Wait Staff Jobs in Muscatine, IA

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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KFC Team Member

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 2 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...

Truck Care Cashier

  • Walcott, IA (21 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walcott, IA (21 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Req ID: 456223 Address: 1103 Walker St Walcott, IA, 52773 BASIC PURPOSE : Truck Care Cashiers help run our business by providing excellent customer service while operating the cash registers,...

Arby's Team Member

  • Walcott, IA (21 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walcott, IA (21 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 3 days ago

service Qualifications Required Qualifications Incredible guest service skills and ability to maintain a guest focused culture Ability to complete accurate sales transactions Ability to cleanly and...

Cashier

  • Walcott, IA (21 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Walcott, IA (21 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 5 days 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...

Cafe Associate

  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 15 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...

Food Safety Team Member - General Labor (Night)

  • Columbus Junction, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Columbus Junction, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 17 days ago

$23.00 per hour Hours: 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM FOOD SAFETY TEAM MEMBER - GENERAL LABOR Join our Team! At PSSI, we see our essential team members as industrial heroes - united in the value of food...

Food Safety Team Member - General Labor Afternoon

  • West Liberty, IA (18 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Liberty, IA (18 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 17 days ago

$19.00 per hour Hours: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM or 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM FOOD SAFETY TEAM MEMBER - GENERAL LABOR Join our Team! At PSSI, we see our essential team members as industrial heroes - united in...

Food and Nutrition Services Cashier II - 6 hrs/day (190 days per school year calendar)

  • Walcott, IA (21 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Walcott, IA (21 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 24 days ago

Food and Nutrition Services Cashier II - 6 hrs/day (190 days per school year calendar) Davenport Community Schools Walcott School K-8 - Walcott, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's...

Retail Cashier Part Time

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 27 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 27 days ago

Req ID: 456504 Address: 2417 Grandview Ave Muscatine, IA, 52761 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Restaurant Team Member Part Time

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Req ID: 456074 Address: 2417 Grandview Ave Muscatine, IA, 52761 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Req ID: 452910 Address: 2417 Grandview Ave Muscatine, IA, 52761 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

barista - Store# 26814, MUSCATINE HWY 61

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 45+ days ago

barista - Store# 26814, MUSCATINE HWY 61 3020 Hwy 61 N, 100, Muscatine, Iowa, United States 1 item added ID: 250002475 Job Description Brand Starbucks Coffee Company Job Category Retail Stores Job...

Team Member

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 60+ days ago

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a...

Crew Team Member

  • Aledo, IL (20 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Aledo, IL (20 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 90+ 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,...

Demographic Data for Muscatine, IA

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Muscatine, IA

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 Muscatine, IA 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 Muscatine, IA
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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