POSITION: Busser / Service Assistant
DEPARTMENT: CATERING
REPORTS TO: RESTAURANT OPERATIONS MANAGER
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Summary
Premier Food Services at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack is looking for Bussers/Server Assistants. This is a seasonal/temporary position for the 2025 Breeders Cup Championship October 30th - November 1st. Responsible for assisting the Restaurant, Servers and Kitchen in a variety of support tasks. Must be confident, flexible, self-motivated, and embrace participation as the key ingredient to exceptional service. Must be available for Orientation on Saturday October 18th and any training shifts as directed by management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Completing opening / closing procedures
· Create and maintain a good working relationship with the servers and guests.
· Check on customer satisfaction and refer information to servers, hostess or manager.
· Meet and Greet guests when necessary
· Clear food and beverages with the ability to carry multiple plates at a time
· Re-set dining room tables for meals with linens, silverware, and glassware when necessary
· Restock beverages, utensils or condiments.
· Fill all salt, pepper, sugar, condiments, and napkin containers
· Fold clean tablecloths and napkins and make sure all tables are clean and organized
· Basic service of water, bread, butter and condiments may be required to assist servers.
· Cleaning and clearing spills in the public areas
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to follow instruction and abide by guidelines
Adhere to the proper safety guidelines and training
Must be able to converse with the customer in a clear and professional manner.
Must come to work full of energy and a positive attitude
Dynamic & outgoing personality with enthusiasm is key
You are generous with praise, quick to smile
Always on the lookout for the positive in a situation
You enjoy the challenge of talking to strangers and getting them to like you
Detail oriented and solves problems quickly
Communicating clearly and effectively with guests and co-workers
Maintain a neat, clean, professional image
Must be able to carry a tray with a minimum weight of 40 pounds over shoulder
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
Compensation
This position’s compensation is $16.80 per hour, not including tips.
Note
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 858.755.6345.
Ellen M Bauer
Premier Food Services, Inc. Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014
Legends ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.