As the flagship of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Spago Beverly Hills is an iconic culinary destination known for exceptional cuisine, sophisticated hospitality, and meticulous attention to detail. We operate at Michelin-level standards, where precision, consistency, and excellence are expected in every aspect of the guest experience.

The Back Busser (Polisher & Barista) plays an important role in maintaining these standards behind the scenes. From impeccably polished glassware and silverware to expertly prepared coffee and tea service, this position helps ensure every detail is executed with the precision and care expected in a world-class dining environment.

The Back Busser (Polisher & Barista) supports the Front-of-House team by ensuring all glassware, silverware, china, and service pieces are impeccably clean, polished, and presentation-ready. This role also maintains pristine and organized service areas, supports barista service, and anticipates the needs of the dining room throughout service.

The ideal candidate takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, cleanliness, and consistency, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands that exceptional hospitality is built on the details.

Pay: $16.90 / hour
Plus tips

• Clean and polish all glassware, silverware, china, and specialty service pieces to Michelin-level presentation standards
• Inspect polished items to ensure they are spotless, streak-free, chip-free, and ready for guest service
• Handle delicate glassware, china, and service pieces with exceptional care and precision
• Maintain consistent polishing quality and presentation throughout service
• Ensure polished wares are properly organized, stored, and readily available to the service team
• Anticipate the needs of servers and bussers and replenish polished wares throughout service
• Maintain pristine, organized, and fully stocked polishing, scullery, and linen areas

• Prepare and serve specialty coffee and tea beverages according to established recipes and service standards
• Execute beverages with consistency, precision, and attention to presentation
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and fully stocked barista station
• Restock coffee, tea, syrups, tools, and equipment according to established par levels
• Maintain awareness of service needs and proactively support servers and the dining room
• Deliver beverage service with professionalism and attention to the guest experience

• Maintain guest and staff restrooms to exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation, ensuring they remain fully stocked throughout service
• Assist with service station setup, breakdown, ice refills, storage organization, and par-level restocking
• Retrieve, polish, inspect, and properly store china, glassware, silverware, and other service pieces from stewarding
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment throughout the shift
• Anticipate the needs of the Front-of-House team and proactively provide support
• Respond quickly and professionally to changing service demands
• Uphold all Spago standards for cleanliness, sanitation, organization, presentation, and service
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by management

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 1+ years of experience as a Busser, Back Busser, Polisher, Steward, or comparable Front-of-House/Back-of-House support role
• Experience in a fine-dining, luxury hospitality, Michelin-recognized environment strongly preferred
• Barista or specialty coffee preparation experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of professional dining room procedures and elevated service standards

• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in the quality of one's work
• Strong sense of urgency while maintaining precision and consistency
• Ability to work efficiently and remain composed in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining the highest standards

• Strong eye for detail with a commitment to impeccable presentation
• Ability to maintain consistency and precision during high-volume service
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a pristine, orderly workspace
• Ability to anticipate team needs and proactively support service
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure and focus
• Strong team-oriented mindset and willingness to support colleagues across departments
• Genuine service orientation and commitment to creating an exceptional guest experience
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and willingness to continuously learn and improve

Be part of a team that takes pride in doing things exceptionally well. At Spago Beverly Hills, precision, teamwork, and genuine hospitality come together to create an experience our guests remember. If you’re motivated by high standards and want to grow in a restaurant operating at a Michelin level, we’d love to have you on the team.

• Frequent standing, bending, lifting (up to 25 lbs regularly; up to 40 lbs occasionally).

• Work split between dining room, barista station, kitchen, and service areas.

• Exposure to heat, steam, cleaning chemicals, and typical restaurant equipment.

• Noise levels may vary from moderate to loud depending on service period.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.