Dining room captain vs busser

Differences between dining room captain and busser duties and responsibilities

Dining room captain example responsibilities.

• Manage inventory and payroll accounting.
• Interact with patrons; present menu, advise on food preparation and recommendations, and consult on wine selections and pairing.
• Fill in as acting wine steward when need, to help guest with knowledge and navigation of the wine list.
• Maintain effective communication and leadership with production and service staff in quality food production environment.
• Exceed expectations, exceptional organizational and bartending skills.
• Monitor incoming calls on a high-volume, multi-line phone using proper telephone etiquette at all times.

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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