Wait Staff Jobs in Booneville, MS

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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Team Member (Ripley)

  • Ripley, MS (20 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ripley, MS (20 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 3 days ago

As a Team Member at West Quality, you have the most important job in our company. Your number one responsibility will be serving our guest. As a Team Member there are multiple roles that impact...

Team Member (Booneville)

  • Booneville, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Booneville, MS
  • 4 days ago

As a Team Member there are multiple roles that impact the overall guest experience. Whether you are the smiling face greeting our guest in drive thru or front counter, or the cook preparing our...

Restaurant Team Member Part Time

  • Tupelo, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Req ID: 462836 Address: 4601 McCullough Blvd. Tupelo, MS, 38804 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Retail Cashier Part Time

  • Tupelo, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Req ID: 462013 Address: 4601 McCullough Blvd. Tupelo, MS, 38804 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Tupelo, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 458903 Address: 4601 McCullough Blvd. Tupelo, MS, 38804 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Tupelo, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 459322 Address: 4601 McCullough Blvd. Tupelo, MS, 38804 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

KFC Team Member

  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 9 days 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...

Team Member

  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 13 days ago

Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can be the smiling...

Team Member (Cashier / Cook)

  • Burnsville, MS (20 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 17 days ago
  • Burnsville, MS (20 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 17 days ago

At Jacks, we may be all about the south, but were also all about YOU! If you want to join a family-friendly company filled with great folks, work somewhere you love, and learn how to make a true...

Team Member KFC TacoBell

  • Booneville, MS
  • 18 days ago
  • Booneville, MS
  • 18 days ago

Join the West Quality KFC/TACO BELL family and find a great career. This is a place where great people work together. As a Team Member at West Quality, you have the most important job in our...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Walnut, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 24 days ago
  • Walnut, MS (24 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 24 days ago

Req ID: 459326 Address: 600 Richardson Drive Walnut, MS, 38683 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

To-Go Specialist

  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like Care beyond the table - At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It's an...

KFC Team Member J310048

  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 60+ days ago

Description 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...

To-Go Specialist

  • Saltillo, MS (19 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saltillo, MS (19 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like Care beyond the table At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its an...

Team Member

  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Corinth, MS (18 miles from Booneville, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Booneville, MS

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 Booneville, MS 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 Booneville, MS
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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