What does a Busboy do?
Busboys often box to-go orders, bring food to tables when Servers are busy, make non-alcoholic drinks, and disinfect tables for new customers. They also keep track of supply inventories and let management know when to order to-go boxes, condiments, cleaners, and other supplies. Busboys sometimes have conversations with customers and offer suggestions or answer questions about menu items. Many Busboys operate ice cream dispensers, coffeemakers, blenders and other equipment. Most Busboys work part-time, and more experienced Busboys sometimes help train new employees.
Busboy skills and qualifications
Successful Busboys have outgoing, friendly personalities, and they can be professional and polite while making dining out convenient and relaxing. Busboys need to be physically active and able to stand and walk around for long periods. They also need to be prepared to do physical tasks like moving boxes or trash bags. They also need to balance trays or plates with hot or cold food and drinks and avoid spills. Some of the top skills and qualifications for Busboys include:
- Outstanding customer service
- Good written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of basic math
- Understanding of food safety and how bacteria and viruses can spread
- Good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
Busboy experience requirements
Most Busboy jobs don’t require any work experience. However, candidates need to be familiar with tasks like sweeping, cleaning tables and making tea or coffee.
Busboy education and training requirements
Most Busboy jobs don’t require a degree. You can provide on-the-job training to make new Busboys familiar with your menu items and ingredients, and how your restaurant prepares its dishes.
Busboy salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average pay rate for a Busboy in Canada is $17.53 per hour. Individual pay levels will vary depending on experience, education, skill level, the company, and the location.
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