Wait Staff Jobs

Wait Staff, also known as servers, are integral to the Hospitality Service industry as they are primarily responsible for serving food and beverages to customers, taking orders, and providing excellent customer service in restaurants, cafes, and other food-service establishments. Their tasks include handling cash transactions, cleaning tables, answering customer inquiries about the menu, and ensuring that the food service area is clean and well-stocked. They are the face of the establishment, as they directly interact with customers, making them crucial in maintaining the restaurant's reputation and overall guest experience.

Essential skills for Wait Staff include strong communication, ability to work under pressure, customer service skills, physical stamina, and multitasking. They must also have a good memory to remember orders and the layout of the tables. No specific certifications are generally needed, but having a Food Handler's Card or ServSafe certification can be beneficial, while some upscale restaurants might require formal training or a degree in hospitality or a related field. Before becoming a Wait Staffer, a person may have roles such as Host or Hostess, Busser, or Food Runner. These positions allow individuals to gain experience in the food service environment and customer service, preparing them for a server position.

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Wesley Enhanced Living

Dining Server

Overview Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #5 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry! Hiring Immediately! As a Dining Server, you will be able to create a warm and welcoming...

Waitstaff / Server

  • Shell, WY
  • 12 days ago
  • Shell, WY
  • 12 days ago

welcoming guests Take orders and help guests in a polite, caring and pleasant way Delivering food to tables Delivering a great customer experience Clean up the dining area and serving area after each meal Vacuum...

Wesley Enhanced Living

Dining Aide

Overview Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #5 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry! Hiring Immediately! The Dining Aide is responsible for creating an enjoyable dining...

Barista

  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Take orders, record in MICROS system and prepare food and coffee beverages. Ensure that appliances (e.g., coffee makers) are turned on/off at the appropriate times....

Host/Busser/Runner

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 20 hours ago

Provide excellent guest service. In all roles, you will: Ensure guest satisfaction and provide exceptional service. Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment....

Server

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 25 days ago

Why work with us? Pay Rate: $10.35/hr + tips Flexible scheduling work as little or as much as you want Paid training DailyPay work today, get paid tomorrow Advancement opportunities Free admission...

Food and Beverage Cashier

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 25 days ago

Why work with us? Paid training Work today, get paid tomorrow with DailyPay! Advancement and promotion opportunities Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks, including White Water Bay Free tickets...

Food & Beverage Team Member

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Why work with us? Flexible scheduling work as little or as much as you want Paid training DailyPay work today, get paid tomorrow Advancement opportunities Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks,...

Hourly Team Member

  • Mars, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Mars, PA
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary A GetGo Retail Team Member application is for a variety of positions that GetGo frequently hires. By submitting this application, you are expressing interest in this location, and will...

Hourly Car Wash Team Member

  • Cranberry Twp, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Cranberry Twp, PA
  • 9 days ago

Maintain cleanliness of equipment, floor, interior and exterior car wash and vacuum areas, etc., to ensure safety and sanitation regulations are met....

CAR Wash Team Member

  • Fombell, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Fombell, PA
  • 15 days ago

Maintain cleanliness of equipment, floor, interior and exterior car wash and vacuum areas, etc., to ensure safety and sanitation regulations are met....

Store Team Member

  • Cranberry Twp, PA
  • 26 days ago
  • Cranberry Twp, PA
  • 26 days ago

Job Summary A GetGo Retail Team Member application is for a variety of positions that GetGo frequently hires. By submitting this application, you are expressing interest in this location, and will...

Food Service Cashier

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 18 days ago

Why work with us? Flexible scheduling work as little or as much as you want Paid training DailyPay work today, get paid tomorrow Advancement opportunities Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks,...

Barista

  • Hayes, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Hayes, VA
  • 14 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each...

barista - Store# 69857, HAYES - GW PARKWAY

  • Hayes, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hayes, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each...

Wait Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
On Staff: Combat Staff Masterclass
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Wait Staff Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.4%
Bachelor's Degree
21.1%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Wait Staffs
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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