Wait Staff Jobs in Brandon, SD

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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Coffee Shop Barista

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 23 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Cashier Opening Shift

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 1 day ago

PANERA CAFE RETAIL TEAM MEMBER: CASHIER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible...

Full Time - Head Cashier - Closing

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 1 day 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...

Team Member

  • Brandon, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Brandon, SD
  • 3 days ago

Flynn Hut joined the Pizza Hut system in 2021. In 2023, we expanded internationally acquiring Pizza Hut's master franchisee in Australia with 260+ units. Today we are the largest Pizza Hut...

Server, Cascata Italian Cuisine - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 4 days ago

As a Server, you would be responsible for serving food and/or beverages to guests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability....

KFC Team Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 4 days ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

To-Go Specialist

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 5 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like Care beyond the table - At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It's an...

Retail Cashier

  • Luverne, MN (14 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Luverne, MN (14 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 8 days ago

Store 2746492: 915 South Kniss Avenue, Luverne, Minnesota 56156 Availability - Shift/Days Day Shift - Evenings - Overnight Shift Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a...

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 11 days ago

Req ID: 453258 Address: 5301 N. Cliff Ave. Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Server

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 11 days 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...

Server

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 13 days ago

, Restaurant / Food / Cook Server Server Sky Dine, Inc. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Posted/Updated: 1 days ago Job Description What makes a great Server? Marlin's Family Restaurant believes a great...

Server

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 14 days ago

You'll bring our mission of Pleasing People to life by working as part of a team to provide the great guest service Cracker Barrel is known for. The best part?...

Lead Cashier

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 14 days ago

This position is responsible for driving loyalty results, including credit, through a focus on performance (sales, guest experience, and loyalty), people (guest service, and associate training and development...

Restaurant Server

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 15 days ago

Hotel: Sioux Falls Sheraton 1211 West Avenue North Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Restaurant Server Part time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Part-time Day...

Ginna's Cafe Associate

  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (6 miles from Brandon, SD)
  • 18 days ago

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting...

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Brandon, SD

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 Brandon, SD offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.7%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
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 Brandon, SD
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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