Wait Staff Jobs in Nekoosa, WI

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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KFC Team Member

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 9 hours ago

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while savoring the delicious taste of success? Look no further than KBP Foods, where we're searching for energetic and passionate individuals to...

Crew Team Member

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 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,...

Team Member

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (11 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (11 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 9 days ago

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and growing industry with over 200,000 restaurants in the U.S.? Yum Brands, a leader in the industry, owns nearly 60,000 restaurants globally, including over...

Shift Runner(02020) - 2581 Post Rd.

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 18 days ago

Company Description Creating great family-like unified teams that are well equipped to serve our Domino's experience to the communities from shore to shore - our pizza in round, we have crust,...

Team Member

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 24 days ago

Minors 14 - 15 age $9 - $10 per hour Minors 16 -17 age $10 - $11 per hour 18 and Older $11 - $12 per hour Pay rates may differ for Minors Employer: DRM Inc. Why should you join the DReaM Team? To...

Restaurant Team Member-Cashier

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 30+ 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...

Cashier Part Time

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Lowe's cashier, you'll ensure every customer exits Lowe's on a high note. Your work helps our stores positively serve our customers and communities by providing a quick,...

Server - Plover Chili's

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ 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...

Restaurant Team Member - Cook

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (11 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (11 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Be a Part of Something Uncommonly Good At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We're hiring restaurant Team Members...

To Go - Plover Chili's

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Role Overview Our To-Go Specialists are responsible for providing fast service and great hospitality for our To-Go Guests. If you take pride in great team work and love making people feel special,...

barista - Store# 66295, PLOVER RD & MENARDS

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ 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...

PM Server

  • Nekoosa, WI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nekoosa, WI
  • 60+ days ago

Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find five world-class golf...

CSR/Server

  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plover, WI (22 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

CSR/Server 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...

Crew Team Member - Wisconsin Rapids

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (11 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (11 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

Benefits: $14.00 starting wage for all adults Earn a $100 gift card for referring friends and family 50% food discount for you and your immediate family Free uniforms Vacation eligibility...

barista - Store# 65355, 8TH ST & HWY 54

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (11 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (11 miles from Nekoosa, WI)
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Nekoosa, WI

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Nekoosa, WI

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 Nekoosa, WI 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 Nekoosa, WI
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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