Professional Summary
Dependable dining room busser with extensive front-of-house support experience in high-volume Vancouver dining rooms. Skilled in rapid table turns, safe glassware and plate handling, and proactive server assistance to deliver smooth service during peak hours.
Professional Experience
Harbour Mist Seafood Chop
Vancouver, BC
Lead Busser / Dining Room Attendant
Mar 2021 – Present
- Clear and sanitize tables across a 160-seat waterfront dining room, resetting covers within 90 seconds during peak dinner rushes.
- Replenish server stations with polished flatware, glassware, linen napkins, and condiments, ensuring uninterrupted front-of-house service.
- Coordinate closely with floor hosts to prioritize turn times on high-demand reservations and large banquets.
- Transport soiled dishware to the dishwashing area following safe lifting protocols and sorting standards.
Kitsilano Social Eatery
Vancouver, BC
Dining Room Busser
Aug 2016 – Feb 2021
- Maintained dining room and bar patio cleanliness throughout busy lunch and weekend brunch services averaging 250 covers daily.
- Supported service staff with prompt water service, bread delivery, and pre-bussing courses to optimize guest table space.
- Assisted dishwashing staff during sudden volume spikes by sorting glassware, restocking clean plates, and removing kitchen refuse.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards in compliance with BC health regulations and internal food safety procedures.
Crestview Tavern & Grill
Vancouver, BC
Busser
Nov 2013 – Jun 2016
- Cleared tables, mopped floor spills, and prepared dining sections for daily dinner opening.
- Emptied bus tubs, swept dining room areas, and disposed of compost and recycling per city waste diversion guidelines.
Education
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School
High School Diploma · General Studies · Vancouver, BC · Graduated · Sep 1998 – Jun 2003
Completed secondary school curriculum with elective coursework in hospitality fundamentals and workplace safety.
Skills
Table clearing and resetting
Sanitation and hygiene standards
Glassware and flatware handling
Expedited dining room turn times
Server station restocking
Waste sorting and recycling
Lifting and physical stamina
Team collaboration
Guest water service
Floor hazard management
Languages
English
C2
French
B1
Certifications
FOODSAFE Level 1
Foodsafe BC · Apr 2023
Standard First Aid with CPR-C
St. John Ambulance British Columbia · Sep 2024
Volunteer Experience
Kitsilano Community Food Network
Vancouver, BC · May 2018 – Jan 2020
- Dining Hall Assistant
- Assisted kitchen and dining hall coordinators with setting tables, refilling water jugs, and clearing meal trays for elderly community members.
- Maintained clean service stations and cleared food trays during weekend community meal services.