Be Part of a Friendly Team!

Smokehouse BBQ and Brews is a place where food isn’t simply eaten. To us, it’s so much more than that. We like to savor each and every hearty bite on our plate. Food is what brings family and friends to the table for good conversation, savory meals, and memorable experiences! When you walk through our doors, you’ll be welcomed with a friendly smile and mouth-watering smells. That’s home cookin’. Low N’ slow. All done by an exceptional team! 

Everyone wants to be part of an exceptional team, so come join the Smokehouse BBQ and Brews family today!

What we expect from you:

• A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
• Self-starter who owns the daily responsibilities of the role!
• Reliable transportation and a commitment to show up on time to every shift - ready to work hard alongside your teammates
• Your commitment to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, but especially - your willingness to have FUN!

Here’s what we offer to you:

• Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses at $375 each – refer a hardworking friend, they get hired and you earn some extra cash!
• Opportunity to be part of something bigger (Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. hospitality group) – work in your business unit, but choose to make extra cash or gain varied experience working in other businesses within the hospitality group. The more you know, the more you grow!
• Excellent benefits package
• Competitive pay
• A “work-to-live”, not a “live-to-work” workplace!

Smokehouse BBQ and Brews is part of the Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., hospitality group. Our other businesses include Miller’s Smorgasbord, AmishView Inn & Suites, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, The Bakery at Miller’s and Locally Made Food Shop.

Busser - Part-time Available

Position Summary

The Smokehouse BBQ and Brews Busser is responsible for removing all the used dishes and tableware and preparing the table in a professional manner for new guests. This role serves to expedite the restaurant floor and seated guests in a timely manner. Potential earnings for this position is $15 to $17 per hour based on actual employee earnings but not guaranteed.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Removes all dishes and other items from table following the meal
• Cleans and prepares table for new guests in accordance to the Company’s standards
• Performs cleaning side work as assigned
• Completes all service paperwork as required
• Supports waiters and kitchen staff in other duties as required
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy items (dishes, tubs, etc.)
• High energy and stamina are required
• Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
• Strong verbal communication skills required
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
• Excellent customer service to treat patrons like family
• Ability to read menus, safety documents, and other work-related documents

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk with heavy trays/tubs (up to 50 pounds). The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific sensory abilities required by this job include sight, taste, smell, and hearing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to raw meat, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, hazardous materials, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Updated 06/28/2022
Updated 10/19/2023 S/O (0)