Table runner vs screen room operator

The differences between table runners and screen room operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a screen room operator has an average salary of $34,126, which is higher than the $32,530 average annual salary of a table runner.

The top three skills for a table runner include bus tables, reset tables and customer service. The most important skills for a screen room operator are screen room, , and .

Table runner vs screen room operator overview

	Table Runner	Screen Room Operator
Yearly salary	$32,530	$34,126
Hourly rate	$15.64	$16.41
Growth rate	17%	2%
Number of jobs	14,411	51,105
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Table runner vs screen room operator salary

Table runners and screen room operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Table Runner	Screen Room Operator
Average salary	$32,530	$34,126
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $42,000	Between $25,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between table runner and screen room operator education

There are a few differences between a table runner and a screen room operator in terms of educational background:

	Table Runner	Screen Room Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Psychology
Most common college	-	-

Table runner vs screen room operator demographics

Here are the differences between table runners' and screen room operators' demographics:

	Table Runner	Screen Room Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%	Male, 63.9% Female, 36.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 1.8% White, 69.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between table runner and screen room operator duties and responsibilities

Table runner example responsibilities.

Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.
Maintain VIP guest list and ensure all VIP guest list members are accommodate appropriately.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Skil in mixing, garnishing and serving specialize drinks.

Screen room operator example responsibilities.

Receive milk daily.Following safety instruction wearing proper PPE.
Receive milk daily.Following safety instruction wearing proper PPE.

Table runner vs screen room operator skills

Common table runner skills

Bus Tables, 45%
Reset Tables, 41%
Customer Service, 15%

Common screen room operator skills

Screen Room, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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