Busser / Service Assistants

Position

• Busser / Service Assistant
• DEPARTMENT: CATERING
• REPORTS TO: RESTAURANT OPERATIONS MANAGER
• FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Legends Global at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack is looking for Bussers and Food Runners/ Assistants to work the 2026 Summer Live Meet Horseracing season from July 17th through September 6th. Qualified candidates must be available to attend orientation and training shifts as assigned

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.

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

• 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

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 $16.90 per hour, not including tips.

Note

• Ellen M Bauer
• Legends Global
• Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack
• 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014