Wait Staff Jobs in Racine, 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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Server

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (14 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (14 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 7 hours ago

Server Shelby Campbell's Eatery & Bar 11900 108th St Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Restaurant Managed By DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha PTO, 401k, Holiday Pay, Hilton Employee Rates,...

Catering Server/Set Up - Fiserv Forum & Gather

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: [[Catering Set Up - Fiserv Forum & Gather]] Pay Range: $21.50 Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us...

Cashier/Sales Associate

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Sales Associate is responsible for providing exceptional, fast pace customer service to our customers! Responsibilities Greets customers in a friendly manner as they enter the store....

Banquet Server (House) - PT

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Are you passionate about hospitality and eager to work for the most recognized name in the industry? Do you aspire to grow your career at a premier hotel in downtown Milwaukee? If so, the Hilton...

Hospitality Server

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Hospitality Server Location: Eastcastle Place Salary: $15.00/ hour | Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 | This position is paid hourly, there are NO tips included Position Type: Part-Time, 16 hours...

Server

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Our franchise organization, Bucky Corral, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The main responsibility of the Server is "Making Pleasurable...

Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time (part of Amazon.com) 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 2305 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211 A career at Whole Foods Market is...

Catering Captain (Part Time)

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants...

barista - Store# 08778, OAK CREEK

  • Oak Creek, WI (12 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (12 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day 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

  • Kenosha, WI (7 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenosha, WI (7 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 1 day 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...

In-Seat Runner, American Family Field

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 2 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal In-Seat Runners to join our team at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As an In-Seat Runner, you are responsible for...

Catering Captain (Part Time)

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 3 days ago

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants...

Weekend Hospitality Server

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Hospitality Server Location: Eastcastle Place Salary: $15.00/ hour | Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 | This position is paid hourly, there are NO tips included Position Type: Per diem, Non-Exempt...

Server Support

  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Text "Pasta" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Pasta to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Carabba's Italian Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Team Member

  • New Berlin, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Berlin, WI (22 miles from Racine, WI)
  • 4 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Caribou Coffee we create day-making experiencesthat spark a chain reaction of GOOD! This is our purpose. Our teambrings this to life by focusing on what\'s really important -...

Demographic Data for Racine, WI

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Racine, 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 Racine, 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 Racine, WI
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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