Restaurant Staff for hire in Washington, DC
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37,097
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
McDonald's
Wendy's
Raising Cane’s
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $46,599 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,378 – $52,480 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Head Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAED+8 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsShift Manager/Key Holder
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFOH Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsKitchen Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsFast Casual Experience
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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: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for restaurant staff?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License 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: assistant manager, table busser and kitchen manager.
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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant staff?
Most restaurant staff have 15 years of professional experience.
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