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  1. Occupations
  2. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

SOC: 35-9011.00

Common Job Titles

  • Barback
  • Bus Boy
  • Bus Person
  • Busser

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

522,010

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $22,260. 25th percentile: U.S. $27,830. 50th percentile: U.S. $32,670. 75th percentile: U.S. $36,880. 90th percentile: U.S. $46,380. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$22,260
10% of workers earn the following or more$46,380
Workers on average earn$34,190

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
  • Food Production3.3/5
  • English Language3.3/5
  • Sales and Marketing3.0/5
  • Administration and Management2.8/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Windows

Technology Skills

  • Cafe Cartel Systems
  • Plexis Software Plexis POS
  • RestaurantPlus PRO

Tools & Equipment

  • Blenders
  • Carbonated beverage dispensers
  • Cash registers
  • Chefs' knives
  • Commercial coffeemakers
  • Commercial dishwashers
  • Commercial microwave ovens
  • Food processors
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers 35-3023.00
  • Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 35-3041.00
  • Waiters and Waitresses 35-3031.00
  • Food Preparation Workers 35-2021.00
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 35-9031.00

Moderately Similar

  • Baristas 35-3023.01
  • Bartenders 35-3011.00
  • Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 37-2012.00
  • Dishwashers 35-9021.00
  • Cooks, Short Order 35-2015.00

Related

  • Food Service Managers 11-9051.00
  • Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 39-3093.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 35-1012.00
  • Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 35-2012.00
  • Cooks, Restaurant 35-2014.00
  • Cooks, Private Household 35-2013.00
  • Baggage Porters and Bellhops 39-6011.00
  • Cooks, Fast Food 35-2011.00
  • Chefs and Head Cooks 35-1011.00
  • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 37-2011.00

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Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

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