Wait Staff Jobs in Michigan

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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Cashier

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 4 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,...

Food Runner - Brighton Chili's

  • Brighton, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 6 hours 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...

Busser - Brighton Chili's

  • Brighton, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 6 hours 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...

To Go - Brighton Chili's

  • Brighton, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 6 hours 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,...

Customer Service Desk Team Member - Part Time

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 hours ago

Provides support as a member of the Front-End team to include providing all guest service functions according to procedure and holding a lasting impression on WFM customers' shopping experience....

Waitstaff

  • Flint, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Flint, MI
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities What you will do as a Waitstaff Set and clear tables, take residents' dining orders, and provide the highest level of customer service. Review menus with residents and acquaint...

Papa Johns Restaurant Team Member

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 7 hours ago

Summary Perform assigned workstation duties to ensure quality products and service are delivered to our customers meeting Papa John's standards. Comply with Papa John's uniform, appearance, and...

Server

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 7 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Our jobs aren't just about putting food on the table that our guests will enjoy until they ask for their bill. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique...

Server/Barista

  • Novi, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 12 hours ago

Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel 21111 Haggerty Road Novi, MI 48375 238 Room Hotel Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Starbucks Barista - nights and weekends

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 18 hours ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Banquet Captain-Specializing in Guest Service & Experience

  • Lansing, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 18 hours ago

We are looking for a Banquet Lead-AV Specialist Pay scale: $20-24.00/hour What You’ll Do as Our Banquet Captain As our Banquet Lead, you’ll take the reins in ensuring flawless event execution and...

Cashier

  • Coldwater, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Coldwater, MI
  • 18 hours ago

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a...

Restaurant Team Member - Cashier

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 19 hours ago

PANERA CAFE RETAIL TEAM MEMBER: CASHIER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible...

Retail Team Member - Cashier

  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 19 hours ago

PANERA CAFE RETAIL TEAM MEMBER: CASHIER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible...

Server

  • Troy, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 21 hours ago

Job Details Job Title Server Posted: 5/22/2025 Salary: $3.33 - $3.33 / hour Location MI, Troy 2089 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Servers Full & Part Time...

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Michigan

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 Michigan offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.4%
Bachelor's Degree
21.0%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
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 Michigan
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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