Food Runner/Busser

Company Overview The Omakase Restaurant Group is the brainchild of co-founder and CEO Kash Feng, a Xi'an born entrepreneur with an inclination for hospitality. Multi-concept in nature, the Omakase Restaurant Group serves the Bay Area and prides itself on offering the highest caliber Asian and American cuisine that remains quintessentially Californian.
 

Job Summary The Busser/ Food Runner/ Expo plays a crucial role in ensuring a seamless dining experience for our guests. This position wears many hats and is the link between our Front of House and Back of House teams.  Whether ensuring cleanliness of the dining room, quality control, or timely delivery of orders, the Busser/ Food Runner/ Expo assists servers in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including clearing and resetting tables promptly.
• Assist servers by refilling water glasses, delivering food to tables, and responding to guest requests.
• Ensure that all service stations are stocked with necessary supplies.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth service.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Assist with opening and closing duties as needed.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Omakase Restaurant Group reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Omakase Restaurant Group or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all inclusive.
 

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Prerequisites for Employment:

• Valid California ServSafe Food Handler Certification
• Valid Responsible Beverage Service Certification

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Busser/ Food Runner/ Expo to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the The Busser/ Food Runner/ Expo is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The The Busser/ Food Runner/ Expo is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

 
 Omakase Restaurant Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category. Omakase Restaurant Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.