Wait Staff Jobs in Greeneville, TN

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

  • Morristown, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Our franchise organization, BABC Overfelt, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! Must be 18 years old. Golden Corral restaurants are...

KFC Team Member

  • Newport, TN (19 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Newport, TN (19 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 8 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

  • Greeneville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Greeneville, TN
  • 10 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...

Prepared Food Team Member

  • Mars Hill, NC (23 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mars Hill, NC (23 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 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...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Mosheim, TN (9 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mosheim, TN (9 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 14 days ago

Req ID: 453565 Address: 10465 Lonesome Pine Trail Mosheim, TN, 37818 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Cashier

  • White Pine, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • White Pine, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 16 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $11.12 - $14.05 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Cashier - Nights/Closing Shift

  • White Pine, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • White Pine, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Looking for adults, 18 years and older, who can work after dinner and late nights. Times vary by restaurant. Schedules can start as early as 4:00pm or later. This shift has a wide variety of shift...

Team Member

  • Morristown, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Morristown, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 22 days ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and we've been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Team Member

  • Newport, TN (19 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Newport, TN (19 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 23 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Crew Person is responsible and accountable for performing specific tasks and duties, as assigned, within the restaurant. This role provides each guest with a positive...

Cashier - Student

  • White Pine, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 23 days ago
  • White Pine, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 23 days ago

CASHIER - STUDENT WHITE PINE, TN Essential Job Functions: Provide efficient and courteous service to customers at all times including asking customers to the check-out. NEVER sign off the register...

Busser - Morristown Chili's

  • Morristown, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Role Overview Our Busser Team Members are responsible for efficiently maintaining a clean and sanitary dining room for our guests. They provide the dependable and fast service that Chili's is...

Team Member: Service Champion

  • Newport, TN (19 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newport, TN (19 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Hiring up to $14 per hour for talented Service Champions! "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...

Team Member

  • Morristown, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, TN (24 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

When you join KFC, you join our Family! Our KFC Family takes pride in our high quality standards, southern-inspired hospitality and serving guests our world-famous chicken! We have a passion for...

Cashier - Pizza Maker Full/Part time (05477)

  • Erwin, TN (21 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Erwin, TN (21 miles from Greeneville, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

Company Description Welcome to Knox Pizza, LLC doing business as Domino's! Operating stores in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Roanoke and points in-between. Since the start of 2019, we have grown our...

Cashier - Pizza Maker (08724) Part-time

  • Greeneville, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greeneville, TN
  • 60+ days ago

Company Description Welcome to East TN Pizza, LLC doing business as Domino's! Operating stores in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Roanoke and points in-between. Since the start of 2019, we have grown our...

Demographic Data for Greeneville, TN

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Greeneville, TN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Greeneville, TN 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 Greeneville, TN
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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