Busser vs bar back & bartender

Differences between busser and bar back & bartender duties and responsibilities

Busser example responsibilities.

• Cross-Train in all kitchen culinary positions including broiler, saut, banquets and room service food production.
• Perform food preparation and serving duties, such as carving meat, preparing flambe dishes, or serving wine and liquor.
• Schedule reservations and place and deliver room service orders.
• Maintain both FOH and BOH duties in a fast-pace dining establishment.
• Clean the dirty tables and make sure the restaurant are in tip top shape and look good.
• Submit food and beverage orders to kitchen staff utilizing a POS register to tabulate and itemize orders.
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Bar back & bartender example responsibilities.

• Organize weekly bartending classes open to the public, manage new applicants and test staff for speed and accuracy.
• Manage bar staff and purchased/manage the wine and liquor inventory
• Manage payroll and timekeeping including completion of proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
• Negotiate bottle service pricing, ensure attentive service for VIP regulars and high-spenders.
• Select to target VIP personnel base on continuous track record of outstanding customer support.
• Need to know a wide variety of specialty cocktails during the day club and using micros.
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