Wait Staff Jobs in Aurora, NE

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 - Thunder Road Sports Bar

  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Education and/or Experience (include certs or licenses needed): Restaurant, retail or guest service experience preferred....

Barista

  • Hastings, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hastings, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 3 days ago

BARISTA HASTINGS, NE Established in 1998, Scooter's Coffee has distinguished itself as one of the premiere specialty coffee companies in the industry. Scooter's Coffee may be one of the...

barista - Store# 65145, LOCUST ST AND STATE FAIR BLVD

  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 7 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...

Starbucks Barista (T2918)

  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 9 days ago

Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local...

KFC Team Member

  • York, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 12 days ago
  • York, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 12 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...

Carhop / Skating Carhop (server)

  • Hastings, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hastings, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 15 days ago

Carhop Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD) Status: Nonexempt Position Summary: This position serves product to guests. Essential Job Duties: Ensure that product meets operational, quality,...

Store Cashier II

  • York, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 21 days ago
  • York, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 21 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Pizza Hut Production Team Member

  • Hastings, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hastings, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 25 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...

Pizza Hut Service Team Member

  • Hastings, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hastings, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 25 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...

Store Lead Cashier

  • York, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 27 days ago
  • York, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 27 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Cashier

  • Aurora, NE
  • 28 days ago
  • Aurora, NE
  • 28 days ago

Job Description Provide guests fast, friendly, and clean service Maintain inventory Operate cash registers Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant Provide excellent guest service...

Customer Service Team Member

  • York, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 28 days ago
  • York, NE (24 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 28 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 our hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs are...

Server

  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 30+ days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Server

  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 30+ days ago

Transports plates, glasses and baskets to and from the dining room, service bar, and the kitchen about 30 times per shift. Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills required....

Back of House Team Member

  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Island, NE (14 miles from Aurora, NE)
  • 30+ days ago

Applebees restaurants nationwide are hiring! Applebees celebrates a fun, friendly, inclusive culture and invites like-minded candidates to join a team where hard work opens opportunities and team...

Demographic Data for Aurora, NE

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Wait Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Aurora, NE

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 Aurora, NE 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 Aurora, NE
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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