busser
Americannoun
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bussers
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The host of “The Line” recalls dropping out of school, his busser job and the chef who inspired him most.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Some months it was even slower than Covid,” said the 63-year-old, who came to the U.S. in 1982 and worked his way up from busser at a local country club.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
Young women, single mothers and immigrants make up most of the hospitality industry’s server, runner and busser workforce, said Sekou Siby, chief executive and president of the worker-led nonprofit Restaurant Opportunities Centers United.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2022
I started as a busser; clearing plates, filling waters, bringing out salads.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
The paychecks improved 20 years ago when she started as busser and later became a waitress at Fiesta Henderson, a local casino and hotel near her home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2020
In Key West, Bobby Kuchinsky, general manager of Half Shell Raw Bar, terminated six of his employees, including prep cooks and bussers, who had TPS protections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“These dudes were bussers, bouncers and managers in the clubs and they were making crazy cash,” Jesse said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
At the end of each shift at Cafe Juanita, servers reconcile sales and tip percentages to different support staff: food runners, bussers, bartenders, etc.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2022
“TI employees, including managers, waitstaff and bussers, are tasked with reminding guests to follow procedure for the safety of everyone on property. We take the security of our employees and guests very seriously.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2020
Between the other bussers side-eyeing my sudden elevated status and the sad-faced out-of-towners asking if the rumor about Fireball was true, I couldn’t hear a word of what Sadie and Max had to say.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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