Restaurant Staff for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
McDonald's
Taco Bell
Culver's
Time at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $44,107 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,680 – $53,038 yearly
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Server/Waiter/Cashier
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDietary Aide
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerBartender LicenseLifeguard ExperiencePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+17 moreSkills
Time ManagementPharmacy Technician ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsJanitor
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
QIDP CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorClass EFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingShift Lead
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseClass EServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementDepartment Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianDriver's LicenseServsafeClass E+1 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPrep Cook, Dishwasher, Line cook,
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass EHVAC Certification+10 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a restaurant staff role?
The average time to fill a restaurant staff role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do restaurant staff tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a restaurant staff include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for restaurant staff?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to restaurant staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant staff include: cook/prep cook/nurse assistant, prep cook and shift lead.
What level of education is common for a restaurant staff?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a restaurant staff in Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant staff?
Most restaurant staff have 17 years of professional experience.
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