Terrace Grille Busser - Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

Witham Family Hotels•Bar Harbor, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? The Bar Harbor Inn and Spa is seeking a Busser to join our Terrace Grille team, where you’ll play an essential role in creating a clean, welcoming, and efficient dining experience for our guests. In this role, you’ll support the front-of-house team by maintaining table cleanliness, resetting dining areas, and assisting with overall service flow. If you’re dependable, hardworking, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team in a beautiful waterfront setting, we’d love to have you join us for the season. At Witham Family Hotels, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests while fostering a family-like environment for our team. Proudly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine since 2022 and an Inclusive Workplace, we uphold our core values of kindness, respect, inclusion, empowerment, excellence, integrity, and family. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe our strength lies in our differences. Position Details: Schedule: Full-Time, Seasonal (Spring–Fall) Shifts: Vary and may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays Location: Bar Harbor Inn and Spa – Terrace Grille What You May Not Know Is That We Also Offer Amazing Benefits and Perks: Paid Personal Leave (PPL): Earn 1 hour for every 40 hours worked during the calendar year Teladoc Virtual Care: Access medical experts 24/7 for a $30 monthly charge, with $0 copay. Family members may be added for an additional cost Dental and Vision Insurance: Our dental plan is amazing—it’s a gem. You get up to 4 cleanings a year and more. We pay 80% of the cost. We also now offer a vision insurance plan End of Season Bonus Heating savings program: In partnership with Irving and Dead River—save on heating oil and propane Core Values Program: Earn points for branded swag Referral Bonus: Up to $1,000 per new full-time employee you refer Discounts: Hotel stays, dining, and spa services at our properties and selected New England Inns & Resorts collection hotels Employee Recognition Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and anonymous counseling services Employee Relief Fund: Financial support for unexpected situations, mostly funded by our awesome teammates Annual Flu Shot Clinic Witham Family Hotels Gala: An annual event that recognizes YOU Community Giving: The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund has donated over a million dollars to local organizations

Requirements

Previous restaurant or customer service experience preferred, but not required
Strong work ethic and ability to stay active throughout the shift
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
Ability to lift trays, bus tubs, and equipment as needed
Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods

Responsibilities

Clear and reset tables quickly and efficiently to maintain smooth service flow
Assist servers by refilling water, delivering bread, and supporting guest needs
Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, patio, and service stations
Remove dishes, glassware, and utensils and transport them to dishwashing areas
Keep service areas stocked with necessary supplies (silverware, glassware, napkins, etc.)
Assist with opening and closing duties, including cleaning and organizing the dining space
Support the team to ensure guests receive prompt and attentive service

Benefits

Paid Personal Leave (PPL): Earn 1 hour for every 40 hours worked during the calendar year
Teladoc Virtual Care: Access medical experts 24/7 for a $30 monthly charge, with $0 copay. Family members may be added for an additional cost
Dental and Vision Insurance: Our dental plan is amazing—it’s a gem. You get up to 4 cleanings a year and more. We pay 80% of the cost. We also now offer a vision insurance plan
End of Season Bonus
Heating savings program: In partnership with Irving and Dead River—save on heating oil and propane
Core Values Program: Earn points for branded swag
Referral Bonus: Up to $1,000 per new full-time employee you refer
Discounts: Hotel stays, dining, and spa services at our properties and selected New England Inns & Resorts collection hotels
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and anonymous counseling services
Employee Relief Fund: Financial support for unexpected situations, mostly funded by our awesome teammates
Annual Flu Shot Clinic
Witham Family Hotels Gala: An annual event that recognizes YOU
Community Giving: The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund has donated over a million dollars to local organizations