Wait Staff Jobs in Indiana

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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Store Team Member

  • Leo, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Leo, IN
  • 5 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 Team Member

  • Westfield, IN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westfield, IN
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary As a GoGetter, you will be a key player in keeping the kitchen and store running like clockwork. You will often be the first and last smiling face our customers see. From the morning...

Overnight Store Team Member

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary As a Night Store Team Member, you will exceed customer needs and expectations by providing efficient, accurate and pleasant check-out service and shopping assistance. Job Description...

Quick Service Restaurant Worker - Dash Cafe (Harrah's Hoosier Park)

  • Anderson, IN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Anderson, IN
  • 8 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: Prepare, cook, and server customers in outlets within casino DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None KEY JOB FUNCTIONS: Takes orders from customers and serves the order when ready. Rings in the...

Barista - Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 8 hours ago

What you will be doing Responsible for taking orders, and preparing order items to guest satisfaction. Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, maintaining positive...

Starbuck Barista

  • Evansville, IN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 9 hours ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Server

  • Fishers, IN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fishers, IN
  • 9 hours ago

Our Servers are dedicated to their craft and take pride in providing the best customer experience possible for each and every patron we serve. We encourage our Server Assistants to develop their...

Retail Team Member - Cashier

  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 10 hours ago
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 10 hours ago

PANERA CAFE RETAIL TEAM MEMBER: CASHIER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible...

Team Member

  • New Palestine, IN
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Palestine, IN
  • 11 hours ago

Taco Bell joined Flynn Group in 2013 with the acquisition of 76 restaurants. Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 3rd largest Taco Bell franchisee in the world and growing....

Restaurant Team Member. Job in Fort Wayne Gr8Jobs

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 18 hours 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...

Starbucks/Lead Barista

  • Warsaw, IN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Warsaw, IN
  • 18 hours ago

Location: Warsaw, US-IN Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Starbucks/Lead Barista Ensure service standards are met and surpassed by providing customers with prompt, quality coffee selection,...

Count Drop Team Member

  • South Bend, IN
  • 20 hours ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 20 hours ago

SUMMARY: Responsible for handling gaming drops, table game fills, credit and reconciliations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Maintains a thorough working knowledge of...

Barista - PT

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 20 hours 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...

Server - Astrea Rooftop Bar

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 22 hours ago

InterContinental Indianapolis brings refined luxury to Indy's iconic Monument Circle. We're looking for the right team to shape its future. The landmarked Illinois Building showcases a $110 M...

Restaurant Team Member - Cook

  • Plainfield, IN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Plainfield, IN
  • 22 hours ago

Overview Be a Part of Something Uncommonly Good At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We're hiring restaurant Team Members...

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Indiana

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


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