What does a busser do? Bussers clear and reset tables, assist servers, and help maintain restaurant cleanliness. They play a crucial role in keeping service flowing smoothly during busy periods.. Find busser jobs near you with average pay $11-$16/hr, required skills, and career path.
A busser is responsible for Bussers clear and reset tables, assist servers, and help maintain restaurant cleanliness. Bussers clear and reset tables, assist servers, and help maintain restaurant cleanliness. They play a crucial role in keeping service flowing smoothly during busy periods.
As a busser, you can expect to earn between $11 and $16 per hour depending on experience and location. According to BLS OEWS, May 2024, this role is entry-level friendly. It is generally a high job with medium scheduling.
Market rates for a busser range from $11 to $16/hr. A typical busser is responsible for Bussers clear and reset tables, assist servers, and help maintain restaurant cleanliness. Calculate your exact take-home pay or find current busser openings on Indeed Flex.
To succeed as a Busser, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
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Arrive for lunch shift, polish silverware and glassware, set up bus stations
Lunch service starts - watch tables for finished plates, refill water during slow moments
Lunch rush - clear, wipe, and reset tables fast to keep turnover high
Lunch winds down - deep wipe of high chairs, condiment refills, sweep dining room
Side work between services - fold napkins, polish, restock bus stations for dinner
Dinner service begins - back on the floor clearing and resetting
Dinner peak - work in tandem with servers, pre-bus during meals, reset within 60 seconds
Service ends - tip-out from servers, deep clean the dining room, mop side stations
All black usually (black shirt, black pants) or per venue standard. Non-slip closed-toe shoes, hair pulled back, minimal jewelry.
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