Bartender vs Busser
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Pay
Bartender
$17.00 typical, an hour
Most Bartenders earn $11.18 to $20.95 an hour.
From 505 postings that list pay
7,387 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
Bartenders typically earn about $4.51 more an hour than Bussers.
What each one does
Bartender
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area.
- Process payments accurately using a point-of-sale system.
- Verify guest identification and follow responsible alcohol service procedures.
- Restock bar supplies, glassware, garnishes, and other items as needed.
- Follow recipes, portion standards, and beverage presentation guidelines.
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
Bartender
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
- Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
- Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
More common in Bartender postings
- Bartending 6 in 10 postings
- Alcohol Service 3 in 10 postings
- Cash Handling 2 in 10 postings
- Beverage Preparation 1 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
- POS Systems 1 in 10 postings
- Cocktail Crafting 1 in 10 postings
Busser
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 1 in 15 postings
- Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
- Food Safety 1 in 20 postings
More common in Busser postings
- Safety and Sanitation 3 in 10 postings
- Food Service 1 in 10 postings
- Dishware Handling 1 in 15 postings
- Stocking 1 in 15 postings
- Food & Beverage 1 in 15 postings
- Commercial Cleaning 1 in 20 postings
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Bartender
Bartender-2
Reitmr$18 - $21/hr Employer statedNew York, New York, United States of AmericaCash HandlingPOS SystemsTIPS CertificationHealth RegulationsCash Register Operations +2Bartender-1
Reitmr$18 - $21/hr Employer statedNew York, New York, United States of AmericaCash HandlingPOS SystemsTIPS CertificationHealth RegulationsCash Register Operations +2
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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