Wait Staff Jobs in Laytonsville, MD

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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Server

  • Chevy Chase, MD (17 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (17 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

Title Server About the Organization A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHEVY CHASE CLUB, INC. Chevy Chase Club is a distinctive social institution that, since 1892, has provided members, their families and guests...

Server

  • Rockville, MD (10 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (10 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Why us? HELLO BETTY Bethesda is anchored at Pike and Rose with Brandon Sumblin, 6x Food Network Winner taking the helm in the Kitchen. Brandon is purposed to Inspire and unveil the Beauty of Hello...

Banquet Server

  • West McLean, VA (19 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • West McLean, VA (19 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Guest Service Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing...

Barista - Starbucks at Reagan National - DCA Airport

  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

Your career deserves... MORE OPPORTUNITIES Paradies Lagardere is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire. We are looking for passionate individuals to fill our roles in a retail and...

Cashier - Dinner/Close Shift

  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: 17 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Team Member

  • Sterling, VA (21 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (21 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and growing industry with over 200,000 restaurants in the U.S.? Yum Brands, a leader in the industry, owns nearly 60,000 restaurants globally, including over...

barista - Store# 07527, SHOPPES @ METRO STATION

  • Hyattsville, MD (22 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (22 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 12 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...

Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time

  • Washington, DC (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

Performs all duties to maintaining general cleanliness and safety on the floor, in seating areas, restrooms, and back offices. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive...

Server

  • Berwyn Heights, MD (19 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Berwyn Heights, MD (19 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

You know what it takes to fuel moments worth sharing and have exceptional time management, attention to detail, and guest service skills. Not sure if your experience aligns?...

Busser

  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Busser This isn't just your next job - it's your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest's experience the...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Berwyn Heights, MD (19 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Berwyn Heights, MD (19 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

Pay Range - $16.00 - $16.00/hour + Tips Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From...

Server

  • Washington, DC (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Our Street Pizza restaurant embodies pizza without rules. Brash, fun, delicious, irreverent, democratic - we take our pizza very seriously but never ourselves. Located in China Town DC, Street...

Busser

  • McLean, VA (20 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (20 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Busser PeopleReady of Bowie, MD now hiring Bussers in McLean, VA! Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from: Next-day pay for many of our...

Server

  • Gaithersburg, MD (6 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (6 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Cocktail Runner - Sports & Social Washington

  • Washington, DC (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (23 miles from Laytonsville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for Laytonsville, MD

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Laytonsville, MD

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 Laytonsville, MD 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 Laytonsville, MD
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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