Wait Staff Jobs in Frankenmuth, MI

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

  • Mount Morris, MI (16 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mount Morris, MI (16 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 8 hours ago

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while savoring the delicious taste of success? Look no further than KBP Foods, where we're searching for energetic and passionate individuals to...

Cashier

  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $12.48 - $16.53 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Dining Room Servers

  • Frankenmuth, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Frankenmuth, MI
  • 4 days ago

## 15-40 Hours/Week | Shift Examples: 11am-4pm; 12pm-7/9pm; 4pm-11pmJoin our hospitality team where every shift is a performance! We offer up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement, $1,000 in...

Wendys Cashier

  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Company Description** Pay Rates Starting between: $12.48 - $16.53 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic...

barista - Store# 83046, M-46 & PRINGLE

  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 6 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

  • Frankenmuth, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Frankenmuth, MI
  • 9 days ago

Company: Provincial Senior Living Location: Frankenmuth, MI Career Level: Hourly Industries: Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotech Description Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery...

Server

  • Birch Run, MI (6 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Birch Run, MI (6 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 9 days ago

This is a tipped role and you will make a base pay + tips, advertised pay is a total estimate, with tips, based on current information. Applebee's started with the same philosophy we follow today...

Cafe Associate

  • Flint, MI (23 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Flint, MI (23 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 10 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes, and organization? Our prepared meal and rotisserie chicken associates prepare fresh food items daily for our members through...

Part-time Cashier

  • Genesee, MI (17 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Genesee, MI (17 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 12 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Restaurant Team Member - Cashier

  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 14 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...

Busser - Flint Chili's

  • Flint, MI (23 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Flint, MI (23 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Role Overview Our Busser Team Members are responsible for efficiently maintaining a clean and sanitary dining room for our guests. They provide the dependable and fast service that Chili's is...

Food Runner - Flint Chili's

  • Flint, MI (23 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Flint, MI (23 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Role Overview Our Food Runners create an exceptional experience for our Guests and their fellow Team Members by sharing their passion for beverages, food, and people. We hire primarily food...

Store Cashier I - PT

  • Bridgeport, MI (5 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bridgeport, MI (5 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 16 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...

Dining Room Assistant & Busser

  • Frankenmuth, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Frankenmuth, MI
  • 16 days ago

Seasonal: 15-30 hours per week |Shift Examples: 10am-4pm; 12pm-8pm; 3pm-Close | Wage: $12.50-$13.50 per hour We also offer $1 more per hour on weekends and holidays, flexible scheduling, up to...

Server

  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI (10 miles from Frankenmuth, MI)
  • 18 days ago

Benefits: Community involvement Fun environment and team culture Career growth opportunities Meal perks Paid training Flexible part-time or full-time schedule Come join a winning team! We are...

Demographic Data for Frankenmuth, MI

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Frankenmuth, MI

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 Frankenmuth, MI 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 Frankenmuth, MI
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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