busser
Clears dirty dishes
A busser is a restaurant worker who clears tables, refills water glasses, and assists servers—the entry-level position in dining room hierarchy.
The term comes from the bus tubs used to collect dirty dishes: The busser swooped in before we'd even stood up.
Also called a busboy, though busser avoids the gendered term.
Flat eating dishes
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- napkinsMealtime wiping cloths
- utensilsTools for eating
cups · saucers · bowls · linens · tablecloth · condiments · menus · flatware
Rub to clean
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
spray · bucket · rag · towel · sponge · clearing · resetting · crumbs
Rate of motion
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- multitaskingDoing several things concurrently
- workflowSequential task progression
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
timing · pace · turnover · systematic · organization · quick · agility · dexterity
People received hospitably
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- attentivePaying close notice
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
discreet · assist · server · support · teamwork · professionalism · politeness · helpful
plates
Flat eating dishes
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- napkinsMealtime wiping cloths
utensils · cups · saucers · bowls · linens · tablecloth · condiments · menus · flatware · glassware
wipe
Rub to clean
disinfect · spray · bucket · rag · towel · sponge · clearing · resetting · crumbs · spills
speed
Rate of motion
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- multitaskingDoing several things concurrently
- workflowSequential task progression
coordination · timing · pace · turnover · systematic · organization · quick · agility · dexterity · streamline
guests
People received hospitably
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- attentivePaying close notice
courteous · discreet · assist · server · support · teamwork · professionalism · politeness · helpful · responsive
diner
Casual American eatery
trattoria · steakhouse · buffet · banquet · catering · pizzeria · pub · canteen · brunch · front-of-house
- diner staffwaiter, waitress, server, cook, dishwasher
- hourly jobshourly worker, day laborer, fast food worker, factory hand, laborer
- nightclub staffbartender, bouncer, DJ, doorman, hostess
- restaurant jobschef, cook, waitstaff, bartender, server
- restaurant workerswaiter, waitress, server, chef, cook
- starter jobsbabysitter, cashier, lifeguard, camp counselor, fast food worker
bussermaître d
Chief dining room attendant
executive chef · server · head chef · waiter · restaurant manager
- school bussesVehicles carrying students daily