Wait Staff Jobs in Passaic, NJ

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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barista - Store# 19502, NORTHEAST RIDGEWOOD

  • Ridgewood, NJ (8 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (8 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its 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 / Cashier Flexible Hours

  • Ridgewood, NJ (8 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (8 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its 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# 21655, FAIRLAWN

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (5 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (5 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its 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# 29709, GOLDEN HORSESHOE

  • Scarsdale, NY (19 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (19 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its 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 - Eataly Short Hills

  • Short Hills, NJ (13 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (13 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description A Server coordinates the entire service station and communicates with front of the house and back of the house personnel to provide a dining experience that exceeds guest...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Hoboken, NJ (9 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (9 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Pay Range - $15.49 - $15.49/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...

Server

  • Staten Island, NY (16 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Staten Island, NY (16 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

allergy issues Ensures proper food handling and sanitation of work areas Maintains neat and organized server stations and FOH work areas; to include sweeping and mopping as needed Ensures work areas...

Job Opening for Experienced Waiter/Waitress, Chef, Hookah Server

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Kazuza Lounge and Karizma Lounge are looking for: 1. Chef with Middle Eastern food experience 2. Experienced waiter/waitresses - multiple positions available 3. Hookah server Email your resume or...

OPEN CALL for SERVER & BUSSER POSITIONS MONDAY 4/21/ WEDNESDAY 4/23

  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Shaking Crab is a seafood cajun restaurant and lounge looking to hire immediately for Servers and Bussers with restaurant experience only. We are looking for energetic, fast paced staff with a...

Looking for Barista for Brooklyn Cafe

  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Barista Join Our Coffee Crew! Were looking for passionate, hospitality-focused individuals to join our cafe team people who genuinely care about their craft, their teammates, and their community....

Servers, waitress, waiters

  • Staten Island, NY (16 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (16 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Experienced Server / Waitstaff (Catering - Sit Down & Buffet Style) We are seeking professional, reliable, and experienced Servers/Waitstaff to join our catering team. Ideal candidates will have a...

Cashier, Front of the house

  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Liebman's Delicatessen, Restaurant & Caterers We are seeking to hire a cashier to join our team. You will be responsible for knowing our menu thoroughly, processing all payment transactions,...

Cashier, Front of the house

  • Ardsley, NY (18 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ardsley, NY (18 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Liebman's Delicatessen, Restaurant & Caterers We are seeking to hire a cashier to join our team. You will be responsible forknowing our menu thouroghly, processing all payment transactions,...

Restaurante en Astoria busca Busser /Looking for Busser In Astoria

  • East Elmhurst, NY (13 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • East Elmhurst, NY (13 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Famoso restaurante con estilo de los 50's busca bussers o ayudantes de meseros para formar parte de nuestro equipo. Interesados favor presentarse directamente al restaurante de 10 a.m. a 8 p.m. y...

OPEN CALL TOMORROW, MONDAY, April 21st. Experienced SERVERS

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Passaic, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Now hiring EXPERIENCED SERVERS for The Mermaid Inn Please come to our OPEN CALL, tomorrow, April 21st from 12-2pm at 335 Columbus Ave Servers: Were on the lookout for a personality-packed server...

Demographic Data for Passaic, NJ

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Passaic, NJ

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 Passaic, NJ 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 Passaic, NJ
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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