Wait Staff Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Barista - Part Time - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 hours ago

Part Time. Ideal candidate will be available Friday-Monday mornings 5:30am-11:30am. Currently offering $15.00/hour, PTO, Daily Pay available, Free Parking, Discount Travel Benefits, and more!...

barista - Store# 51408, HICKMAN RD & ALICES RD - WAUKEE

  • Waukee, IA (13 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Waukee, IA (13 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 15 hours 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...

Starbucks Barista

  • Urbandale, IA (1 mile from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Urbandale, IA (1 mile from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Cash Operations Cashier

  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Excellent guest service skills and attention to detail required. Must be able to count money accurately....

Nutrition Services Team Member - Cook I - Ankeny High School

  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines,...

Server - Clive Chili's

  • Clive, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clive, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our Servers don't just provide our Guests with amazing food and drinks. They deliver hospitality and service that is absolutely Chili's! If you take pride in providing great service...

Server

  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. Were about loving what youre doing today and preparing you...

Hotel Breakfast Attendant

  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago

The Residence Inn by Marriott Ankeny, located in The District at Prairie Trail, is looking for an early bird who loves working with people to serve our complimentary breakfast. The ideal candidate...

Concession Cashier

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Concession Cashier | Part-Time | Casey's Center Location US-IA-Des Moines Job ID 2025-25209 Location Name Casey's Center Category Concessions / Premium Seating Type Regular Part-Time Oak View...

Server - Clive Chilis

  • Clive, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clive, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Our Servers don't just provide our Guests with amazing food and drinks. They deliver hospitality and service that is absolutely Chili's! If you take pride in providing great service...

barista - Store# 08950, MERLE HAY & DOUGLAS

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 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...

Catering Server Part-Time Caseys Center

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards....

Team Member

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

Preferred: Restaurant, retail, or guest service experience....

Catering Server Part-Time Casey's Center

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards....

Smokey Row Barista

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Demographic Data for Des Moines, IA

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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