Wait Staff Jobs in Milford, CT

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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Breakfast Attendant

  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 17 days ago

Hampton Inn & Suites New Haven - South - West Haven SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly,...

Cashier/Take-out restaurant

  • Stratford, CT (4 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Stratford, CT (4 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 18 hours ago

Immediate opening. Looking for experienced and mature person for busy pizza takeout. Looking for a responsible, friendly cashier, familiar with Italian food who can work fast-paced. Excellent...

Cashiers Assistant (Front End Service & Bagger) - Full Time

  • Lake Grove, NY (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

Assists customers and cashiers during the checkout process. Bags groceries, retrieves carts, and may act in the capacity of a Cashier and its functions. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require...

Server - Per Diem

  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Per Diem - Must be able to work Weekdays and Weekends and must be able to work into the Fall months. When you work at Pomperaug Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the...

Server - Part Time

  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossing: Server - Part time Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. We are looking for a Server to join our team! As part of the Benchmark dining...

barista - Store# 14745, W. HAVEN, SAW MILL

  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 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...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Ridge, NY (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ridge, NY (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Pay Range - $16.00 - $16.00/hour + Tips Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From...

Barista - PT

  • North Haven, CT (15 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Haven, CT (15 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

As a Barista, you provide first class service to our customers with every drink you create and every cookie you bake, ensuring their experience is your top priority. You make the customer...

Barista - Graduate New Haven (Part Time)

  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Collegiate Hotel Group is seeking a Barista to join Graduate New Haven and its brilliant team of hospitality enthusiasts. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Welcomes customers by determining their...

Starbucks Cashier I - PT

  • Branford, CT (14 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Branford, CT (14 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Lane Server

  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as a Lane Server and become part of a vibrant atmosphere...

Barista (Full Time)

  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

CulinArt Sector We are hiring immediately for a full time BARISTA position. Location: MERRITT 7 301 - 301 Merritt 7 Corporate Park S, Norwalk, CT 06851. Note: online applications accepted only....

Server

  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings Server - Full Time Shift 11am - 7pm Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. We are looking for a Server to join our team! As part of the...

Team Member

  • Wallingford, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Brand: Bruegger's Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Brueggers, weve been kettle cooking our bagels and serving tradition you can taste for over 35 Years! We guarantee...

Server - Part Time

  • Darien, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Darien, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Server/Waitstaff Saturday and Sunday availability required. Maplewood at Darien, 599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The...

Demographic Data for Milford, CT

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Milford, CT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Milford, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
4.1%
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 Milford, CT
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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