Restaurant Staff for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
McDonald's
Raising Cane's
Raising Canes
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $42,825 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,878 – $47,172 yearly
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Food Service Worker
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseMedical LicenseCPR+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementJust-In-TimeService Technician ExperienceCashier/Customer Service
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseASCP CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsRestaurant Manager
Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseSkills
LeadershipFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceOperationsTeam SupervisionTeam LeadershipRestaurant Manager/Server
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardServsafe CertificationSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCookingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash RegisterRestaurant Manager
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsShift ManagementEmployee TrainingTeam TrainingStaff TrainingDeveloping New Training ProgramsCook
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipCoachingMentoringComplaint HandlingCustomer Complaint Resolution
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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, leadership and time management.
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 Certification.
What are some job titles related to restaurant staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant staff include: restaurant manager, restaurant busser and cashier/customer service.
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 Newark, NJ, 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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