Definitions:

1. A restaurant attendant who sets tables and assits waiters and clears away dirty dishes. NOUN
   • The waiter's assistant diligently cleared plates and refilled water glasses throughout the busy restaurant.
2. A restaurant staff member who supports the waiter by performing tasks such as cleaning tables, refilling water, bringing bread, delivering food, or resetting tables, but typically does not take customers orders. NOUN
   • The waiter's assitant cleared the plates quickly between courses.

Synonyms:

• busboy
• busser
• runner