Busser at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Brandon, FL

BUSSER / SERVER ASSISTANT — JOB SUMMARY

Kobe Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse is a Central Florida dining destination known for its lively, high-energy, teppanyaki-style experience for over 40 years. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Hardwork, we are looking for service-minded individuals who thrive on supporting others and creating great guest experiences. Join our team and be part of a long-standing tradition of hospitality and success.

Why Join the Kobe Team?

• Work in a high-energy, guest-centered environment
• Be part of a long-standing, locally loved restaurant brand
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive pay, team meals, and employee perks

As a Busser/Server Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring all guests receive prompt and friendly service, creating memorable moments. In this role, you will support servers by providing excellent customer service as needed, while maintaining a clean, well-organized dining environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist servers with food and beverage delivery
• Clear, reset, and maintain cleanliness of dining room tables
• Operate bus carts and prep dishware for washing
• Box food for guests as needed
• Restock service stations and supplies
• Help maintain a clean, organized dining environment

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrates integrity, teamwork, respect, and a positive attitude
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Ability to remain in a stationary position and/or move about the workspace for extended periods.
• Must be able to frequently move and position equipment or materials weighing up to 60 lbs and reach or adjust items at various heights.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays required
• Must be at least 18 years old

Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Other

Supplemental pay

• Tips
• Other

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training