busboy

Waiter's assistant, clearing

A busboy is a restaurant worker who clears tables, refills water glasses, and assists servers—handling tasks that keep the dining room running without taking orders or serving food.

The term is American and somewhat dated; *busser* is now more common as a gender-neutral alternative.

The busboy swooped in to clear our plates before we'd even finished.

workplace

restaurant

Place serving meals

dinerCasual American eatery
bistroInformal small restaurant
eateryCasual dining establishment

tavern · banquet · cafeteria · buffet · catering · kitchen · dining room · dish pit · hostess stand · service station

duties

clearing

Treeless space in forest

resettingReturning to initial state
stackingPlacing items vertically
wipingRubbing to clean

tidying · refilling · water · breadbasket · crumbs · dishes · plates · glasses · silverware · tableware

entry-level

trainee

One being instructed

apprenticeLearner bound to employer
starterInitiator of action
beginnerOne who lacks experience

rookie · newcomer · first job · part-time · hourly · minimum wage · tips · promotion · stepping stone · summer job

team

waitstaff

Restaurant service employees

serverOne who attends tables
waiterOne who serves tables
hostessFemale event organizer

maître d' · chef · dishwasher · bartender · barback · runner · expediter · manager · sommelier · line cook

hustle

pace

Speed of movement

efficiencyProductive without waste
speedRate of motion
agilityQuickness and ease

quickness · multitasking · stamina · endurance · attentiveness · timing · urgency · rush hour · turnover · on your feet

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