Wait Staff Jobs in Aurora, 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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Team Member - Opener/Daytime

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Pay starting $16.00 / 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

  • Auburn, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Auburn, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 19 hours 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...

Guest Experience Lead (GEL) Crew Team Member $16-$19/hr

  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Penn Yan, NY (21 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring driven Guest Experience Leads with rates starting at $16.00 per hr up to $19/hr! In addition to competitive pay, a Guest Experience Lead (GEL) at this Franchise owned restaurant is...

Busser - Ithaca Chili's

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 3 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...

Hazelnut Kitchen looking for host/hostess and a busser

  • Trumansburg, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Trumansburg, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Small seasonally inspired restaurant looking for a host/hostess. You'd be working directly with our floor manager greeting and seating guests. Hostess position is for Wednesdays and Saturdays. For...

Cashier

  • Auburn, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Auburn, NY (12 miles from Aurora, 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 Team Member Part Time

  • Waterloo, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 8 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 (21 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oaks Corners, NY (21 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 8 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...

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Waterloo, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waterloo, NY (16 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Req ID: 463940 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...

KFC Team Member

  • Geneva, NY (18 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Geneva, NY (18 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while savoring the delicious taste of success? Look no further than KBP Foods, where we're searching for energetic and passionate individuals to...

Hotel Breakfast Attendant

  • Geneva, NY (18 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Geneva, NY (18 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 13 days ago

HOTEL BREAKFAST ATTENDANT Geneva, NY ( Description Indus Hospitality Group's mission is developing, empowering, and supporting success in our employees. At the core of our brand we stand for...

Convenience Store Associate/Cashier

  • Lansing, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lansing, NY (12 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Perks: Competitive Pay, Potential Bonus Incentives, Employee Discounts, Growth Opportunities Job Details: Competitive hourly pay Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Must be 18 to apply. Hourly Rate:...

Sub Shop Team Member

  • Geneva, NY (18 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Geneva, NY (18 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Sub Shop Team Member page is loaded Sub Shop Team Member locations Geneva time type Part time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R0242620 Location: 300 Hamilton Street Geneva, NY 14456...

Cashier

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Maintains interior and exterior of store in a neat, clean, organized manner (including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, mopping floor)....

Sales Floor Team Member

  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (24 miles from Aurora, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Maintains interior and exterior, merchandise displays, and other inventory in a neat, clean, organized manner (including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, mopping floor)....

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Aurora, 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 Aurora, 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 Aurora, NY
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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