Busser job description template

Bussers clear and reset tables, keep water glasses full and support servers so the dining room turns tables quickly and stays clean. It's an entry-level role, so your post should promise training and describe the shifts and how tips are shared.

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Busser

Part-time
Your Company is hiring a busser to help our dining room run smoothly. You'll clear and reset tables, refill water, bring out bread and condiments, and help servers and runners whenever they need an extra hand. It's a great first restaurant job and a stepping stone to serving if that's where you want to go. We'll train you. Just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to pitch in.

What you’ll do

  • Clear plates, glasses and silverware from tables as guests finish
  • Wipe down, sanitize and reset tables quickly so the host can seat the next party
  • Fill water glasses and bring bread, condiments or extra napkins to tables
  • Carry bus tubs to the dish pit and sort dishes at the drop-off area
  • Restock server stations with glassware, silverware, napkins and to-go containers
  • Sweep under tables and clean up spills right away to keep floors safe
  • Help run food and greet guests when servers are busy

What we’re looking for

  • Able to move quickly and carefully around guests in a crowded dining room
  • Able to carry full bus tubs up to 30 lbs and keep moving all shift
  • Polite and helpful with guests, even when you're moving quickly
  • Reliable and willing to take direction from servers and managers
  • Available to work most weekend dinner services

Nice to have

  • Previous restaurant or hospitality experience
  • Interest in training as a server or food runner
  • Team experience from retail, events or another customer-facing job

Schedule

Part-time dinner and weekend shifts, with extra hours available around holidays and private events.

What we offer

  • Tip share from servers on every shift
  • Free meal when you work
  • A path to serving when you're ready
  • Uniform shirt provided

Add your pay, location and schedule when you post. Jobs that show pay get noticeably more applicants.

Screening questions for a busser

Ask these on the application form to sort applicants quickly. They’re added automatically when you post this template.

  • Are you available to work dinner shifts on weekends?Yes / No · required
  • Have you worked in a restaurant or another customer-facing job? Tell us briefly.Short answer
  • Tell us about a time you helped a coworker or teammate without being asked.Paragraph

Busser interview questions

  1. How would you decide which table to clear first when three groups leave at once?
  2. A guest is still eating, and their tablemate asks you to clear their plate. What do you do?
  3. How do you carry a full bus tub safely through a crowded dining room?
  4. What would you do if you noticed a table had been waiting a long time for their server?
  5. What would you do if a guest knocked over a drink while you were clearing another table?
  6. Are you interested in becoming a server someday? What would you want to learn?

Tips for hiring a busser

  • Look for hustle and awareness more than experience. Bussers who notice things before being asked make the whole floor run better.
  • Explain how bussers are tipped out in your post. It's one of the first questions applicants ask.
  • Have candidates reset a table during the interview. It takes two minutes and shows both care and speed.
  • Ask your servers for referrals. They know who works well on a busy floor and who they'd want supporting them.