Wait Staff Jobs in Phenix City, AL

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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Restaurant Team Member - Cashier

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 2 days ago

PANERA CAFE RETAIL TEAM MEMBER: CASHIER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible...

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Smiths Station, AL (6 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Smiths Station, AL (6 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Req ID: 452603 Address: 747 Lee Road 248 Smiths Station, AL, 36877 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

To-Go Specialist

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 5 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...

Cafe Associate

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 6 days ago

... Why do people love eating in our cafe at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help cafe associates. Do you have a passion for preparing...

KFC Team Member

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 6 days ago

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 our jobs...

barista - Store# 80665, US 280 & RAILROAD

  • Phenix City, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL
  • 7 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it's all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each...

Crew Team Member - Unskilled EB3

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 10 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products,...

Cashier

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 14 days ago

Cashier | Part-Time | Columbus Clingstones Location US-GA-Columbus Job ID 2025-21281 Location Name Columbus Clingstones (Synovus Park) Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time Oak...

Suite Server

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 14 days ago

Suite Server | Part-Time | Columbus Clingstones Location US-GA-Columbus Job ID 2025-21378 Location Name Columbus Clingstones (Synovus Park) Category Food and Beverage Type Regular Part-Time Oak...

To Go Specialist

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 23 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

Server

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 23 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

Breakfast Server at AC Hotel by Marriott

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 24 days ago

Who Are We? RAM Hotels – a dynamic, thriving, innovative hotel management company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. Over the last few years, we have quietly and steadfastly taken our place as a...

barista - Store# 63530, I-185 & MACON

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 24 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it s all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each...

Server Support

  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Columbus, GA (18 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 24 days ago

Text "Pasta" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Pasta to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Carabba's Italian Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Retail Cashier Part Time

  • Smiths Station, AL (6 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Smiths Station, AL (6 miles from Phenix City, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Req ID: 456989 Address: 747 Lee Road 248 Smiths Station, AL, 36877 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Phenix City, AL

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 Phenix City, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.7%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Wait Staffs in Phenix City, AL
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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