Wait Staff Jobs in Zeeland, MI

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 Busser

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 2 hours 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...

Full Time - Head Cashier - Closing

  • Kentwood, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kentwood, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 12 hours ago

Essential Functions: NOTE: Minors in this role may not be responsible for some of the activities listed below Assisted Self Check Out Demonstrates ability to monitor and identify customers who...

Line Server

  • Holland, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Holland, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 12 hours ago

Part-Time Line Server – Hope College | Creative Dining Services | 10am-2:30pm & 4:30pm-9pm with rotating weekends Holland, MI Join the Creative Dining Services team at Hope College! We're hiring...

Server

  • Grandville, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Grandville, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 12 hours ago

Compensation: $2.13 - $20/HR, including tips You bring a lot to the table! Our SERVERS dont just bring fajitas and margaritas, but charisma, personality, and a charming smile to boot. At On The...

Barista, On-Call, Mon-Wed.

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Barista, On-Call. This position is in a friendly corporate office environment and...

Barista

  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 20 hours ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Breakfast Attendant- $18+/hr! Part time Mornings!

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

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

Server

  • Caledonia, MI (21 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Caledonia, MI (21 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

This restaurant front of house job for Food Server / Waiter / Waitress will focus on guest service / waiting tables in which you will be expected to provide great customer service....

Crew Team Member

  • Grand Rapids, MI (18 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (18 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

KFC Team Member

  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (16 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

Closing Cashier [ Part Time w/evenings]

  • Holland, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Holland, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 2 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Food Runner - Wyoming MI Chili's

  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Role Overview Our Food Runners create an exceptional experience for our Guests and their fellow Team Members by sharing their passion for beverages, food, and people. We hire primarily food...

To Go - Wyoming MI

  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Role Overview Our To-Go Specialists are responsible for providing fast service and great hospitality for our To-Go Guests. If you take pride in great team work and love making people feel special,...

Busser - Wyoming MI Chili's

  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Role Overview Our Busser Team Members are responsible for efficiently maintaining a clean and sanitary dining room for our guests. They provide the dependable and fast service that Chili's is...

Server - Wyoming MI

  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (9 miles from Zeeland, MI)
  • 3 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...

Demographic Data for Zeeland, MI

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Zeeland, MI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Zeeland, MI offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.1%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.6%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Zeeland, MI
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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