Busser vs Food Runner
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Pay
Busser
$12.50 typical, an hour
Most Bussers earn $9.00 to $16.00 an hour.
From 416 postings that list pay
4,165 open jobs now
Food Runner
$16.50 typical, an hour
Most Food Runners earn $13.44 to $19.00 an hour.
From 325 postings that list pay
3,544 open jobs now
Food Runners typically earn about $4.00 more an hour than Bussers.
What each one does
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
Food Runner
- Deliver food from the kitchen to guests in a timely manner.
- Keep dining areas and service stations clean and organized.
- Communicate with kitchen staff and servers to ensure smooth operations.
- Clear dirty dishes and reset tables for new guests.
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for food handling.
- Assist servers with table maintenance and other service duties.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Busser
Asked for in both
- Safety and Sanitation 3 in 10 postings
- Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
- Food Service 1 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
- Food & Beverage 1 in 15 postings
- Dishware Handling 1 in 15 postings
- Food Safety 1 in 20 postings
More common in Busser postings
- Stocking 1 in 15 postings
- Commercial Cleaning 1 in 20 postings
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 20 postings
Food Runner
Asked for in both
- Safety and Sanitation 2 in 10 postings
- Guest Service 1 in 15 postings
- Food Service 2 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 1 in 15 postings
- Food & Beverage 1 in 15 postings
- Dishware Handling 1 in 15 postings
- Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
More common in Food Runner postings
- Food Preparation 1 in 10 postings
- Kitchen Management 1 in 15 postings
- Quality Standards 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Busser
Isabella's Busser / Runner-4
Arcis GolfPay not stated Grayhawk Golf Club, Isabella's Kitchen - Scottsdale, AZServer Assistant- Part-time
Detroit Athletic ClubPay not stated Main Work Location - Detroit, MI 48226Restaurant ManagementMember Management
Food Runner
Food Runner
Bottleneck Management$8 - $10/hr Employer statedPart-time Alpharetta, GAFood PreparationFood Runner, Viamara (Seasonal)
Montageinternational$16.9/hr Employer statedUSA - CA - Newport BeachFood PreparationFood ServiceGuest Service
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