Combination Jobs

• Some busser positions are combined with waiter or dishwasher, particularly in smaller restaurants and diners, although this also can be the case in casual supper clubs. Higher-end restaurants usually have separate duties for bussers and for wait staff.
  
  

Cleaning

• The busser clears and wipes off tables and brings the china, glassware and silverware to the dishwashing area. He separates the different types of tableware and throws away paper items.
  
  

Setting Tables

• The busser re-sets cleared tables with silverware, placemats and napkins.
  
  

Removing Single Items

• Bussers continually scan the restaurant to see when customers finish with dishes or glasses that can then be taken to the dishwashing area.
  
  

Set-Up Work

• They do set-up work such as filling condiment bottles and jars and rolling silverware in napkins.
  
  

Serving Beverages

• Bussers often assist wait staff in serving water and coffee, and making sure these beverages are refilled.