Wait Staff Jobs in Taylorsville, UT

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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Busser/Food Runner - Harvest Restaurant

  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 2 hours ago

Requirements : Outstanding guest service and communication. Positive attitude and professional appearance. Ability to multitask and work well under pressure....

Busser

  • Murray, UT (8 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Murray, UT (8 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 11 hours ago

Compensation Range $2.13 - $7.25 / Hour (This Position Earns Tips) Overview: Walk-in Interviews Thursday & Friday from 2pm-4pm Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours...

Server

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 hours ago

Compensation Range $2.13 - $7.25 / Hour (This Position Earns Tips) Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life...

Pizza Hut Team Member

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 11 hours ago

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, you can be the smiling...

Cashier - Dinner/Close Shift

  • South Jordan, UT (6 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • South Jordan, UT (6 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 13 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $15 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

Barista

  • Sandy, UT (8 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sandy, UT (8 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 1 day ago

The Bean Yard is committed to providing quality service and products to the Salt Lake Valley, which is why we are looking for stellar baristas to join our team! Along with roasting, grinding, and...

Barista

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission...

Server needed for upscale side gig

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Tin Angel is a restaurant inside the Eccles Theater. We are open for dining before shows in the theater. The menu is an eclectic mix of upscale appetizers, soups, salads, creative entrees,...

Subie Shack Cashier

  • Snowbird, UT (13 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Snowbird, UT (13 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Snowbird is situated in the middle of the Wasatch Mountain Range and is not only home to awe-inspiring views and mighty terrain, it is also home to employees equally...

Coffee and Cold Plunge Associate / Barista

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Hazardous, dangerous, long hours, honor and recognition if successful. Cold Plunge Coffee, LLC is a rocket ship opening (the first of 1000 stores) immediately in downtown Salt Lake City, and we're...

Part Time - Head Cashier - Flexible

  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 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...

Nutrition Care Associate Barista

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Under general supervision, the Food Service Specialist performs a variety of food service duties. Work Schedule Full Time, 36 hours per week Availability needed: Sunday-Saturday...

Server - Centennial Park Chili's

  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Our Servers don't just provide our Guests with amazing food and drinks. They deliver hospitality and service that is absolutely Chili's! If you take pride in providing great service...

Cashier

  • Murray, UT (8 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Murray, UT (8 miles from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Job Introduction Do you enjoy meeting and talking to new people? Does being the face of a company excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience...

Jack In The Box - Team Member - Grill or Cook

  • Kearns, UT (1 mile from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kearns, UT (1 mile from Taylorsville, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Whether you're learning the finer points of customer service as a Guest Service Cashier or cooking up craveable food in the kitchen we want you to know we are here to help you learn new things and grow...

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Taylorsville, UT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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