Busser / Dining-Room Attendant — On-the-job English
Study in your language — but on the job you'll speak English. These are the real phrases you actually say for this work, with a note in your language. Not a script; common situations workers report.
Taking short directions from the server
Got it — I'll clear table 5 and reset for a party of 6.
Confirm the table number and what to do.
Running this food to table 12 now.
Say where the food is going as you carry it.
Brief courtesies with guests
Can I take these plates for you?
Ask before clearing a guest's plate.
Let me refill your water.
A common line — you keep waters topped up.
Sorry about the wait — someone will be right with you.
Hand a guest question to the server; don't take orders.