Wait Staff Jobs in Arkansas

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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Part-Time Server

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 90+ days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a part-time Server to provide a first-class dining experience to residents and their guests. Responsibilities include pre-setting tables,...

Barista

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 hour ago

Sells and serves products to customers in a courteous and friendly manner....

Team Member

  • Prescott, AR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Prescott, AR
  • 1 hour ago

Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can be the smiling...

Busser - N. Little Rock Chili's

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 2 hours ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 2 hours ago

Role Overview Our Busser Team Members are responsible for efficiently maintaining a clean and sanitary dining room for our guests. They provide the dependable and fast service that Chili's is...

Empowered to make shopping quick and easy for guests at the checklanes, guest services, gift registry, pick-up and drive up while ensuring exceptional quality....

Team Member

  • Marion, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Marion, AR
  • 1 day ago

Team Member Opportunity Awaits! Carrols owns and operates more than 1,000 Burger King Restaurants, and we need great people on our team! As a Team Member, you will become an important member of a...

Full Time - Head Cashier - Closing

  • Conway, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Conway, AR
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions: NOTE: Minors in this role may not be responsible for some of the activities listed below Assisted Self Check Out Demonstrates ability to monitor and identify customers who...

Barista

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

Overview As our Nutrition Assistant I at CHI St. Vincent, you will be responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers in a coffee house or cafe. Their duties include...

Special Events Captain

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago

Additionally, this position requires meeting the public in a professional and courteous manner....

FOH Team Member, Hospitality

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago

Additionally, this position requires meeting the public in a professional and courteous manner....

KFC Team Member

  • Batesville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Batesville, AR
  • 1 day ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

barista - Store# 85384, CENTER ST & DEWITT HENRY DR

  • Beebe, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Beebe, AR
  • 1 day ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it's 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...

Prepared Food Team Member

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 2 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes, and organization? Our prepared meal and rotisserie chicken associates prepare fresh food items daily for our members through...

Cafe Associate

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 2 days ago

... Why do people love eating in our cafe at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help cafe associates. Do you have a passion for preparing...

Dining Room Attendant

  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY - 49779001 Location ID: 49779001 Dining Room Attendant Location: HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY - 49779001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY)....

Demographic Data for Arkansas

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Arkansas

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 in Arkansas 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 in Arkansas
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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