Barista vs Busser
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Pay
Barista
$17.00 typical, an hour
Most Baristas earn $15.00 to $20.00 an hour.
From 531 postings that list pay
6,141 open jobs now
Busser
$12.49 typical, an hour
Most Bussers earn $9.00 to $16.00 an hour.
From 416 postings that list pay
3,999 open jobs now
Baristas typically earn about $4.51 more an hour than Bussers.
What each one does
Barista
- Prepare and serve coffee drinks and food items according to recipes.
- Greet customers and provide friendly, prompt service.
- Operate the point-of-sale system and process customer transactions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked work area.
- Follow food safety, health, and sanitation guidelines.
- Handle cash and provide correct change to customers.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Busser
- Clear and reset tables efficiently for the next guests.
- Maintain cleanliness of the dining room and service areas.
- Stock service stations with utensils, napkins, and other supplies.
- Support servers by delivering food, beverages, and refills.
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards throughout the shift.
- Assist with opening and closing side work duties.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Barista
Asked for in both
- Food Safety 3 in 10 postings
- Safety and Sanitation 2 in 10 postings
- Stocking 1 in 10 postings
- Food Service 1 in 10 postings
More common in Barista postings
- Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
- Barista Operations 3 in 10 postings
- Cash Handling 3 in 10 postings
- Cash Register Operations 2 in 10 postings
- Coffee Equipment 2 in 10 postings
- Beverage Preparation 1 in 10 postings
Busser
Asked for in both
- Food Safety 1 in 20 postings
- Safety and Sanitation 3 in 10 postings
- Stocking 1 in 15 postings
- Food Service 1 in 10 postings
More common in Busser postings
- Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
- Dishware Handling 1 in 15 postings
- Food & Beverage 1 in 15 postings
- Commercial Cleaning 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Barista
None stand out in current postings.
Busser
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 20 postings
Open jobs
Barista
Starbucks Barista - PT
Highgate HotelsPay not stated Las Vegas, NV, USCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCash Register OperationsCoachingStarbucks Barista
Creation systemPay not stated Meridian, ID, United StatesFood SafetyCustomer ServiceFood ServiceSafety and SanitationCoffee EquipmentStarbucks Barista
Creation systemPay not stated Phoenix, AZ, United StatesFood SafetyCustomer ServiceFood ServiceSafety and SanitationCoffee Equipment
Busser
Server Assistant - The National
GrapevinemainPay not stated The National, 120 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of AmericaCustomer ServiceFood ServiceAlcohol ServiceBusser - Bar Verde - NYC Flagship
ClothingPay not stated New York, NYCustomer ServiceFood ServiceEquipment Maintenance
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