Bussers & Runners
Company
Opto Restaurant
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
11 an hour
Posted
23 days ago
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Job Description
HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY REQUIRED
OPTO
A New Mediterranean restaurant opened in January 2025, bringing a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience to Manhattan. We are committed to offering an unforgettable dining experience, featuring authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Seeking experienced and passionate individuals that can make our guests feel extra special.
The ideal candidates are team players, with positive energy, great work ethic, communication skills and amazing personalities. Ready to learn and grow their skill set while having fun! Currently looking to hire for 3-4 shifts per week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs (Weekends, nights and holiday availability required)
• Greeting and watering guests, assist with table maintenance throughout the course of a meal.
• Provide support to servers and other staff members as needed to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Ensure the work area is well stocked throughout the shift
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during, and after service.
Proficiency in English is required for this role.
OPTO
A New Mediterranean restaurant opened in January 2025, bringing a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience to Manhattan. We are committed to offering an unforgettable dining experience, featuring authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Seeking experienced and passionate individuals that can make our guests feel extra special.
The ideal candidates are team players, with positive energy, great work ethic, communication skills and amazing personalities. Ready to learn and grow their skill set while having fun! Currently looking to hire for 3-4 shifts per week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs (Weekends, nights and holiday availability required)
• Greeting and watering guests, assist with table maintenance throughout the course of a meal.
• Provide support to servers and other staff members as needed to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Ensure the work area is well stocked throughout the shift
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during, and after service.
Proficiency in English is required for this role.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for restaurant workers is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $2.13 per hour with tips required to reach the full $7.25 minimum. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, non-exempt restaurant employees must receive overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek during 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40. Breaks of 30 minutes or more are not counted as working time if the employee is completely relieved of duties.
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As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 by the end of their first day of work in 2026. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or green card combined with a driver's license. Employers must reverify work authorization before expiration of documents such as Employment Authorization Documents.
What tax withholding applies to restaurant tips in the United States in 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, employers must withhold income tax, Social Security at 6.2 percent, and Medicare at 1.45 percent on all tips reported in 2026. Employees must report tips of $20 or more in a month to their employer by the 10th of the following month. Unreported tips are still subject to self-employment tax on Schedule SE.
