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TPC Network

Serving Assistant Busser

Potomac, MD · On-site

$10/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure that service procedures are adhered to as outlined in the TPC Brand Standards. * Assist servers with table maintenance pre-cleaning, crumbing, cleaning and resetting including changing out ...

TPC Network

Serving Assistant Busser

Potomac, MD · On-site

$10/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure that service procedures are adhered to as outlined in the TPC Brand Standards. * Assist servers with table maintenance pre-cleaning, crumbing, cleaning and resetting including changing out ...

On Demand

Kitchen Assistant - Cafeteria

Niles, OH · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assist in food inventory and control to assure health and safety standards associated with food preparation and serving * Assist with the preparation of meals and snacks in ...

Continuing Healthcare Solutions

STNA Full-Time

Lisbon, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Meal serving * Assist with patients daily needs (STNA) State Tested Nursing Assistant Requirements: * Valid Ohio state license Keyword: STNA Full-Time From: Continuing Healthcare Solutions

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What is a serving assistant?

Serving Assistants, sometimes called food runners or busser staff, work in restaurants and other food service establishments to support servers and ensure guests have a pleasant dining experience. Their main duties include delivering food and drinks to tables, clearing dishes, refilling water, and helping set up and clean dining areas. Serving Assistants play a crucial role in maintaining efficient service and supporting both the front-of-house staff and the kitchen team. They often interact directly with customers to address needs or concerns, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a serving assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Serving Assistant, you typically need a good understanding of food service procedures, basic food safety knowledge, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and food handling certifications, such as a food handler card, are commonly required. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities help Serving Assistants excel in delivering great customer experiences. These skills are crucial for efficient service, customer satisfaction, and maintaining a safe and smooth-running dining environment.

What are some common challenges serving assistants face during busy shifts, and how can they effectively manage them?

Serving Assistants often encounter challenges such as handling multiple tables at once, maintaining attention to detail, and ensuring smooth communication between the kitchen and servers, especially during peak hours. Effective time management and prioritization are key—staying organized, communicating clearly with team members, and remaining calm under pressure help ensure high-quality service. Many teams use pre-shift meetings and clear task assignments to support Serving Assistants, fostering collaboration and reducing stress during busy periods.

What is the difference between Serving Assistant vs Waitstaff?

AspectServing AssistantWaitstaff
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety training often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety training often required
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafes, catering eventsRestaurants, bars, cafes, fine dining establishments
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in casual dining and cateringWidely used across all restaurant types, including fine dining
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting servers, setting tables, delivering foodTaking orders, serving food and drinks, handling customer payments

Serving Assistants typically focus on supporting the main serving staff by preparing tables and delivering food, while Waitstaff directly interact with customers, take orders, and handle payments. Both roles are essential in the restaurant industry, but Waitstaff usually have more direct customer service responsibilities.

Can you make good money as a serving assistant?

Serving assistants can earn a combination of hourly wages and tips, with total earnings varying based on location, establishment, and hours worked. In many cases, tips constitute a significant portion of income, and experienced servers in busy venues can earn higher wages. However, earnings are often seasonal and depend on customer volume and service quality.
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Infographic showing various Serving Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Serving Assistant/Busser

TPC Network

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

TPC Sawgrass, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is the birthplace of the TPC Network and the backdrop to PGA TOUR headquarters. Within the Mediterranean-Style, 77,000 square foot clubhouse, we provide our PGA TOUR Players, Families, Executives, Members and Guests with truly memorable culinary and service experiences in multiple dining outlets, beautifully appointed banquet and meeting spaces, and an expansive gallery. For the golf enthusiast, we provide a world class golf experience on either of our two PGA TOUR championship courses, including the famous Stadium Course, home to THE PLAYERS Championship. If you are looking to improve your game, our PGA TOUR's Performance Center offers lessons from the top PGA instructors in the industry as well as club fitting and fitness.
Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!
Set tables with appropriate place settings and in accordance with the particular meal period. Remove all dirty dishes, silverware, and glassware in the dining room areas whenever necessary, and deliver them to the assigned dish washing area in the kitchen. Refresh tables as necessary according to defined steps of service for particular meal period.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent education. Basic knowledge of food and beverage service operational procedures as would normally be acquired through at least 2 months previous similar experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
  • Pick up and distribute all clean dishes, silverware, and glassware from the appropriate storage areas to the appropriate service station.
  • Assist Bartenders in keeping all ice stations in the dining room filled at all times.
  • Clean the floors in the dining room. Ensure that floors are swept, vacuumed, or mopped at least twice each shift, or more, as needed.
  • Serve and refill water and beverages to guests as needed.
  • Brew coffee, decaf and iced tea as needed.
  • Stock service station with supplies as requested.
  • Set-up and break-down buffets, banquet tables, chairs, head tables, display tables, theme decorations, and other equipment as requested per contract.
  • Ensure that service procedures are adhered to as outlined in the TPC Brand Standards.
  • Assist servers with table maintenance pre-cleaning, crumbing, cleaning and resetting including changing out linen. Keep breakdown stations clean at all times.
  • Set-up and breakdown dining room tables, chairs, display tables and carts, theme decorations and other equipment to accommodate the operation as required by the reservation book and/or special event Banquet Event Order.
  • Attend pre-meal meeting as requested.
  • Greet all arriving guest at assigned station in a pleasant manner, make them feel welcomed.
  • Complete daily assigned side work.
  • Operate within all guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc.
  • Understands members and guests comments and complaints and forwards that information immediately to supervisor.
  • Ensure that the Supervisor on the floor, Director of Food and Beverage and/or GM are informed of members/guests who may be intoxicated. Any member/guest who is clearly intoxicated is NOT to be served.
  • Special projects or other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
  • Travel is not expected for this position.

Work Schedule Expectations
  • This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels.

Supervisory Responsibility
  • This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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