Wait Staff Jobs in Utah

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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Team Member

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 6 hours ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 6 hours ago

Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can be the smiling...

Dessert Finisher/Barista

  • Murray, UT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 6 hours ago

Compensation Range $12.50 - $17.00 / Hour Overview: Walk-in Interviews Thursday & Friday from 2pm-4pm Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible...

Cashier

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 hours ago

Compensation Range $12.50 - $16.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Busser

  • Orem, UT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orem, UT
  • 6 hours ago

Compensation Range $2.13 - $7.25 / Hour (This Position Earns Tips) Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life...

Cashier

  • Richfield, UT
  • 10 hours ago
  • Richfield, UT
  • 10 hours ago

Job Description Provide guests fast, friendly, and clean service Maintain inventory Operate cash registers Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant Provide excellent guest service...

Server

  • West Valley City, UT
  • 10 hours ago
  • West Valley City, UT
  • 10 hours ago

You know what it takes to fuel moments worth sharing and have exceptional time management, attention to detail, and guest service skills. Not sure if your experience aligns?...

Barista

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Must be able to work as part of a team to help take orders, prepare beverages and provide timely, courteous and efficient service to customers to ensure they have a joyous experience....

Breakfast Attendant

  • Moab, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Moab, UT
  • 1 day ago

Life as a Breakfast Attendant: The Breakfast Attendant maintains standards of food and beverage quality and guest services; resolves guest complaints....

Breakfast Attendant

  • Riverton, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverton, UT
  • 1 day ago

Your Growth Path Restaurant Server or Guest Service Agent - Restaurant Supervisor or Front Desk Manager. Your Focus Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from pantry to serving counters....

Banquet Server

  • Riverton, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverton, UT
  • 1 day ago

Overview Opportunity: Banquet Server Set up banquet rooms and serve food and/or beverages in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards....

To Go - Layton Chilis

  • Layton, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Layton, UT
  • 1 day 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,...

You'll provide exceptional guest service, customizing each experience and anticipating guest needs....

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1357)

  • Saint George, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint George, UT
  • 1 day ago

Empowered to make shopping quick and easy for guests at the checklanes, guest services, gift registry, pick-up and drive up while ensuring exceptional quality....

Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) (T3365)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

You'll provide exceptional guest service, customizing each experience and anticipating guest needs....

Empowered to make shopping quick and easy for guests at the checklanes, guest services, gift registry, pick-up and drive up while ensuring exceptional quality....

Demographic Data for Utah

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Utah

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 Utah offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.4%
Bachelor's Degree
21.1%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Utah
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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