Wait Staff Jobs in Malden, MA

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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barista - Store# 20891, WALTHAM MARKET PLACE DRIVE

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 8 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...

Barista / Cashier Flexible Hours

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 13 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...

barista - Store# 52676, LYNNFIELD, ROUTE 1

  • Lynnfield, MA (7 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (7 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 60+ 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...

Barista / Cashier - Hiring Immediately

  • Middleton, MA (11 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Middleton, MA (11 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 17 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...

barista - Store# 54813, MIDDLETON, S MAIN ST

  • Middleton, MA (11 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Middleton, MA (11 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 30+ 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...

Barista

  • Hanover, MA (23 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Hanover, MA (23 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 29 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...

Cashier

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Malden, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Malden, MA)
  • moments ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $12.80 - $17.35 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Restaurant Server

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Opportunity: Restaurant Server Serve food and beverage to guests in a courteous and friendly manner in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards....

Part Time Aujourd'hui Server- Four Seasons Hotel Boston

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Barista 20 Hours Rotating Shift

  • Salem, MA (9 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Salem, MA (9 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Wait Staff Non-Tipped

  • East Boston, MA (4 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • East Boston, MA (4 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

What You’ll Do: As a Wait Staff Non-Tipped at SodexoMagic, you are warm-welcomers and experience ambassadors....

Server - The Reserve at East Longmeadow

  • Norwood, MA (18 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Norwood, MA (18 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : The Reserve at East Longmeadow - Norwood, MA Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a high level of customer...

Server Lead (Full Time) 1411446

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Flik Hospitality GroupWe are hiring immediately for full time SERVER LEAD positions.Location: BXP 200 Club - 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.Note: online applications accepted...

Cashier

  • Saugus, MA (3 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Saugus, MA (3 miles from Malden, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Cashier Raising Cane's Saugus, MA 01906 Starting hiring pay at: $17 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun...

Lead Retail Cashier- Drugstore

  • Everett, MA (1 mile from Malden, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Everett, MA (1 mile from Malden, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Company Description Job DescriptionThe Encore Boston Harbor Retail Lead Cashier will be responsible for ongoing coordination within the Retail Department. Responsible for greeting customers,...

Demographic Data for Malden, MA

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Malden, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Malden, MA 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 Malden, MA
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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