Wait Staff Jobs in Idaho

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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barista - Store# 19869, 12TH AVE. RD & E. HAWAII AVE.

  • Starbucks
  • Nampa, ID
  • 3 hours ago
  • Nampa, ID
  • 3 hours ago

Crafting the world's finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to...

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barista - Store# 10732, GLENWOOD & CHINDEN- GARDEN CITY

  • Starbucks
  • Garden City, ID
  • 3 hours ago
  • Garden City, ID
  • 3 hours ago

Crafting the world's finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to...

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Subway Cashier

  • Pilot Flying
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 7 hours ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 7 hours ago

Qualifications Required Qualifications Incredible guest service skills and ability to maintain a guest focused culture Ability to complete accurate sales transactions Ability to cleanly and safely...

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Busser

  • Tamarack Resort
  • Donnelly, ID
  • 15 hours ago
  • Donnelly, ID
  • 15 hours ago

SUMMARY The Busser position will provide assistance to servers to ensure restaurant operations run smoothly for Tamarack Resort LLC guests. EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE Working at Tamarack is an incredibly...

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Server

  • Tamarack Resort
  • Donnelly, ID
  • 15 hours ago
  • Donnelly, ID
  • 15 hours ago

SUMMARY A Restaurant Server, or Server, is responsible for bringing food and beverages to dine-in customers seated in their section at a restaurant. Their duties include writing down each...

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Barista

  • Dutch Bros Coffee
  • Buhl, ID
  • 16 hours ago
  • Buhl, ID
  • 16 hours ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes...

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Back of House Team Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Meridian, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Welcome to Chick-fil-A Ten Mile & Vanguard! Here, we are guided by one principle: Be A Sign In Love. BASIL. Love is at the heart of everything we do, driving us to lead with humility...

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FULL TIME DAY Back of House Team Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Meridian, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 1 day ago

This position and pay rate is for Full Time Daytime availability only Job Summary: Welcome to Chick-fil-A Ten Mile & Vanguard! Here, we are guided by one principle: Be A Sign In Love. BASIL. Love...

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Catering Attendant (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Pocatello, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Pocatello, ID
  • 1 day ago

Location: Idaho State University We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CATERING ATTENDANT positions. Address: 1065 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83209. Note: online applications...

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Server

  • Century Park Associates
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • 1 day ago

Serves residents timely and with appropriate serving techniques Serves meals using trays Strips and resets tables as needed during serving times Removes dishes throughout meal service and delivers to dishwashing...

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Starbucks Barista

  • Albertsons
  • Meridian, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 1 day ago

A Day in the Life: As a Barista, you will be provided with the skills and products to make the customers day memorable and thats no tall order. Favorite beverages, new and exciting pastry and food...

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Catering Attendant (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Pocatello, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Pocatello, ID
  • 1 day ago

Location: Idaho State University We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CATERING ATTENDANT positions. Address : 1065 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83209. Note: online applications...

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KFC Team Member

  • KFC
  • Moscow, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Moscow, ID
  • 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...

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barista - Store# 08832, EAGLE ROAD & FLORENCE DR.

  • Starbucks
  • Meridian, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 2 days ago

at Starbucks in Meridian, Idaho, United States Job Description Crafting the worlds finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup...

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Back Server/Busser

  • North Italia
  • Meridian, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 2 days ago

service is amazing and everyone has everything they need Thank guests as they are leaving Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant Qualifications...

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Demographic Data for Idaho

Moving to Idaho? Find some basic demographic data about Idaho below.


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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Idaho

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 Idaho offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
4.2%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%

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


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