Wait Staff Jobs in Washington

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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Part-time dining room server

  • Sequim, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sequim, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Part-time dining room server (Sequim) The Lodge at Sherwood Village 660 W Evergreen Farm Way compensation: mininum wage employment type: job title: part-time server Looking for part-time server to...

Server - LOCAL Terry Ave

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Assist the guest service leaders with front door, telephone, and take-out duties as needed....

Starbucks Barista

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours 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...

KFC Team Member C750082

  • WA
  • 9 hours ago
  • WA
  • 9 hours ago

Description At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So...

Saturday brunch server / waiter / waitress

  • Snohomish, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Snohomish, WA
  • 23 hours ago

Server position available at the First & Union Kitchen. Full-service restaurant, in business for 20 years, well-established established & profitable. Saturday brunch shift, with the optional...

Part time / Full time server

  • Redmond, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 23 hours ago

About us: Welcome to Supa banana, we are a modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese gastropub, or izakaya. Combining tradition with modernity to create an experience that is both familiar...

Si, hablamos espanol. Servers/Hosts/Bussers/Wok Cooks/Supervisors

  • Poulsbo, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Poulsbo, WA
  • 23 hours ago

CRAIGSLIST JOB DESCRIPTION. Si, hablamos espanol. Were looking for someone interested in being part of our team for the long haul. Were proud to say that most of our kitchen staff have been with...

Server Position at the Oyster Bar

  • Bow, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bow, WA
  • 23 hours ago

The Oyster Bar is looking for a professional food server. Here's your opportunity to work with a team of restaurant professionals serving wonderful guests in a beautiful setting. At least 2 years...

Fiamma Pizza Server

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 1 day ago

Fiamma Pizza is hiring experienced servers to join our staff. Seeking hard-working, energetic and reliable individuals to be a part of our team! This person is responsible for creating an...

Counter Server

  • Vashon, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vashon, WA
  • 1 day ago

un Counter Server (Vashon) O Sole Mio Pizzeria 17607 B Vashon Hwy SW compensation: Depending on experience Full-time employees eligible for group medical insurance benefits. employment type: job...

F/T SUMMER FOOD RUNNER $35/hr+ w/ FREE MEALS, (Health Ins, 401(k

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

un F/T SUMMER FOOD RUNNER $35/hr+ w/ FREE MEALS, (Health Ins, 401(k)) (Pike Market) Lowell's Restaurant compensation: 20.76/hr + 12-35/hr in tips, 100% Health Insurance, 401(k), Complimentary...

Dining Server

  • Port Townsend, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • 1 day ago

Dining Server 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars 1201 Hancock Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Description: THE COMPANY Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior...

Food and Beverage Attendant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Our Guest Service Experts take the initiative and deliver a wide range of services to make sure that guests enjoy their meal....

Server Hawks Peak

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 1 day ago

Take accurate food and beverage orders while establishing rapport and delivering elevated guest service....

Suite Runner, Climate Pledge Arena

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring part-time Suite Runners to join our team at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. As a Suite Runner, you are responsible for expediting...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Washington

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 Washington offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
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 Washington
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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