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Busser Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated November 6, 2025
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A 1282528212busser32.74restaurant8.6busser restaurant2.03fast food1.34server restaurant1.315491976267667.2514.3328.80HOURLY25761274112025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Busser, or Food Runner, is in charge of setting and clearing tables at a dining establishment to provide a clean and tidy environment for restaurant patrons. Their duties include removing used dishes, re-setting silverware and filling beverages for diners.

1282528212busser32.74restaurant8.6busser restaurant2.03fast food1.34server restaurant1.315491976267667.2514.3328.80HOURLY25761274112025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Busser Duties and Responsibilities

A 1282528212busser32.74restaurant8.6busser restaurant2.03fast food1.34server restaurant1.315491976267667.2514.3328.80HOURLY25761274112025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Busser works primarily in the dining area of a restaurant or eatery. They move back and forth between these areas attending to diners and assisting waitstaff with their duties. A Busser’s duties and responsibilities include:

  • Removing used plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins from tables after diners are done eating
  • Wiping up water spills, food stains and dirt from tables
  • Straightening out the tablecloth or replacing stained ones
  • Replacing cutlery and glassware in anticipation of new diners
  • Refilling paper napkins, salt and pepper shakers and any other depleted condiments on the dining table
  • Refilling drinking glasses with water
  • Bringing out meal orders if waitstaff are busy
  • Handling cleaning of the dining area at the close of day

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Example 1

Job Description

OPEN Interviews:

Come in to work in this fast paced fun working environment!! We are a busy restaurant year round. Our staff create the first and last impressions for our guests. From communicating Information about the culture, history, and foods of Turkey. Don't be fooled by our authenticity - most of our staff are Americans or other nationalities and are a critical part of the overall guest experience.

Our busy restaurants mean consistent hours, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to make a good income. Join us in taking that next step in your restaurant career and become part of what we are creating.

HERE S WHAT WE OFFER OUR Bussers:

  • Industry Leading Training Program by Certified Trainers
  • Flexible scheduling full and part time
  • Benefits for full time employees health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Discounted Shift Meal + 25% discount when dining as a guest
  • Training & career growth opportunities

HERE S WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A Bussers:

  • Prior Experience as a busser in a full service / fine dining restaurant with a full bar
  • Customer/guest service experience preferred.
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills both in person and on the phone.
  • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $600.00 - $800.00 per week

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Shift:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Experience:
  • Restaurant Experience: 1 year Location: One location

Example 2

*!
  • We would love for YOU to join our growing team! Our goal is to build a team of individuals driven by the decision to perform to their highest potential while working together to create a culinary experience that our guests will not forget. Don't miss this opportunity to join a growing company where hard work is rewarded, and opportunities for growth abound *!*

Location: Cali Chilli 4111 Viking Way, Long Beach CA 90808

Contact: Katelyn Tarin

As A Busser/Food Runner you will greet guests, deliver food orders to guests, bus tables and prepare them for service; Wipe tables with sanitized cloth and reset tables to standard of operations; Clean floors and chairs for the next table service; perform all duties with great efficiency. You will be responsible for quickly and accurately delivering orders from the kitchen to customers at the restaurant, help Waiters and Waitresses maintain a clean environment for restaurant patrons throughout the dining experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Sanitize Tables
  • Remove dirty dishes from tables
  • Polish Silverware
  • Sweep and keep floors clean
  • Take food out to tables
  • Empties trash cans.
  • Accommodate servers with helping at there request
  • Maintains bussing stations

Qualifications:

  • Ability to meet all scheduling and availability requirements.
  • Ability to understand English at a sufficient level to receive and perform basic job assignments and instructions.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

This is a PART TIME job, Your schedule will be Friday-Sunday Evenings from 4:30pm-10pm. We provide dinner that is included with your shift.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.5 per week

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
Physical setting:
  • Bar
  • Fine dining restaurant
Shift:
  • 4 hour shift
  • Evening shift
Weekly day range:
  • Every weekend
  • Weekends only



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Long Beach, CA 90808: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: In person

Example 3

Hiring EVENT
Dates - June 10th to 28th (Monday to Friday only)
Time – 10am to 3pm

Hiring site:
30 S Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Hiring Immediately
Bussers
FOOD Runners

Restaurant Address:
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
14 W. Maryland ST
Indianapolis, IN 46204

What we offer you:
  • Unparalleled training and development programs
  • Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements and hotels
  • Flexible schedules
  • Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
  • Paid time off or paid sick leave (based on location)
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Community volunteer opportunities with Landry's League
  • Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued

Apply now if you:
  • Aspire to our "Be Fair" ideals: Be friendly, Accommodating, Inclusive and Respectful
  • Are a Team Player with a guest first attitude
  • Have a passion for great food and great fun
  • Are comfortable working in fast-paced environment

Learn more about Landry's by visiting our website at [website]

EOE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
Shift:
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
Weekly day range:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as Location: In person

Example 4

We are looking for a Busser to support our wait staff and set up our dining areas. Busser responsibilities include serving plates, glasses and silverware, refilling beverages and cleaning tables. If you enjoy a fast-paced way of working and want to kickstart your career in the hospitality industry, we'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you will ensure our daily operations run smoothly and our guests have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare dining areas before guests are seated
  • Decorate tables with candles, napkins, linens and flowers
  • Place tableware and condiments on tables
  • Serve water and welcome snacks, like breadsticks
  • Refill beverages and take orders
  • Remove dirty utensils and replenish, as needed
  • Provide special silverware sets to families with young children
  • Clean and reset tables after guests leave
  • Maintain health and safety regulations at all kitchen and dining areas

Skills
  • Work experience as a Busser, Food Runner or other entry-level role in a restaurant is a plus
  • Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
  • Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
  • Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
Physical Setting:
  • Casual dining restaurant
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • New Port Richey, FL 34653: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Example 5

this position at Denny's is a critical part of the entire team. You will do all general cleaning of the facility inside and outside, along with doing dishes and bussing. This position is designed to set you up for a long-term and rewarding career with growth opportunities. In fact, many of our dishwashers go on to become Prep and Line Cooks within their first year! We offer consistent hours, flexible schedules, and some of the best benefits in the industry.

HERE'S WHAT WE OFFER :
  • Flexible scheduling full and part-time
  • Benefits are offered.
  • Meal Program
  • Training & career growth opportunities
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a wet, confined area with elevated temperatures.
  • Continuous bending, reaching, twisting and use of hands and arms.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $10.50 per hour

Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • San Antonio, FL 33576: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Example 6

Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery is looking for a new Busser! We have over 800 hard-working and passionate employees between our 17 locations. Serving the Las Vegas community for over 50 years, we exist to provide opportunity, inspiration, and stability for our employees and their families through our success and growth. We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits for all of our full-time employees! Other benefits include a 401(k) program, PTO, and much more.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of a Busser is to set tables with clean linens, silverware, and remove soiled dishes, glassware, and silverware from the tables. Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance and cleaning of side stations, floors, and furniture, promptly cleaning and resetting tables for use by the following guests, and stocking and maintaining side stations for all team members in the restaurant.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles
  • Must be able to multi-task well and work well under pressure
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler Safety Card

Food and Beverage Technical Knowledge
  • Clearing and scraping all dishes in the side stations after clearing a table
  • Maintain tables throughout service, clearing dishes between courses, and empty glassware as necessary
  • Reset tables as quickly as possible after guests leave the restaurant
  • Multitask to eliminate work quickly by practicing good working habits, including cleaning up as you go and preparing for busy hours during the slow hours
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Health and Safety Compliance
  • Maintain assigned areas to ensure it is kept neat and clean always:
  • Follow the sequence of service standards and all sanitation guidelines
  • Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of all tables, chairs, and floors in the restaurant
  • Performs restocking inside stations and assists other team members with tasks such as rolling silverware, restocking condiment containers, and cleaning work areas
  • Practice sanitation and safety principles while in the kitchen and restaurant, including health code compliance
  • Ensure the proper conditions of all equipment and facilities, alerting management when repairs are needed
  • Make sure all areas are clean and free of debris

Team and Guest Relations
  • Provide excellent guest service to all guests and ensure the same for all team members
  • Perform guest service duties as requested
  • Maintain a fast pace for customer service needs

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to stand and walk swiftly for extended periods, bend to obtain items near the floor, carry service trays over their head, and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance

Core Values

v Service- Personalized, warm, and consistently exceptional customer service

v Value- Committed to deliver quality products for great prices

v Growth- Promote personal development and growth for all team members

v Family- Create a family-like environment by staying close to our guests and our team members

v Passion- Work with passion and enthusiasm every day

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions required of this position. Duties and/or responsibilities may be subject to revision to meet business needs.

Please apply at: [website]

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Las Vegas, NV 89109: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location
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What Does a 1282528212busser32.74restaurant8.6busser restaurant2.03fast food1.34server restaurant1.315491976267667.2514.3328.80HOURLY25761274112025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Busser Do?

Bussers work at dine-in restaurants to support servers in attending to the needs of customers and ensuring that dining areas are sanitary and attractive. They stack and clear away dishes to the kitchen to reduce the turnover time between parties and keep tables readily available for incoming customers. Bussers also wipe down menus, sweep underneath tables, refill salt and pepper shakers, fold napkins and polish silverware. Their role is to make it easier for servers to provide prompt service and make more sales by attending to as many tables as possible. They also help deliver food and drinks to tables.

1282528212busser32.74restaurant8.6busser restaurant2.03fast food1.34server restaurant1.315491976267667.2514.3328.80HOURLY25761274112025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Busser Skills and Qualifications

A successful 1282528212busser32.74restaurant8.6busser restaurant2.03fast food1.34server restaurant1.315491976267667.2514.3328.80HOURLY25761274112025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Busser will have the following prerequisite skills and qualifications to carry out their duties effectively:

  • Excellent customer service and people skills
  • In-depth knowledge of food sanitation and safety policies
  • Strong attention to detail
  • High energy levels
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Excellent verbal communication

Busser Salary Expectations

On average, bussers make $10.68 per hour. This estimate is collected from Bussers and restaurants who employ them around the country. Salary may vary depending on location. There are prospects of making more money through overtime and holiday bonuses.

Busser Salary Expectations

2025-10-017.2514.3328.80HOURLY
  • Common salary: 14.33 HOURLY
  • Typical salaries range from 7.25 - 28.80 HOURLY
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*Indeed data – 2025-10-01

Busser Education and Training Requirements

Bussers do not require any formal education, though having a high school diploma or a General Equivalent Development (GED) certificate is a good advantage. Most restaurants will provide you with on-the-job training. This training may involve cleaning procedures and basic customer service tips. The National Restaurant Association provides a food safety certification, which can be very useful. It requires completing an online course and taking an examination. A pass mark proves that a Busser has knowledge of food preparation, safe serving and safe storage processes.

Busser Experience Requirements

Bussing is an entry-level position, therefore it does not require any work experience. You can become a Busser while still in high school or after finishing high school. All a Busser needs to know can be learned on the job.

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