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SSoho House & Co
Food Runner - Soho House Portland NEW
Soho House & Co
Busser📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Soho House Portland seeks a skilled Food Runner to deliver exceptional service. This role requires a team player who can facilitate kitchen and server collaboration. Outstanding customer service skills are a must.

Apply now → 1 day ago
KKinboshi Ramen
Front of House Counter Server and Busser
Kinboshi Ramen
Server📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Kinboshi Ramen seeks a friendly and upbeat front of house server to take orders and bus tables. Must be comfortable with multitasking and have a Food Handlers Card and OLCC permit. Scratch-made Japanese ramen restaurant offers full and part-time positions.

Apply now → 4 days ago
CCAMO - Portland
Food Runner
CAMO - Portland
Busser📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Upscale Portland kitchen seeks a reliable Food Runner to deliver orders to customers on foot, e-scooter, or e-bike. Weekend availability is required for this key role. Accurate and quick delivery is crucial for a great guest experience.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
SSay When
Food runner / Busser
Say When
Busser📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeking a reliable and team-focused food runner to deliver food and drinks promptly. Must be able to maintain clean tables and provide excellent guest service. Opportunity to support a high-performing front-of-house team.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
HHenry's
Busser
Henry's
Busser📍 PortlandOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
LLechon
Part-time Support Staff (Food Runner/Host)
Lechon
Host📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Lechon, a South American inspired restaurant in Downtown Portland, seeks a part-time support staff member who is fun, professional, and passionate about innovative food and great guest service. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has flexible scheduling availability. They should be passionate about taking care of people.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
SSalty's on the Columbia River
BUSSER
Salty's on the Columbia River
Busser📍 Portland$17/hr

Salty's seeks a team-oriented busser with a positive attitude and strong customer skills. Experience is a plus, but open availability and weekend shifts are a must. Ideal candidate is a hard worker who can multitask and maintain a clean environment.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
CCampana
Expo/Food Runner
Campana
Busser📍 Portland$17/hr

Campana seeks an experienced Expo/Food Runner for 25-30 hours a week. The ideal candidate has a current food handler's card and OLCC certification. Hourly pay is $16.80 plus $6.20 in tips, with paid vacation accrual after 90 days.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
JJake's Crawfish
Food Runner
Jake's Crawfish
Busser📍 PortlandOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
JJake's Grill
Busser
Jake's Grill
Busser📍 PortlandOpen to discussion
Apply now → 4 wks ago
CChart House
Busser
Chart House
Busser📍 PortlandInquire for pay

Busser job at Chart House in Portland.

Apply now → 8 wks ago
JJake's Crawfish
Busser
Jake's Crawfish
Busser📍 PortlandInquire for pay

Busser job at Jake's Crawfish in Portland.

Apply now → 8 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a busser job in Portland?
The fastest route in Portland 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. Portland bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a busser in Portland?
Plenty of Portland 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 Portland?
Bussing in Portland pays base plus tip-out — downtown and the Alberta Arts District restaurants turn tables fast enough to make that share count. Most working Portland bussers take home roughly $10–$18 an hour.
What is Startender?
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