Wait Staff Jobs in Goldsboro, NC

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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Busser - Goldsboro Chilis

  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 4 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...

barista - Store# 13625, RALEIGH RD & HERITAGE DR

  • Wilson, NC (23 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilson, NC (23 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 4 days 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...

Team Member

  • Smithfield, NC (15 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC (15 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Team Member Taco Bell is looking for people who love serving customers, and want to be a part of a great restaurant company! With us you can earn/save for those thing you want, build a great...

CLOSING Team Member

  • Benson, NC (22 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Benson, NC (22 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 4 days ago

CLOSING Team Member KFC/Taco Bell is looking for people who love serving customers, and want to be a part of a great restaurant company! With us you can earn/save for those thing you want, build a...

Server - Franchise

  • Wilson, NC (23 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilson, NC (23 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Job Requirements This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's. At Denny's, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving...

Busser - Goldsboro Chili's

  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 6 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...

Restaurant Team Member - Cashier

  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 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...

Server

  • Smithfield, NC (15 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC (15 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 9 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

KFC Team Member

  • Selma, NC (17 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Selma, NC (17 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 10 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...

Prepared Food Team Member

  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 12 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes, and organization? Our prepared meal and rotisserie chicken associates prepare fresh food items daily for our members through...

Sanitation Operator and Cashier

  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 17 days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 17 days ago

At Krispy Kreme, were always focused on creating the most awesome doughnut experience imaginable, and that starts with ensuring impeccable food safety and sanitation during all stages of making...

barista - Store# 26655, HWY 70 & SMITHFIELD CROSSING EXT 95

  • Smithfield, NC (15 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC (15 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 23 days 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 Captain

  • Wilson, NC (23 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Wilson, NC (23 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 27 days ago

Store 2720939: 2928 S US 301, Wilson, North Carolina 27893 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with...

Team Member (Cook/Customer Service)

  • Benson, NC (22 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Benson, NC (22 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 28 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...

Server

  • Smithfield, NC (15 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC (15 miles from Goldsboro, NC)
  • 28 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...

Demographic Data for Goldsboro, NC

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Goldsboro, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Goldsboro, NC 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 Goldsboro, NC
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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