Wait Staff Jobs in Brooklyn, CT

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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Subway Cashier

  • Sturbridge, MA (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sturbridge, MA (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.45 - $19.83 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Busser - Beauty & Essex

  • Montville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Busser - Beauty & Essex locations Uncasville, CT time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R-06143 JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE AN...

Busperson - Momosan

  • Ledyard, CT (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Under the direction of the Assistant Restaurant Manager, the incumbent prepares dining room for use, cleans away used tableware and sets tables for further use. High school diploma or equivalent...

Food Server- Momosan

  • Ledyard, CT (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, the incumbent provides meal service to patrons, secures funds, records non-gaming revenue, prepares deposits and conducts other monetary or control...

Attendant/Cashier - BBP

  • Uncasville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE, PLEASE NAVIGATE TO THE INTERNAL JOB POSTING USING THIS LINK: Position Summary: The Attendant/Cashier is...

Busser - TAO

  • Uncasville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE, PLEASE NAVIGATE TO THE INTERNAL JOB POSTING USING THIS LINK: Position Summary: This position is...

Food Server- Momosan

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, the incumbent provides meal service to patrons, secures funds, records non-gaming revenue, prepares deposits and conducts other monetary or control...

Busperson - Momosan

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Under the direction of the Assistant Restaurant Manager, the incumbent prepares dining room for use, cleans away used tableware and sets tables for further use. High school diploma or equivalent...

Part Time - Head Cashier - Flexible

  • Killingly, CT (7 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Killingly, CT (7 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Essential Functions:** **NOTE:** Minors in this role may not be responsible for some of the activities listed below Assisted Self Check Out Demonstrates ability to monitor and identify customers...

Popeyes Cashier II - PT

  • West Greenwich, RI (18 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Greenwich, RI (18 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 6 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...

Server - Montville Chili's

  • Uncasville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Role Overview Our Servers don't just provide our Guests with amazing food and drinks. They deliver hospitality and service that is absolutely Chili's! If you take pride in providing great service...

Banquet Houseperson

  • Southbridge, MA (20 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA (20 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Banquet Houseperson Full-Time Wellsworth Hotel Southbridge, MA A property of: Shaner Hotel Group Posted 4 days ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Job Description Responsibilities : The Banquet...

Barista - Starbucks

  • Uncasville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 12 days ago

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE, PLEASE NAVIGATE TO THE INTERNAL JOB POSTING USING THIS LINK: Position Summary: This position is...

Server

  • North Smithfield, RI (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Smithfield, RI (24 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 12 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Grace by Nia Foxwoods - Server

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 13 days ago

As a Server, a typical day might include the following: Greeting guests joining us with a welcoming smile and friendly demeanor Attending to guests and taking food and/or beverage orders Ensuring...

Demographic Data for Brooklyn, CT

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Brooklyn, CT

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 Brooklyn, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.6%
Bachelor's Degree
20.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
3.9%
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 Brooklyn, CT
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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