How to hire a dishwasher/busser

How to hire a dishwasher/busser, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dishwasher/busser hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a dishwasher/busser job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dishwasher/busser
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The dishwasher/busser hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A dishwasher/busser's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, dishwasher/bussers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of dishwasher/busser salaries for various roles:

   Type of Dishwasher/Busser	Description	Hourly rate
   Dishwasher/Busser		$10-17
   Utility Person	A utility person is in charge of maintaining the cleanliness of facilities and establishments. Working under the directives of managers or supervisors, they are often tasked with cleaning floors and windows, arranging furniture and fixtures, performing basic repairs on equipment and systems, operating tools and machines, and organizing different building supplies... Show more	$14-25
   Kitchen Helper	Kitchen helpers perform various kitchen tasks in restaurants, schools, nursing homes, and hospitals. Their duties and responsibilities include assisting cooks in the preparation of meal ingredients, helping other staff with unloading food items from delivery trucks, and washing and drying the utensils, dishes, and cookware... Show more	$9-15

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Wash Dishes
   • Food Preparation Equipment
   • Bus Tables
   • Customer Service
   • Dishwashers
   • Dishwasher Machine
   • Clean Tables
   • Mop Floors
   • Cooking Equipment
   • Kitchen Equipment
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • Drink Orders
   • Food Orders
   • Hand Trucks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Supervise dishwashers to maintain cleanliness of all utensils and all other food contact surfaces
   • Prep food items and refrigerate appropriately, maintain cleanliness of restaurant, wash all dishes associate with the daily operations
   • Maintain customer attentiveness and a neat appearance.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your dishwasher/busser job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A dishwasher/busser salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, dishwasher/bussers' average salary in mississippi is 42% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level dishwasher/bussers earn 42% less than senior-level dishwasher/bussers.
   • Certifications. A dishwasher/busser with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a dishwasher/busser's salary.

   Average dishwasher/busser salary

   $13.49hourly

   $28,061 yearly

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   Entry-level dishwasher/busser salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a dishwasher/busser job description

   A good dishwasher/busser job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a dishwasher/busser job description:

   Dishwasher/busser job description example

   
   

   $14.69 per hour, plus tips

   What do you seek in your career path? An opportunity for growth? A chance to succeed? A fun, exciting social environment? Blending all of these together is the difference between a good job and a great career. At IHOP you'll discover a wealth of benefits for your future, family and happiness.

   
   

   We strive to encourage, enrich and celebrate our associates every day. Why? It's simple-we found it's the best way to help people reach their potential. It all starts with our inclusive culture, which welcomes and embraces our collective differences...and the strengths these differences create.

   
   

   If this sounds like the kind of workplace you would enjoy, please apply now!

   
   

   Basic Functions:

   
   

   • Responsible for overall cleanliness of restaurant

   • Washes dishes

   • Sets and resets dining room tables

   • Essential Functions:

   • Adherence to COVID Guidelines

   
   

   Benefits

   • Competitive Pay, Hourly Wage Posted includes average $1-3/hr in Tips

   • Flexible Hours

   • Extensive Training

   • Meal Discounts

   • Real Advancement Opportunities

   
   

   Requirements

   • Resets tables according to specifications of restaurant.

   • Maintains service stations in a clean and orderly manner throughout shift.

   • Performs all opening and closing side work as required.

   • Performs additional responsibilities including cleaning restrooms, taking out trash, mopping floors and other assorted cleaning duties.

   • The above is not an all-inclusive job description.

   Company Introduction

   Since 1958, IHOP® has been the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more. And no matter what menu items they order, there’s one ingredient that’s always constant — a smile. We’ve seen millions of smiles over the years in our restaurants, and now shared in photos across our social properties. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one.
   This is just one of the many fun and exciting changes you can expect from IHOP®. Because we know the shortest distance between two people is a smile. –

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find dishwasher/bussers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your dishwasher/busser job on Zippia to find and recruit dishwasher/busser candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit dishwasher/bussers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dishwasher/busser

   Once you've decided on a perfect dishwasher/busser candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new dishwasher/busser first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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