Restaurant Staff for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 66%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
McDonald’s
CHIPOTLE
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $49,538 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,832 – $57,293 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Restaurant Food Server
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+3 moreSkills
Latte ArtOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Runner/Busser/Host
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Organizational Budget ManagementMeeting SchedulingEvent PlanningUniversity ExperienceEvent Activities CoordinationOffice Phone Management+43 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsKitchen Manager / Production supervisor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAuntie Anne's Team Lead
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSalesPOSOpening Team Member
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsRestaurant Shift Leader
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementTABC CertificationCHHAGuard CardProperty & Casualty License+16 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOutdoor Work ExperienceLift Truck
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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 64 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for restaurant staff?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License 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: auntie anne's team lead, restaurant manager and restaurant team member.
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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant staff?
Most restaurant staff have 11 years of professional experience.
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