Restaurant Staff for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
3-5 years32%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
McDonald's
Raising Cane's
Sonic Drive-In
Time at current job
More than 5 years31%2-5 years29%Less than a year20%
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Last updated: Sep 14, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $33,610 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $24,717 – $45,704 yearly
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Shift Leader
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationASE CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHigh-End SalesLead Server/ Assistant Manager
Youngsville, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportManager
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementPMPCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+17 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCook/Dishwasher
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementGalley Hand
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementTWIC CardNCCER Certification+7 moreSkills
Liquid Cargo TransportationCustomer SupportDelivery DrivingInventory ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracyRestaurant Supervisor
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseAEDOLCC Service PermitOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEMT ExperienceLeadershipTeam Leadership
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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 61 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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a restaurant staff?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to restaurant staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant staff include: galley hand, assistant kitchen manager and multi-unit supervisor.
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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant staff?
Most restaurant staff have 9 years of professional experience.
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