Wait Staff Jobs in Toledo, OH

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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Restaurant Team Member

  • Love's Travel Stops
  • Monroe, MI (18 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Monroe, MI (18 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 14 days ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

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Restaurant Team Member Part Time

  • Love's Travel Stops
  • Monroe, MI (18 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Monroe, MI (18 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

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Server

  • Fricker's Perrysburg 103, LLC
  • Rossford, OH (5 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rossford, OH (5 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 2 days ago

As a Frickers server you will get to work in a fun, fast-paced environment and you will meet a lot of great people. Well provide the food and drink, you provide the personality! Your job...

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Server

  • SAM-MAS, Ltd.
  • Gibsonburg, OH (21 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Gibsonburg, OH (21 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 10 days ago

As a Frickers server you will get to work in a fun, fast-paced environment and you will meet a lot of great people. Well provide the food and drink, you provide the personality! Your job...

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Server

  • Ohio Living
  • Toledo, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Toledo, OH
  • 3 hours ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Afternoon shift available! Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission...

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Starbucks/Barista

  • Kroger
  • Lambertville, MI (8 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lambertville, MI (8 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 23 hours ago

Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit. Treat customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work...

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Front of House Team Member - Airport Hwy

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Holland, OH (10 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holland, OH (10 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Chick-fil-A - Urgent Hiring for Front of House Team Member - Airport Hwy Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can make a difference? Do you thrive in a fun and positive...

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Nights &Closers: Customer Service / Cashier

  • Taco Bell
  • Lambertville, MI (8 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lambertville, MI (8 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for adults, 18 years and older, who can work after dinner and late nights. Times vary by restaurant. Schedules can start as early as 4:00pm or later. This shift has a wide variety of shift...

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Server

  • Red Lobster
  • Toledo, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Toledo, OH
  • 3 days ago

Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week Life insurance, short-term...

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Restaurant Team Member

  • Papa John's
  • Toledo, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Toledo, OH
  • 4 days ago

Restaurant Team Member The Restaurant Team member performs assigned workstation duties to ensure quality products and service are delivered to our customers meeting Papa John's standards. Comply...

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Restaurant Team Member

  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
  • Perrysburg, OH (8 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Perrysburg, OH (8 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Req ID: 480557 Benefits: $11.00 - $23.00 p/hr Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program Paid Time Off Flexible Scheduling 401(k) - 100% Match up to 5%...

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Openers - Cashier / Service

  • Taco Bell
  • Lambertville, MI (8 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lambertville, MI (8 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for daytime work? The Opener/Days schedule is looking for employees who are able to work during the morning/early afternoon. Opening times vary by restaurant. Schedules for Openers can...

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Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Oregon, OH (2 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oregon, OH (2 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Position: Carhop Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD) Status: Nonexempt Position Summary: This position serves product to guests. Essential Job Duties: Ensure that product meets...

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Server - Cafe Ginori

  • 060 SAKS & CO LLC
  • Bowling Green, OH (18 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bowling Green, OH (18 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 5 days ago

YOU WILL BE: As the Server, you will be the primary point of contact for guests throughout their meal at the Restaurant, playing a key role in delivering an exceptional, elevated dining...

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Event Catering Wait Staff (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Bowling Green, OH (18 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bowling Green, OH (18 miles from Toledo, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Location: BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY We are hiring immediately for a EVENT CATERING WAIT STAFF (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) position....

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Demographic Data for Toledo, OH

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Toledo, OH

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 Toledo, OH offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
4.2%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Wait Staffs in Toledo, OH
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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