Wait Staff Jobs in Michigan

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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Cashier

  • Washington, MI
  • moments ago
  • Washington, MI
  • moments 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...

Server Part Time

  • Brighton, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 10 hours ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Woodland Village Dining Services Department is looking for a part time server who are friendly, outgoing, smiling faces who enjoy working...

Starbucks Barista

  • Lake, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lake, MI
  • 10 hours ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)

  • Wyoming, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Wyoming, MI
  • 13 hours ago

Position: Carhop Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD) Status: Nonexempt Position Summary: This position serves product to guests. Essential Job Duties: Ensure that product meets...

Team Member: Service Champion Taco Bell

  • Grand Haven, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Grand Haven, MI
  • 13 hours ago

At Taco Bell, We're hungry for Mas. Mas Heart, Mas Flavor, and Mas Value. If YOU want Mas in YOUR life read on... Do YOU go out of your way to make someone smile? When YOU say, "Thank You", do you...

Dining Room Server - Charlevoix

  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Charlevoix, MI
  • 14 hours ago

Dining Room Server Position Summary: Under the general direction of Culinary Director and Dining Room Manager, primary Dining Room Server responsibilities include, but are not limited to,...

Cashier

  • Saginaw, MI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Saginaw, MI
  • 14 hours 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...

Starbucks Barista, Westland - Part Time

  • Taylor, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Taylor, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Id : 73843, Title : Starbucks Barista, Westland - Part Time, Category : Merchandising, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...615, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Food Server - Kankakee Grille

  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 21 hours ago

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing dining service to all guests in an efficient, courteous and professional manner, displaying a high standard of guest services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND...

Banquet Captain

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 22 hours ago

Pay: $21 per hour At Great Wolf, the Banquet Captain is responsible for ensuring the overall satisfaction for event and meeting guests. The Banquet Captain oversees a team of banquet set-up and...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Novi, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 23 hours ago

Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour + Tips Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams...

barista - Store# 14453, LAPEER

  • Lapeer, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lapeer, MI
  • 23 hours 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...

barista - Store# 02289, DT FARMINGTON

  • Farmington, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Farmington, MI
  • 23 hours 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...

To-Go Specialist

  • Southfield, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 23 hours ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

(Part Time) Golf Course Food Service Attendant

  • New Boston, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • New Boston, MI
  • 23 hours ago

PAY RATE: $12.50 - $13.20 per hour (up to 1,500 hours per year.) Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through...

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Michigan

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 Michigan 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
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

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


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