What does a Server do?
From 15,836 current Server postings that list skills.
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What the job involves
- Greet guests warmly and make them feel welcome.
- Take food and beverage orders accurately.
- Serve food and drinks promptly to guests.
- Clean tables and the dining area.
- Stock service stations and side work areas.
- Handle payments and return correct change.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Communicate with kitchen staff to relay orders.
Summed up from 30 recent Server job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Food Service 4 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Guest Service 2 in 10 postings
- Food Safety 2 in 10 postings
- Safety and Sanitation 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 20 postings
- Serving It Right 1 in 40 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 60 postings
- 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 60 postings
- 5 years or more 2 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 20 postings
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Is this role in demand?
16,832 open Server jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas1,852 open
- California1,564 open
- Florida1,475 open
- Pennsylvania724 open
- New York696 open
Typical pay $17.00 an hour (most between $15.13 and $20.00). See the full salary breakdown