Wait Staff Jobs in Kansas

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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Premium Busser

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description Summary Keep guest facing areas clean of dishes and trash. Provide extraordinary hospitality service to all guests on match days. Job Description Personal Attributes Be able to...

Store Cashier I

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 hour 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...

Store Cashier I - PT

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 hour 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...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Topeka, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 1 hour ago

Req ID: 453403 Address: 1811 NW Brickyard Rd Topeka, KS, 66618 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Cashier

  • Topeka, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Location Name: STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL - 78578004 Location ID: 78578004 Cashier Location: STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL - 78578004 Workdays/shifts: Mornings - varying days. More details...

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Ellis, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Ellis, KS
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 452992 Address: 200 Washington Street Ellis, KS, 67637 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Garden City, KS
  • 29 days ago
  • Garden City, KS
  • 29 days ago

Restaurant Team Member The Restaurant Team member performs assigned workstation duties to ensure quality products and service are delivered to our customers meeting Papa John's standards. Comply...

Hourly Team Member

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 90+ days ago

Our Hourly Team Member role can encompass a range of different responsibilities depending on your interest: The food runner duties include: Delivers orders to guests in the dining room and ensures...

Coffee Shop Barista

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 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...

Harvest Restaurant Server - Part Time

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago

Position Objectives It is the primary responsibility of the Server to prepare event space and equipment and clean up at the conclusion of the event. During the event the Server will be responsible...

Lead Cashier

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago

This position is responsible for driving loyalty results, including credit, through a focus on performance (sales, guest experience, and loyalty), people (guest service, and associate training and development...

Cashier/Runner

  • Edwardsville, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Edwardsville, KS
  • 1 day ago

Cashier/Runner The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating in locations across multiple states. OUR MISSION: Be...

Server - 250

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago

Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town 820 East 2nd Street North Wichita, KS 67202 128 Room Hotel Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet...

Server

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 1 day ago

Why Choose Us: Competitive Compensation Health and Welfare Benefits 401(k) with Company Match Flexible Scheduling Opportunity for development and career growth Knowledge: Excellent guest service skills...

Breakfast Attendant

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago

Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude....

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Kansas

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 Kansas offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.7%
Bachelor's Degree
20.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

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


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