Wait Staff Jobs in Naples, FL

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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Hyatt House Naples Pool Server

  • Naples, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Server to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude...

Breakfast Attendant Full Time

  • Naples, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 18 hours ago

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Breakfast Attendant to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to...

Dining Room Server

  • Bonita Springs, FL (13 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bonita Springs, FL (13 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

Overview No Experience Required! Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit! We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition...

Server - Part Time

  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago

When you work at The Arlington, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in...

Baleen Busser/Food Runner

  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago

WORK in PARADISE: Ranked #5 of the Best Hotels & Resorts in Florida and the only Naples Resort in the Top 20. LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club, located directly on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, offers...

Busser/Food Runner

  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago

Come join us, share knowledge on each seasons scratch cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, and provide guest with world class dining - taking them some place great!...

Server

  • Naples, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 3 days ago

Company DescriptionDo you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence,...

Server/Dietary

  • Naples, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence,...

Team Member

  • Fort Myers Beach, FL (22 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Myers Beach, FL (22 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 3 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Server

  • Naples, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 4 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

Patient Server (Part Time)

  • Naples, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 4 days ago

Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations....

On-Call Banquet & Event Server

  • Bonita Springs, FL (13 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bonita Springs, FL (13 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Salt Leaf Golf Preserve is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of an On-Call Banquet Server. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused...

Patient Server (Part Time)

  • Naples, FL (3 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naples, FL (3 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations....

Server (Part-time)

  • Estero, FL (18 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Estero, FL (18 miles from Naples, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Description Job Overview: As a Server, you'll be responsible for the forefront of Resident interaction with the dining program for the community. From daily operation of the restaurant and bar to...

Patient Server (Full Time)

  • Naples, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 6 days ago

Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations....

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Naples, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Naples, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.5%
Bachelor's Degree
21.0%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
3.9%
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 Naples, FL
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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