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Duane's House of Pizza

Waiter/Waitress

Fargo, ND

$8/hr

Waiter/Waitress Our restaurant is looking for a waiter/waitress with remarkable hard skills and ... The history of Duane's House of Pizza dates back to 1959. In June, 1959 Duane Schultz answered an ...

Saison

Backwaiter

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Two-Michelin Starred Restaurant seeks Back-Waiter to learn and grow Saison Restaurant - two Michelin stars, Relais & Châteaux, Les Grandes Tables du Monde, World's 50 Best Restaurants, Wine ...

Saison

Backwaiter

San Francisco, CA

$19.18/hr

Two-Michelin Starred Restaurant seeks Back-Waiter to learn and grow Saison Restaurant - two Michelin stars, Relais & Châteaux, Les Grandes Tables du Monde, World's 50 Best Restaurants, Wine ...

MLB Communications

Waiter/Waitress

Orlando, FL

$35K - $50K/yr

We have an Waiter/Waitress position with one of our top retail clients. Below is the and the ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

MLB Communications

Waiter/Waitress

Orlando, FL · On-site

$35K - $50K/yr

We have an Waiter/Waitress position with one of our top retail clients. Below is the and the ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Springpoint Living

Waiters/Waitresses

Red Bank, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) | Careers At Compass Group Responsibilities: * Promptly ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS

Red Bank, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requirement : Prior Waiter/Waitress experience is required. * Perks: Free meal! Free parking ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS

Bonney Lake, WA · On-site

$18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Previous Waiter/Waitress experience is preferred. * Perks: No late nights! Willing to train! * Pay ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS

Topeka, KS · On-site

$14/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Previous experience as a Waiter/Waitress is preferred, but not required. * Pay Range : $11.00 per ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requirement : Prior waiter/waitress experience required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Angler

Backwaiter

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Angler is seeking a Back Waiter to join our team. Angler is a seafood-focused Michelin-starred restaurant from Saison Hospitality located on the Embarcadero waterfront, dedicated to amplifying the ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requirement : 1 year of prior waiter or waitress experience preferred. * Perks: Uniform shirts ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Sfo

WAITER/WAITRESS

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME) * We are hiring immediately for full time WAITER/WAITRESS ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

Bonney Lake, WA · On-site

$18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Previous Waiter/Waitress experience is preferred. * Perks: No late nights! Willing to train! * Pay ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME)

Grand Rapids, MI

$19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Requirement : Prior waiter/waitress experience required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus ... Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly ...

Angler

Backwaiter

San Francisco, CA

$25 - $28/hr

Angler is seeking a Back Waiter to join our team. Angler is a seafood-focused Michelin-starred restaurant from Saison Hospitality located on the Embarcadero waterfront, dedicated to amplifying the ...

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What is a back waiter?

Back waiters, also known as busboys or buspersons, are restaurant staff who support servers by clearing tables, refilling water, resetting tables, and assisting with food delivery. They ensure that the dining area remains clean and organized, allowing servers to focus on providing excellent customer service. Back waiters play an essential role in maintaining smooth restaurant operations and enhancing the overall guest experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a back waiter?

To thrive as a Back Waiter, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of food service, often gained through on-the-job training or previous restaurant experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, tray carrying techniques, and kitchen safety protocols is typically required. Excellent teamwork, communication, and a proactive attitude help back waiters support servers and enhance the guest experience. These skills ensure smooth restaurant operations, timely service, and high customer satisfaction.

What are some typical challenges faced by a back waiter, and how can they be managed effectively?

Back Waiters often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as clearing tables, refilling water, and supporting servers during peak hours. The fast-paced environment can be physically demanding and requires excellent time management and communication skills to ensure smooth service. Developing strong teamwork, staying organized, and anticipating the needs of both guests and servers are key strategies for success in this role. Many Back Waiters find that these challenges help them quickly learn restaurant operations and prepare for advancement to server or supervisory positions.

What is the difference between Back Waiter vs Busser?

AspectBack WaiterBusser
CredentialsNone required, some experience helpfulNone required
Work EnvironmentFine dining or restaurant settings, assisting serversGeneral restaurant areas, clearing tables
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, cateringRestaurants, cafes, casual dining
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding server support rolesTable clearing and support roles

Back Waiters assist servers by refilling drinks, delivering food, and supporting service in fine dining environments. Bussers focus on clearing tables, resetting, and maintaining cleanliness. While both roles support the dining experience, Back Waiters typically have more direct interaction with guests and may require some prior experience, whereas Bussers mainly handle table maintenance tasks.

What does a back waiter do?

A back waiter assists the front-of-house staff by refilling drinks, clearing tables, and delivering food to guests. They support the service team to ensure smooth restaurant operations and often work in fast-paced environments requiring good communication and multitasking skills.
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Waiter/Waitress

Nicha's Comida Mexicana

San Antonio, TX

$2.13/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Waiter/Waitress:
  • Taking orders and delivering food and beverages.
  • Helping guests with menu recommendations.
  • Providing exceptional customer experience.
Waiter/Waitress Job Description:

Our restaurant is looking for a waiter/waitress with remarkable hard skills and engaging people skills.

The right person for this job should be able to multitask food and beverage orders and deliveries, but not only that. Our restaurant prides itself in providing excellent service, which is why we are looking for a waiter/waitress who will treat our guests with attentiveness, patience, and a positive attitude.

The responsibilities of a waiter/waitress in our restaurant are to greet guests, seat them down, help them with menu recommendations, take and deliver orders (carry trays), and clear tables. All our waiters/waitresses are also responsible for handling cash and credit card transactions.

To help our restaurant provide a pleasurable dining experience, a good waiter/waitress should be able to ensure that our guests are fully satisfied by being friendly, courteous, accommodating, and reliable. A suitable candidate for the job should also be a problem-solver and a team player.

Responsibilities of a Waiter/Waitress:
  • Greeting, seating, and escorting guests.
  • Providing menu recommendations and additional information.
  • Upselling additional products when appropriate.
  • Checking ID's to prevent minors from ordering alcoholic beverages.
  • Taking orders using software, order slips, or by memorization.
  • Communicating order details to the kitchen staff.
  • Delivering food and beverages in a timely fashion.
  • Delivering checks and collecting bill payments.
  • Cleaning and maintaining the appearance of tables and tableware.
  • Providing exceptional customer experience.
Waiter/Waitress Job Requirements:
  • Must have prior experience as a waiter/waitress.
  • Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
  • Must be able to handle money transactions responsibly.
  • Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
  • Must be flexible and ready to work in shifts.

Nicha’s Comida Mexicana is part of San Antonio's history, where we’ve proudly served our community for more than 40 years. There’s no other place like us in San Antonio. We’re more than just the most delicious homemade Tex-Mex. Nicha’s offers a fun, laid back atmosphere where, when you’re dining with us, you’re part of our familia. We invite you to visit our cocina to taste the tradition.