Wait Staff Jobs in El Paso, TX

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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Food Runner - El Paso I Chili's

  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Role Overview Our Food Runners create an exceptional experience for our Guests and their fellow Team Members by sharing their passion for beverages, food, and people. We hire primarily food...

Dishwasher / Server

  • El Paso, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 5 days ago

Solstice at Rio Norte, a Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company,...

Food Prep/Cashier/ Preparadora/Cajera

  • El Paso, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 5 days ago

Looking for food preparer for our restaurant. Must be able to multi-task using the register, helping the cook, cleaning, etc. Se busca preparador de alimentos para restaurant. Debe ser capaz de...

Restaurant Busser

  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 days ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Crewmember and Cashier- El Paso Airport

  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 days ago

Visit www.FresquezCompanies.com Team Fresquez is a family owned and operated business that operates over 20 restaurants in New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. We seek to give back and reinvest into...

Restaurant Server

  • El Paso, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 10 days ago

Overview Opportunity: Restaurant Server Serve food and beverage to guests in a courteous and friendly manner in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards....

Bus Person

  • El Paso, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 10 days ago

Overview Opportunity: Bus Person Set up and clear tables, stock all service stations, and assist food servers in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards....

Subway Cashier I - PT

  • Canutillo, TX (13 miles from El Paso, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Canutillo, TX (13 miles from El Paso, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Starbucks Barista

  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Barista, you will be provided with the skills and products to make the customers day memorable and thats no tall order. Favorite beverages, new and exciting pastry and food...

Team Member: Service Champion

  • Socorro, TX (14 miles from El Paso, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Socorro, TX (14 miles from El Paso, TX)
  • 12 days ago

You enjoy people and providing friendly, accurate service to customers as well as your teammates and managers. Key responsibilities include greeting customers in the restaurant or drive-thru,...

Restaurant Team Member, Evening Shift - Unit 198

  • El Paso, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 12 days ago

Welcome to Whataburger Careers Ready to work somewhere sizzlin? Our Restaurant Team Members are the secret ingredient who make everything come together. Every shift is a new adventure filled with...

Busser

  • El Paso, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 13 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like... Care beyond the table At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It's an...

To Go - Ft Bliss

  • El Paso, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 15 days ago

Role Overview Our To-Go Specialists are responsible for providing fast service and great hospitality for our To-Go Guests. If you take pride in great team work and love making people feel special,...

To-Go

  • El Paso, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 15 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. Were about loving what youre doing today and preparing you...

Breakfast Attendant

  • El Paso, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 16 days ago

Breakfast Attendant Embassy Suites by Hilton El Paso - 3.7 El Paso, TX Job Details Estimated: $22.4K - $25.4K a year 3 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Cleaning Entry level Full...

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in El Paso, TX

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 El Paso, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
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 El Paso, TX
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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