Busser job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A busser, working in a cafe, restaurant, or another food establishment, is responsible for clearing and cleaning tables and other surfaces. Their duties also include communicating with customers, assisting with purchasing decisions, and serving food and drinks.
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Example busser requirements on a job description
Busser requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in busser job postings.
Sample busser requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
- Familiarity with food safety procedures
- Basic math skills
- Knowledge of restaurant operations
Sample required busser soft skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Busser job description example 1
RPM Pizza busser job description
Building on the culinary successes of RPM Italian and RPM Steak, RPM Seafood features the truest expression of the world's best fish and seafood paired alongside the brand's well-established steak program, award-winning wine lists and impeccable service. With panoramic views of the Chicago River, the restaurant includes floor-to-ceiling windows, a second-floor mezzanine with two private terraces and a spacious main floor patio, all providing a waterfront backdrop from practically every vantage point.
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
BCBS health insurance & other options including dental
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Restaurant discounts Opportunities for career growth
Bussers are responsible for assisting the service team in exceeding the guest’s expectations. Assists with Barista duties as directed. Teamwork, organization and good awareness are necessary for success in this position.
Essential Functions
Clean and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus tub, tray or dish room Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends Effectively service a minimum of an eight table section Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats Clean and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus-tub, tray or dish room Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy Assist service team with all food and beverage service Follow all steps of service Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook Get along well with others and be a team player Other duties will be assigned as needed
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
BCBS health insurance & other options including dental
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Restaurant discounts Opportunities for career growth
Bussers are responsible for assisting the service team in exceeding the guest’s expectations. Assists with Barista duties as directed. Teamwork, organization and good awareness are necessary for success in this position.
Essential Functions
Clean and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus tub, tray or dish room Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends Effectively service a minimum of an eight table section Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats Clean and reset tables and transport dirty dishes to bus-tub, tray or dish room Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy Assist service team with all food and beverage service Follow all steps of service Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook Get along well with others and be a team player Other duties will be assigned as needed
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Busser job description example 2
Il Fornaio busser job description
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana is hiring attentive, experienced, service-oriented busser for Lunch, Brunch and Dinner. Experience in a full service restaurant is highly desirable.
Il Fornaio is an authentic Italian restaurant company. We provide an excellent training program, growth potential for promotion to Management, employee recognition and a full benefits package. Weekends are a necessary. All new hires go through E-Verify system.
Prior experience as a busser, bus person, busboy, food runner, restaurant crew member, restaurant team member and other part time FOH restaurant jobs highly desirable.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform dining room set-up, running side work and closing duties.
* Perform assertively, aggressively and in a friendly manner.
* Assist wait staff, maintains bus stations, restrooms and dish area aggressively.
* Participate in table maintenance and dining room clean up.
* Maintain dining room safety and sanitation.
* Attend all employee meeting and brings suggestions for improvement.
* Adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines Maintaining a positive teamwork attitude
* Being able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
* Having a flexible work schedule including weekend availability
Prior experience as a busser, bus person, busboy, food runner, restaurant crew member, restaurant team member and other part time FOH restaurant jobs highly desirable.
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Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team.
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Il Fornaio is an authentic Italian restaurant company. We provide an excellent training program, growth potential for promotion to Management, employee recognition and a full benefits package. Weekends are a necessary. All new hires go through E-Verify system.
Prior experience as a busser, bus person, busboy, food runner, restaurant crew member, restaurant team member and other part time FOH restaurant jobs highly desirable.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform dining room set-up, running side work and closing duties.
* Perform assertively, aggressively and in a friendly manner.
* Assist wait staff, maintains bus stations, restrooms and dish area aggressively.
* Participate in table maintenance and dining room clean up.
* Maintain dining room safety and sanitation.
* Attend all employee meeting and brings suggestions for improvement.
* Adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines Maintaining a positive teamwork attitude
* Being able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
* Having a flexible work schedule including weekend availability
Prior experience as a busser, bus person, busboy, food runner, restaurant crew member, restaurant team member and other part time FOH restaurant jobs highly desirable.
Special Instructions
Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call.
We are making it really easy to apply for this position.
Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team.
ZippyApp is the Common Employment Application for online and mobile that allows you to apply for jobs with one click, and is being accepted at a growing number of businesses each day.
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Busser job description example 3
Marriott International busser job description
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** Monterey Marriott, 350 Calle Principal, Monterey, California, United States
**Schedule** Full-Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Relocation?** N
**Position Type** Non-Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors, and completing daily cleaning checklist. Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior to use. Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.
**Marriott Hotels** , Marriott International's flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.
**JW Marriott** is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™.
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Updated March 14, 2024