Wait Staff Jobs in Louisville, KY

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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Restaurant Team Member

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 hours ago

Do you want to have fun, make new friends and earn extra cash? If so, Papa Johns is the right fit for you! As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be the face for our customers ensuring they receive...

Server - Full-Time

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team at Vitality Living as a Server at our Stony Brook Community in Louisville! At Vitality Living, we are more than just a place of work; we are a vibrant community dedicated to creating...

Part-Time/Weekend Breakfast Attendant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Cashier - Guy Fieri's Smokehouse

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Award winning chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality, Guy Fieri, brings his new dining concept, Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse, to Fourth Street Live! Inducted into the American Royal BBQ Hall of...

Server - The Sports & Social Club

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, bartender, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors....

Busser/Runner - Guy Fieri's Smokehouse

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Busser/Runner Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism. Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of...

Banquet Server

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

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

Food Captain

  • Sellersburg, IN (9 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sellersburg, IN (9 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Store 4700042: 602 & 604 S Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, Indiana 47172 Shift Availability Flexible Availability Job Type Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the...

In-Room Dining Food & Beverage Attendant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Hotel Bourre Bonne Curio Collection 133 W Market St Louisville, KY 40202 Hotel with 168 Rooms Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management Employer Paid Parking, Employee shift meals provided,...

Breakfast / Lunch Server Asstistant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

And your contribution makes it possible for wait staff to provide speedy, attentive guest service. Your efforts matter and you're proud to do your part....

Food Runner // Busser

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

And, your contribution makes it possible for wait staff to provide speedy, attentive guest service. Your efforts matter and you're proud to do your part....

Server -Al's Table

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Support the vision, mission, and service standards of the Crowne Plaza Hotel by providing positive, consistent service that exceeds guest expectations Taking food and beverage orders using...

Server Support

  • Clarksville, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Clarksville, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Breakfast Attendant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm professional manner Understanding of hotel products and guest...

Part-Time Bqt. Server/Set Up

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Louisville, KY

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Louisville, KY

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 Louisville, KY 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 Louisville, KY
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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