Wait Staff Jobs in Cedar Crest, NM

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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Lakes Cashier

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 hours ago

Age Requirement: 21 years or older Position Summary: Responsible for selling merchandise, fishing permits, visitor stays, and RV stay permits, booking corporate functions, maintaining accurate...

barista - Store# 58312, MENAUL AND CARLISLE

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 7 hours ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it s 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...

Server- In-Room Dining

  • Santa Ana Pueblo, NM (22 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Santa Ana Pueblo, NM (22 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 8 hours ago

Server- In-Room Dining Seasonal Full-Time Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa Santa Ana Pueblo, NM A property of: Hyatt Hotels Corporation Posted about 16 hours ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS...

Server- In-Room Dining Seasonal

  • Bernalillo, NM (22 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bernalillo, NM (22 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 9 hours ago

COME SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa is seeking for an In-Room Dining Server to join our team this season. In-Room Dining Servers are responsible to deliver orders to...

Full Time Seasonal Food Server Assistant

  • Bernalillo, NM (22 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bernalillo, NM (22 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 16 hours ago

The Food Server Assistant is responsible primarily for assisting the Food Server in serving the guest. This person must have good communication skills as well as the ability to lift, pull and push...

Restaurant Team Member - Cashier

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 23 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...

Busser

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 1 day 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...

barista - Store# 08990, EUBANK & CANDELARIA

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 1 day ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it's 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...

Food Runner

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 days ago

TITLE Food Runner EOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,...

Food Server

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 days ago

TITLE Food Server EOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,...

Busser - Rio Rancho Chili's

  • Rio Rancho, NM (23 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM (23 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 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...

Starbucks Lead Barista, Coronado Center - Part Time

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 2 days ago

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

Servers

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 3 days ago

Servers Server Range: $12.00-$12.00 (Plus Tips) Red Robin isn't your typical burger restaurant. We're a team filled with unbridled energy, magnetic personalities, and a passion for having fun!...

Barista: Part-time

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 3 days ago

PURPOSE: This position is responsible with providing cafe customers with a quality product and experience. A Barista is a trained cafe specialist with the ability to perform a variety of functions...

Breakfast Attendant

  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (15 miles from Cedar Crest, NM)
  • 5 days ago

Hotel: Albuquerque Embassy Suites 1000 Woodward Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Breakfast Attendant Part time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Whats...

Demographic Data for Cedar Crest, NM

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Cedar Crest, NM

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 Cedar Crest, NM 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 Cedar Crest, NM
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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