Wait Staff Jobs in Niagara Falls, 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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KFC Team Member

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 6 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...

To Go - Amherst Chilis

  • Amherst, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Amherst, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our To-Go Specialists are responsible for providing fast service and great hospitality for our To-Go Guests. If you take pride in great team work and love making people feel special,...

Cook/Food Service Attendant Hybrid SJC

  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus Shift: Shift 1 Status: Temporary FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1168 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days and...

Restaurant Cashier

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 1 day ago

The Restaurant Cashier is responsible for processing non-gaming transactions, including initiation and settlement of patron checks in all applicable F&B outlets, located off the gaming floor. In...

Team Member

  • Snyder, NY (14 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Snyder, NY (14 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Brand: Bruegger's Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Brueggers, weve been kettle cooking our bagels and serving tradition you can taste for over 35 Years! We guarantee...

To Go - Amherst Chili's

  • Amherst, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Amherst, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Our To-Go Specialists are responsible for providing fast service and great hospitality for our To-Go Guests. If you take pride in great team work and love making people feel special,...

Team Member

  • Lockport, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lockport, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Wage: $15.50-$16.00 Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member,...

Wait Staff Non-Tipped

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Location Name: M&T BANK CORP UPA, BUFFALO - 49102006 Location ID: 49102006 Wait Staff Non-Tipped Location: M&T BANK CORP UPA, BUFFALO - 49102006 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Food Server For Catering Company

  • North Tonawanda, NY (10 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Tonawanda, NY (10 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Looking for summer help that could lead into the holiday season. Some experience required for servers. Mostly weekends with some weekday work available. Must have a pleasant personality as you...

Bistro Server

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 6 days ago

The Courtyard by Marriott in Buffalo Downtown/Canalside is seeking a Bistro Server for The Bistro. The Bistro serves up refreshing breakfast choices in the morning, and a variety of dinner, beer...

Server

  • Tonawanda, NY (10 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY (10 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Salary Pay: $15.60 - $18.25 / hour Overview Servers provide restaurant quality service and assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for table service....

To Go - Clarence Chili's

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Role Overview Our To-Go Specialists are responsible for providing fast service and great hospitality for our To-Go Guests. If you take pride in great team work and love making people feel special,...

La Cascata, Fine Dining Server - FT

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 9 days ago

The Fine Dining Waiter/Waitress is responsible for providing professional, friendly, courteous service of food and beverage to every guest. Position requires ability to interact with the public,...

Banquet Server CAS

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 9 days ago

The Banquet Server is responsible for providing guest with an enjoyable, expertly served dining experience that exceeds their expectations. In order to execute this goal, you may be required to...

Prepared Food Team Member

  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Niagara Falls, NY

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, NY 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 Niagara Falls, NY
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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