Wait Staff Jobs in Ohio

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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Server

  • Perrysburg, OH
  • 16 days ago
  • Perrysburg, OH
  • 16 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...

Dining Room Attendant

  • Hudson, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Hudson, OH
  • 12 days ago

The pay rate for this position is $15 - $17 / hour, depending on experience. Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80...

Food Prep Team Member 2pm-10pm

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 hour ago

FOOD PREP TEAM MEMBER 2PM-10PM Location 7510 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States of America Category Restaurant Team Members Job Id ...25 Panera Bread is now hiring Restaurant Team...

Barista/Cashier 8am-4pm

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 hour ago

BARISTA/CASHIER 8AM-4PM Location 7510 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States of America Category Restaurant Team Members Job Id ...25 Panera Bread is now hiring Restaurant Team...

Banquet Waiter/Waitress - Huntington Convention Center, Levy Pay : $23.50 Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1453424....

5AM Shift Cashier & Breakfast Line Openers

  • Akron, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 2 hours ago

5AM SHIFT CASHIER & BREAKFAST LINE OPENERS Location 790 Arlington Ridge Ste 201, Akron, OH, 44319, United States of America Category Restaurant Team Members Job Id ...04 Panera Bread is now hiring...

Morning & Day Shift Cashier/ Food Prep

  • Bainbridge, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bainbridge, OH
  • 2 hours ago

MORNING & DAY SHIFT CASHIER/ FOOD PREP Location 8480 East Washington Street, Bainbridge Township, OH, 44023, United States of America Category Restaurant Team Members Job Id ...36 Panera Bread is...

Team Member

  • Mayfield Heights, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mayfield Heights, OH
  • 2 hours ago

TEAM MEMBER Location 6036 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124, United States of America Category Restaurant Team Members Job Id ...52 Panera Bread is now hiring Restaurant Team Members! At...

Cafeteria: Assistant Cashier

  • Piqua, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Piqua, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Cafeteria: Assistant Cashier Upper Valley Career Center Upper Valley Career Center Main High School - Piqua, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in...

Prepared Food Team Member

  • Youngstown, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Youngstown, OH
  • 2 hours 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...

Cashier - Morning Shift

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: 15 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Starbucks/Barista New Location

  • Powell, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Powell, OH
  • 5 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...

Team Member

  • Mason, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mason, OH
  • 5 hours ago

service & communication skills Fun, energetic, and friendly Good personal grooming Ability to use motion that entails pushing, pulling, stretching, and continuous bilateral use of fingers and wrists...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Lebanon, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lebanon, OH
  • 7 hours 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...

Starbucks/Barista 3

  • Hillsboro, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hillsboro, OH
  • 7 hours ago

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names....

Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Ohio

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 Ohio 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 Ohio
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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