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SSushi-San River North
Busser Pt Or Ft Hours NEW
Sushi-San River North
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion
Apply now → 22 hrs ago
AAster Hall
Food Runner NEW
Aster Hall
Busser📍 Chicago$13/hr

Aster Hall seeks a dedicated Food Runner to join their team. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and values harmony and accountability. They offer a full suite of benefits, including medical and 401(k).

Apply now → 23 hrs ago
MMacello Cucina di Puglia
Busser NEW
Macello Cucina di Puglia
Busser📍 Chicago$16/hr

Fast-paced restaurant seeks a detail-oriented team player to clear and reset tables, assist with beverage service, and support the service team. Efficiency and teamwork are essential in this role. A strong work ethic is valued.

Apply now → 1 day ago
EEleven City Diner
Restaurant Busser
Eleven City Diner
Busser📍 Chicago$13/hr

High-volume diner and delicatessen seeks experienced bussers for evening shifts. Fast-paced environment requires serious professionals who can work well in a team. Hourly pay plus tips are offered for 3-5 evening shifts per week.

Apply now → 3 days ago
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Busser
The Barn Steakhouse - Evanston
Busser📍 Evanston$9/hr

The Barn Steakhouse seeks a detail-oriented busser and food runner who is reliable and motivated. This upscale steakhouse offers dining discounts, wellness plans, and insurance benefits. Consistent availability for four shifts per week is required.

Apply now → 3 days ago
SSoul Vibez 3
Food Runner
Soul Vibez 3
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeks a detail-oriented food runner to deliver orders with speed and accuracy. Sanitation and customer satisfaction are top priorities. Opportunities to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Apply now → 3 days ago
MMonteverde
Food Runner
Monteverde
Busser📍 Chicago$13/hr

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, a modern Italian spot in Chicago's West Loop, seeks a team-oriented food runner. This award-winning restaurant values collaboration and excellence. A great opportunity to join a renowned kitchen team.

Apply now → 5 days ago
ZZarella Pizzeria & Taverna
Server Assistant/Food Runner
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
Server📍 Chicago$13/hr

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna in River North seeks a skilled Server Assistant to support the team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for hospitality. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and dining incentives.

Apply now → 6 days ago
SSTK Chicago
Food Runner
STK Chicago
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
TThe Kerryman Bar & Restaurant
Busser
The Kerryman Bar & Restaurant
Busser📍 Chicago$13/hr

The Kerryman Bar & Restaurant, an award-winning River North staple, seeks a full-time busser to work flexible shifts. The ideal candidate is a team player who can also work as a food runner. Competitive opportunity in a well-established venue.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
BBig Jones
Busser
Big Jones
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Big Jones, a hospitality-driven restaurant, seeks a diligent busser to prepare for service and maintain a clean environment. The ideal candidate values teamwork and attention to detail. Comprehensive benefits and staff meals are provided.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
CChicago Cut Steakhouse
Busser Wanted
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Chicago Cut Steakhouse seeks a diligent busser to join their team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic. A premier restaurant group offers a unique opportunity.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
Aavec Highwood
Food Runner
avec Highwood
Busser📍 HighwoodOpen to discussion

One Off Hospitality seeks a skilled Food Runner to join their team at a renowned Chicago venue. The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic. Excellent communication skills are a must.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
Aavec Highwood
Server Assistant
avec Highwood
Busser📍 HighwoodOpen to discussion

One Off Hospitality seeks a skilled Server Assistant to support their team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
BBeatrix - Streeterville
Busser
Beatrix - Streeterville
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Beatrix, a Chicago neighborhood coffeehouse and restaurant, seeks a team-oriented busser to join their staff. The role offers benefits like restaurant discounts, medical insurance, and paid vacation. A commitment to mental health and wellness is prioritized.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
UUncommon Ground
Busser Wanted
Uncommon Ground
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Uncommon Ground seeks a busser to join their team for a busy summer season. They're looking for someone to support their front-of-house staff. Apply in person or send a resume for consideration.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
TTwin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
Busser Wanted
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern seeks a reliable busser to join their team. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong work ethic. Competitive opportunity in a historic tavern setting.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
CChicago Cut
Busser Wanted
Chicago Cut
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Chicago Cut, a premier restaurant, seeks a busser to join their team. They're looking for a detail-oriented individual to support their high-end dining experience. Competitive opportunities are available.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
CChicago Steakhouse
Busser Wanted
Chicago Steakhouse
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Chicago Cut Steakhouse seeks a diligent busser to join their team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic. A premier restaurant group offers a great opportunity for career growth.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
VVirtue Restaurant
Busser
Virtue Restaurant
Busser📍 Chicago$13/hr

Virtue Restaurant seeks a detail-oriented Busser to support front and back of house teams. Strong communication skills are a must to ensure seamless guest experiences. Reliable and attentive individuals are preferred.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
SSTK Chicago
Busser
STK Chicago
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion
Apply now → 2 wks ago
AAviary
Food Runner
Aviary
Busser📍 Chicago$21/hr

Busser job at Aviary in Chicago.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
TTAO Restaurant
Busser - TAO Restaurant Chicago
TAO Restaurant
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Busser job at TAO Restaurant in Chicago.

Apply now → 6 wks ago
BBoyd Gaming
Busperson
Boyd Gaming
Busser📍 Michigan CityOpen to discussion

Busser job at Boyd Gaming in Michigan City.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
TTAO Restaurant
Runner - TAO Restaurant Chicago
TAO Restaurant
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Busser job at TAO Restaurant in Chicago.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
TThe Palm
Busser
The Palm
Busser📍 ChicagoInquire for pay

Busser job at The Palm in Chicago.

Apply now → 8 wks ago
TTrivoli Tavern Chicago
Server Assistant Earn Up To 1 000 Wk
Trivoli Tavern Chicago
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Busser job at Trivoli Tavern Chicago in Chicago.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
HHawksmoor Chicago
Food Runner
Hawksmoor Chicago
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Busser job at Hawksmoor Chicago in Chicago.

Apply now → 11 wks ago
EEataly Chicago
Restaurant Table Support (Busser/Runner, Part-Time) - Eataly Chicago
Eataly Chicago
Busser📍 ChicagoOpen to discussion

Busser job at Eataly Chicago in Chicago.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a busser job in Chicago?
The fastest route in Chicago is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Chicago bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a busser in Chicago?
Plenty of Chicago venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most busser jobs here.
How much do bussers make in Chicago?
Chicago dining rooms in Boystown / Lakeview and Wicker Park & Bucktown run bussers every service — hourly base, plus a cut of what the section makes. Most working Chicago bussers take home roughly $11–$21 an hour.
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