Wait Staff Jobs in Baldwinsville, NY

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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Restaurant Foods Team Member

  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Restaurant Foods Team Member Wegmans Food Markets - 4.0 Syracuse, NY Job Details Part-time $16.00 - $16.50 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Paid time off 401(k)...

Barista - Point Place Casino

  • Bridgeport, NY (20 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, NY (20 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Barista - Point Place Casino Location: Bridgeport, New York, United States Category: Food & Beverage reqId: P-100226 widget: Part Time Previous job Job Requirements Starting Pay Rate: $17.50/hr...

Sales Floor Team Member

  • Cicero, NY (14 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cicero, NY (14 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Maintains interior and exterior, merchandise displays, and other inventory in a neat, clean, organized manner (including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, mopping floor)....

Restaurant Foods Team Member

  • Syracuse, NY (11 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (11 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Location: 3325 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13219 Availability Requirement for this role: Afternoon, Evening (including weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part...

Team Member

  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group in Syracuse, New York, United States Job Description Brand: Bruegger's Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Bruegger's, we've been kettle...

KFC Team Member

  • Camillus, NY (8 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Camillus, NY (8 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 5 days 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...

Eleven Waters - Server-Part time PM - Marriott Downtown Syracuse

  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 7 days ago

We offer FREE parking, FREE staff meal, competitive Paid Time Off, Health Benefits, and we also offer Marriott discounts Worldwide for part time associates! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Take and...

Sub Shop Team Member

  • Liverpool, NY (7 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (7 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Location: 3955 Route 31 Liverpool, NY 13090 Availability Requirement for this role: Afternoon, Evening (including weekends).Shifts end as late as 9:30pm Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older...

Eleven Waters - Server(waitstaff) -Part time AM @Marriott Downtown Syracuse

  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 9 days ago

We offer FREE parking, FREE staff meal, competitive Paid Time Off, Health Benefits, and we also offer Marriott discounts Worldwide for part time associates! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Take and...

Convenience Store Associate/Cashier

  • Camillus, NY (8 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Camillus, NY (8 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Convenience Store Associate/Cashier Mirabito Energy Products Convenience Stores - 2.8 Camillus, NY Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15.50 - $16.50 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance...

Server

  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 15 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Banquet Houseperson @Marriott Downtown Syracuse

  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Position: Banquet Housekeeping JOB OVERVIEW: To manually set up, break down, and service all meeting rooms in accordance with Crescent high standards of quality. REPORTS TO: Banquet Manager...

Seafood Team Member

  • Syracuse, NY (11 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (11 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Location: 3325 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13219 Availability Requirement for this role: Afternoon, Evening (including weekends).Shifts end as late as 8pm Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or...

Part Time - Head Cashier - Flexible

  • Auburn, NY (20 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Auburn, NY (20 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 17 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 who...

Server, Syracuse Airport

  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY (13 miles from Baldwinsville, NY)
  • 17 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is hiring a part-time Server to join our team at Syracuse Airport in Syracuse, New York. Apply to join our team as a Server and be part of a dynamic...

Demographic Data for Baldwinsville, NY

Moving to Baldwinsville, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Baldwinsville, NY below.


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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Baldwinsville, NY

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 Baldwinsville, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.5%
Bachelor's Degree
21.0%
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 Baldwinsville, NY
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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