Wait Staff Jobs in Seneca, SC

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 Team Member - FT - In-Person Hiring Event (Pick Your Interview Time!)

  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

Server

  • Clemson, SC (8 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clemson, SC (8 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 1 day ago

As a Server, you're not just serving meals; you're the heart and soul of our residents' dining delight! Your mission? To bring sunshine and smiles to the table, ensuring every meal is served with...

Restaurant Team Member Part Time

  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Req ID: 462442 Address: 4238 Old Dobbins Bridge Road Fair Play, SC, 29643 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling...

Retail Cashier Part Time

  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Req ID: 462522 Address: 4238 Old Dobbins Bridge Road Fair Play, SC, 29643 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling...

KFC Cashier I

  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 6 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...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Easley, SC (22 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Easley, SC (22 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Our franchise organization, Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! Golden Corral restaurants are currently accepting applications for...

Evening Server

  • Easley, SC (22 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Easley, SC (22 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Our franchise organization, Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The main responsibility of the Server is "Making Pleasurable Dining...

Star Bucks Barista

  • Easley, SC (22 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Easley, SC (22 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 8 days ago

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

Crew Team Member Closer

  • Toccoa, GA (24 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Toccoa, GA (24 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 9 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products,...

Store Cashier I

  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 9 days ago

There's 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...

Catering Worker, Part-time

  • Clemson, SC (8 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Clemson, SC (8 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 14 days ago

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Catering Worker, Part-time. This position is scheduled 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays only with NO...

PT Sales Associate Cashier

  • Seneca, SC
  • 14 days ago
  • Seneca, SC
  • 14 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 416799 Address: USA-SC-Seneca-191 Bilo Plaza Store Code: Store 02855 Front End (7238441) Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh...

Team Member

  • Toccoa, GA (24 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Toccoa, GA (24 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 15 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Fair Play, SC (16 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 21 days ago

Req ID: 463383 Address: 4238 Old Dobbins Bridge Road Fair Play, SC, 29643 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling...

Cashier Cook Crew

  • West Union, SC (3 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 22 days ago
  • West Union, SC (3 miles from Seneca, SC)
  • 22 days ago

Opportunity and pathway to advance in pay$ and position. Cross training & make a career advancement. Minimum Age 16 Responsibilities: Cooks are directly responsible for creating a great guest...

Demographic Data for Seneca, SC

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Seneca, SC

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 Seneca, SC 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 Seneca, SC
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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