Wait Staff Jobs in Ontario

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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Front of House - Server

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 10 hours ago

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for positive, hospitality driven, team-oriented people to become a part of our service team. With many different key...

Food Runner

  • Kitchener, ON
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kitchener, ON
  • 14 hours ago

Working Title: Food Runner Employment Status: Temporary Starting Hourly Rate: $25.70 per hour Address: 20 Breithaupt St Kitchener ON N2H 5G5 New Hire Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 Monday to Friday You...

Tim Hortons Front of House/ Cashier, PT

  • Hamilton, ON
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hamilton, ON
  • 14 hours ago

Working Title: Tim Hortons Front of House/ Cashier, PT Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: 18.54 Address: 50 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1Y3 Hamilton ON L8N 4A6 New Hire...

Cashier, FT/ PT

  • Newmarket, ON
  • 14 hours ago
  • Newmarket, ON
  • 14 hours ago

Working Title: Cashier, FT/ PT Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour Address: 596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, L3Y 2P9 Newmarket ON L3Y 2P New Hire Schedule:...

Now Hiring: Experienced Career Servers

  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago

Location Limon Midtown 3265 Yonge St, Toronto Limon Beaches -- 1968 Queen St, Toronto Limon, an independent, from-scratch Middle Eastern restaurant known for unpretentious comfort food and...

Waitstaff, PT, RBC Conference Center, Mississauga, ON

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 4 days ago

Working Title: Waitstaff, PT, RBC Conference Center, Mississauga, ON Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour Address: RBC Royal Bank 6880 Financial Drive, Mississauga...

Barista, Full-Time/Part-time

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 4 days ago

Working Title: Barista, Full-Time/Part-time Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $17.03 per hour Address: 501 Smyth Road Ottawa ON K1H 8L6 New Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:00 am...

Barista, PT, Amazon

  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 days ago

Working Title: Barista, PT, Amazon, Toronto, ON Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour Address: 120 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON, M5J 0A8 New Hire Schedule: TBD You...

Server at Busy Restaurant

  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago

Hi, We are looking to hire a server at our busy neighborhood restaurant / cafe. We require that you speak fluent english (a must), and have 1 year of relevant experience. Candidates should be...

Barista, PT, CIBC Square-Cafe, Toronto, ON

  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago

Working Title: Barista, PT, CIBC Square-Cafe, Toronto, ON Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour Address: 81 BAY STREET Toronto ON M5J 0E7 New Hire Schedule: 7am to 6pm...

Server

  • St Catharines, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • St Catharines, ON
  • 6 days ago

155 Ontario Street, St.Catharines,ON, L2R 0E6 Permanent, Part-Time,Hourly OurMission to You: As a certified Great Place to Work®, Seasons believes that every single team member plays an important...

Catering Server, Sun Life, Waterloo, ON

  • Waterloo, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Waterloo, ON
  • 8 days ago

Working Title: Catering Server, Sun Life, Waterloo, ON Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: 18,00 Address: 227 King St S Waterloo ON N2J 1R2 New Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday 10am...

General Cashier

  • Toronto, ON
  • 11 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 11 days ago

Job Number 24220403 Job Category Finance & Accounting Location The St. Regis Toronto, 325 Bay Street, Toronto, ONT, Canada VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position...

Food & Beverage Attendant

  • Toronto, ON
  • 11 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 11 days ago

Job Number 24210455 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport, Terminal 3, Toronto AMF, P.O. Box 3000, Toronto, ONT, Canada VIEW ON...

Dining Server

  • Milton, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Milton, ON
  • 12 days ago

Seasons Retirement Communities, Seasons Milton 760 Bronte Street South, Milton ON CA, L9T 8X4 Dining Server, Full-time, Line 2, 61 hours bi-weekly OurMission to You: As a certified Great Place to...

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Ontario

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


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