Checklist ATS pour commis de salle : déjouez les filtres

Le secteur de la restauration emploie 15,9 millions de personnes et prévoit 200 000 créations nettes d'emplois en 2025, mais 77 % des exploitants déclarent que le recrutement reste leur principal défi.

ATS Keywords

Core Job Function

Bussing, table clearing, table resetting, silverware replacement, linen replacement, glassware restocking, place setting, condiment restocking, water service, table sanitization, crumbing tables, pre-bussing, post-service breakdown, food running, tray carrying, expo support

Technology

Toast POS, Aloha POS (NCR), Square POS, Micros (Oracle), TouchBistro, Clover, OpenTable, Resy

Certifications

ServSafe Food Handler, state food handler card, food safety certification, ServSafe Allergen Awareness, ANSI-accredited food handler program, health department standards, OSHA workplace safety

Soft Skills

Guest interaction, customer service, team coordination, server support, multitasking, fast-paced environment, high-volume dining, physical stamina, flexible scheduling

Venue-Specific

Fine dining service, casual dining, banquet setup, banquet breakdown, event service, hotel restaurant operations, cafeteria line maintenance, buffet maintenance

Format Rules

• .docx preferred
• Single column, standard section headings, standard fonts 10-12pt
• No graphics, icons, or skill-level bars
• Contact info in document body
• One page maximum for busser roles

12 Optimized Bullet Examples

High-Volume Restaurant

1. Bussed and reset 50-70 table covers per shift in 180-seat restaurant, maintaining under-3-minute turnaround.
2. Executed pre-bussing protocol during multi-course service, reducing server wait time by 30 seconds per table.
3. Restocked server stations with silverware, glassware, and condiments at 15-minute intervals.
4. Maintained sanitation standards in compliance with local health department codes.

Fine Dining

5. Crumbed tables between courses, replaced soiled linen, polished silverware to fine dining standards.
6. Assisted sommelier with wine service logistics supporting a 400-label wine program.
7. Coordinated with kitchen expo via headset communication to time food delivery within 90 seconds.

Banquet and Catering

8. Set up and broke down banquet configurations for 50-300 guest events.
9. Maintained buffet stations, replenishing chafing dishes and beverage dispensers.
10. Loaded and unloaded catering supplies weighing up to 50 lbs per load.

Cafeteria

11. Monitored self-service beverage and condiment stations in 500-seat corporate cafeteria.
12. Operated commercial dishwashing equipment processing 400+ items per hour.

Professional Summary Examples

Entry-Level (0-6 Months)

Motivated dining room team member with ServSafe Food Handler certification and hands-on experience bussing tables in fast-paced casual dining. Trained in sanitation protocols, food running, and server support during 150+ cover shifts.

Experienced (1-3 Years)

Experienced busser with 2+ years in 200+ seat high-volume restaurants, maintaining under-3-minute turnaround. Proficient in pre-bussing, food running, Toast POS. ServSafe Food Handler and allergen awareness certified. 500+ shifts with zero unexcused absences.

Seeking Server Promotion

3 years busser and food runner experience in fine dining and banquet settings, 100-300 guest venues. ServSafe Food Handler and Allergen Awareness certified. Pursuing server position.

Common Mistakes

1. Using "Busboy" instead of "Busser" in job title.
2. Omitting food safety certifications.
3. Writing duty-based bullets instead of achievement-based.
4. Using designed resume templates.
5. Listing "References Available Upon Request."
6. Inconsistent or missing employment dates.
7. Ignoring venue scale and cover counts.

ATS Checklist

• [ ] .docx format
• [ ] Single-column layout
• [ ] Standard section headers
• [ ] "Bussing" or "Busser" appears at least once
• [ ] Food safety certification listed by exact name
• [ ] At least one POS system named
• [ ] Venue type specified
• [ ] Sanitation keywords present
• [ ] At least 3 bullets with quantified metrics
• [ ] One page total

Last updated: February 2026.