Wait Staff Jobs in North Carolina

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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Flex Team Member-Janitorial

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Daily Pay On-Demand Available!!! Mobile Friendly Application! Position Title: Roving Janitorial General Cleaner Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina (will involve travel to various client sites...

Breakfast Attendant

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude....

PT Food Lion To Go Associate

  • Atlantic Beach, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Atlantic Beach, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 450047 Address: USA-NC-Atlantic Beach-1010 W Fort Macon Rd Store Code: Store 02628 Front End (7235418) Food Lion has been providing...

PT Sales Associate Cashier

  • Stanley, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stanley, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 450129 Address: USA-NC-Stanley-515 South Hwy 27 Store Code: Store 02665 Front End (7236203) Food Lion has been providing an easy,...

Food Captain

  • Belville, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Belville, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Store 2704576: 51 River Rd SE, Belville, North Carolina 28451 Shift Availability Flexible Availability Job Type Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans...

Part time Busser

  • Waynesville, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Waynesville, NC
  • 7 hours ago

The Pisgah Inn is a full-service resort, authorized to provide services on the Blue Ridge Parkway under a concessions contract with the National Park Service. Pisgah Inn located at 408.6 Blue...

Cashier (Full & Part Time)

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Location: UNC GREENSBORO We are hiring immediately for a CASHIER position. Address : 1000 SPRING GARDEN STREET.GREENSBORO, NC 27412 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full & Part...

Part Time Barista

  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 9 hours ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for preparing, processing, packaging, and stocking products according to Starbucks Standards. Also responsible for providing customer service, cleaning...

Server

  • Durham, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 13 hours ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Part-Time Servers

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 13 hours ago

Oak Park, the premier independent living retirement community for active seniors in Salisbury, is now hiring part-time Servers (evening and weekend shifts available). This is the perfect...

Barista-Coffee Shop-Seasonal

  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 13 hours ago

$15-$20 Average Per Hour Annually CULTURE: Join a team that's been welcoming guests for more than a century. At Pinehurst our Culture is critical to delivering a consistent guest, member and...

Flex Team Member

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 13 hours ago

Daily Pay On-Demand Available!!! Mobile Friendly Application! Flex Team Member Job Description Reports to: Site Supervisor, Account Manager or Operations Manager Department: Janitorial/Maintenance...

Looking for Servers

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 13 hours ago

Looking for Servers (Chapel Hill) Tarantini Restaurant image 1 of 1 50160 GOVERNORS DRIVE compensation: Hourly + Tips employment type: job title: Servers Looking for experienced Servers to work...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 13 hours ago

Clean and maintain all areas of the shop, including the dining room, service line, kitchen, and restrooms....

Server (On Call)

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 13 hours ago

SERVER (ON CALL) Destination by Hyatt Rizzo Center US - NC - Chapel Hill BANQUETS Hourly/Entry Level Employee On-call/Casual 15.00 Hourly US Dollar (USD) pay basis Req ID: CHA005569 Summary Event...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.3%
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 North Carolina
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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