Wait Staff Jobs in Auburn, NY

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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Food Service Cashier

  • Syracuse, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is hiring full-time and part-time Food Service Cashiers to join our team at Syracuse Airport in Syracuse, New York. As a Food Service Cashier, you will...

Team Member: Service Champion

  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Pay starting $15.50 / hour Work today, get paid today? Yes!! Apply and learn how! Hospitality Restaurant Group(Taco Bell) is looking for Food Service Champions who love serving customers and want...

Team Member - Opener/Daytime

  • Baldwinsville, NY (20 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baldwinsville, NY (20 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Pay starting $15.50 / hour Work today, get paid today? Yes!! Apply and learn how! Hospitality Restaurant Group(Taco Bell) is looking for Team Members who love serving customers and want to further...

Team Member - Late Night/ Closer

  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Pay starting $16.00 / hour Work today, get paid today? Yes!! Apply and learn how! ** Shift Differential for Closing Team Members ** $$ Hospitality Restaurant Group(Taco Bell) is looking for Team...

Server - Clay Chilis

  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day 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...

To Go - Clay Chili's

  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day 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,...

Server - Clay Chili's

  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day 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...

barista - Store# 58883, DEWITT, ERIE BOULEVARD

  • Syracuse, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Syracuse, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 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...

Server

  • Syracuse, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 2 days ago

*Pay reflects our current average pre-tax earning range (base wage plus tips) and is not a guarantee. Applebee's started with the same philosophy wefollow today - focused on serving good food to...

Cashier

  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.50 - $19.83 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Cashier

  • Auburn, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Auburn, NY
  • 5 days ago

Cashier Wegmans Food Markets - 4.0 Auburn, NY Job Details Part-time $16.00 - $16.50 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Gym membership...

Restaurant Foods Team Member

  • Syracuse, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (23 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Restaurant Foods Team Member Wegmans Food Markets - 4.0 Syracuse, NY Job Details Part-time $16.00 - $16.50 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Paid time off 401(k)...

Restaurant Foods Team Member

  • Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (19 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Location: 3325 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13219 Availability Requirement for this role: Afternoon, Evening (including weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part...

Restaurant Team Member Part Time

  • Waterloo, NY (15 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY (15 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Req ID: 464007 Address: 1262 Route 414 Waterloo, NY, 13165 Benefits: * $15.00 - $22.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible...

Restaurant Team Member - Cashier

  • Oaks Corners, NY (22 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oaks Corners, NY (22 miles from Auburn, NY)
  • 9 days 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...

Demographic Data for Auburn, NY

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Auburn, NY

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 Auburn, NY 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 Auburn, NY
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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