality industry. This hybrid role is vital for maintaining smooth dining room operations by assisting servers and bartenders in completing their service tasks. As a Busser/Food Runner/Barback, you will be responsible for ensuring that station and table setups are complete and properly maintained, which means the dining area is immaculate and fully prepared to greet guests. Additionally, you will perform various side duties assigned by the servers and managers, contributing to the overall flow and efficiency of service. Expediting food from the kitchen to guests' tables in a timely and organized manner is a critical function of this position, as is ensuring drinks are refilled to maintain excellent customer satisfaction during meal service. In this role, removing plates promptly after meal completion and continuously cleaning, setting, and resetting tables will help keep the dining area in pristine condition throughout service. You will also be tasked with maintaining the cleanliness and proper condition of all dining areas and servicing equipment, ensuring that every guest encounters a clean and well-maintained environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills to coordinate smoothly with other team members. This position offers a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance and presents clear opportunities for advancement. Employees who show passion and growth within the company are highly valued and encouraged to develop their careers further within the Village Tavern group. Village Tavern Salem provides a fun and friendly work environment, which is a core part of its brand identity, ensuring that employees enjoy their work while delivering top-tier service to guests.

• At least one year of experience in busser, food runner or barback roles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must be able to stand and move for extended periods
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays