Wait Staff Jobs in South Dakota

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 - Cashier

  • Black Hawk, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Black Hawk, SD
  • 13 days 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...

Banquet Captain

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 10 hours ago

Hotel: Sioux Falls Sheraton 1211 West Avenue North Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Banquet Captain Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Be a part of our...

Wait Staff Associate (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 14 hours ago

Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets and food allergies or sensitivities to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations....

Cashier

  • Huron, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Huron, SD
  • 1 day ago

Company Introduction If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team! Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing...

Full Time - Head Cashier - Day

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 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...

Team Member

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 2 days ago

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire our team members, guests and the communities that we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We...

BOH Team Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire our team members, guests and the communities that we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We...

Team Member

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 3 days ago

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a...

Sidehack Saloon - Bussers. Cooks, Servers

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 3 days ago

un Sidehack Saloon - Bussers. Cooks, Servers (Sturgis) Sidehack Saloon compensation: TBD employment type: job title: TBD Sidehack Saloon is hiring! Sidehack Saloon is looking for bussers, cooks &...

barista - Store# 78572, HWY 44 & ST. PATRICK

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it's 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, Banquets - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago

Join Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown as part of our opening Team! At this beautiful brand-new property we are gearing up to open soon and greet our first guests! With over 16,395sq. ft.of...

Banquet Houseperson - Canopy Sioux Falls SD US

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago

ensure compliance with event specifications and with clean up and break-down after events Assist with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures, vacuuming...

barista - Store# 81681, LIBERTY BLVD & CIMARRON DR

  • Box Elder, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Box Elder, SD
  • 6 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it's 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...

Cafe Associate

  • Deadwood, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Deadwood, SD
  • 6 days ago

... Why do people love eating in our cafe at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help cafe associates. Do you have a passion for preparing...

Prepared Food Team Member

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 7 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 South Dakota

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in South Dakota

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 South Dakota 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
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Wait Staffs in South Dakota
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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