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Restaurant Server Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated November 6, 2025
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A 1564977108715server73.08server restaurant18.0restaurant8.27waitress5.49restaurant server4.01630121972603177.2517.8942.80HOURLY1570515556312025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Restaurant Server, or Server, is responsible for bringing food and beverages to dine-in customers seated in their section at a restaurant. Their duties include writing down each customer’s order, submitting it to the kitchen and bringing out the correct dishes and beverages to each diner.

Restaurant Server duties and responsibilities

This section of your 1564977108715server73.08server restaurant18.0restaurant8.27waitress5.49restaurant server4.01630121972603177.2517.8942.80HOURLY1570515556312025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Restaurant Server job description highlights the functions the candidate will perform in your organization when hired. Here are some examples of a Restaurant Server’s typical responsibilities:

  • Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section
  • Taking customers’ food and drink orders
  • Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
  • Memorizing the menu and recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock
  • Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
  • Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
  • Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant for special events
  • Ensuring cooking utensils and kitchen area are cleaned after closing to comply with state regulations

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Restaurant Server Job Description Examples

Example 1

3737 Restaurant and Lounge is looking for a Server

Must be able to work weekends and holidays

This position is in the heart of Philadelphia, PA and will require a great deal of travel.

3737 Restaurant and Lounge is looking for a Server to work in our *
Full-Service Restaurant in Philadelphia, PA. We are looking for a team player who is punctual, reliable, and responsible. Our hours are 10:30 am - 3:00 pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We are looking for a team player to prepare and serve food as well as assist the ownership and management with daily restaurant tasks.

Qualifications:
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with customers.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure.
  • Must be able to work well with others.
  • Must be punctual and reliable.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
  • Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply).

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour

Restaurant type:
  • Bar
  • Casual dining restaurant
Shift:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
Weekly day range:
  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed
  • Weekends only



Experience:
  • Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
  • Philadelphia, PA 19140 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Philadelphia, PA 19140: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)


Job-related location requirement:
  • Candidates must be within a 25-mile Location: In person

Example 2

Los Cuates Coors is looking to hire servers. Applicants must be friendly, hard working, team oriented, honest, comfortable with food and liquor service. Must be available to work consistently, have a positive attitude at all times and be an excellent communicator. Must have reliable transportation. Must be drugfree. Passing a background check is a condition of hire.

Los Cuates is open from 11am-9pm. Previous food service is required. A valid alcohol certification is required. POS system knowledge is a plus. Bilingual is a plus. Open availability is a plus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: greeting guests, offering menu assistance, offering specials, order taking, delivering food and beverages, follow up, guest retention, cleaning, sanitizing, side work, team work of all varieties, reporting thoroughly to management, being responsible for cash and credit payments, etc.

If you want to work for a long standing company that prides itself on promoting a positive work environment, consider applying. Serious applicants only please. We are looking to build a hard working, honest and reliable Los Cuates team.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $6.90 per hour

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
Restaurant type:
  • Bar
  • Casual dining restaurant
  • Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
Weekly day range:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Albuquerque, NM 87114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
  • Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • NM Alcohol Certification Location: One location

Example 3

Los Cuates is looking to hire servers. Applicants must be friendly, hardworking, team oriented, honest, comfortable with food and liquor service. Must be available to work consistently, have a positive attitude at all times and be an excellent communicator. Must have reliable transportation. Must be drugfree. Passing a background check is a condition of hire.

Los Cuates is open from 11am-9pm. Previous food service is required. A valid alcohol certification is required. POS system knowledge is a plus. Bilingual is a plus. Open availability is a plus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: greeting guests, offering menu assistance, offering specials, order taking, delivering food and beverages, follow up, guest retention, cleaning, sanitizing, side work, team work of all varieties, reporting thoroughly to management, being responsible for cash and credit payments, etc.

If you want to work for a long standing company that prides itself on promoting a positive work environment, consider applying. Serious applicants only please. We are looking to build a hard working, honest and reliable Los Cuates team.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $6.90 per hour

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
Restaurant type:
  • Bar
  • Casual dining restaurant
  • Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
Weekly day range:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Albuquerque, NM 87110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
  • Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • NM Alcohol Certification Location: One location

Example 4

This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's.

At Denny's, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny's!

As a Server, you're the guest's connection to the diner, which means you're an advisor. A mind-reader. A friendly ear. And sometimes, a compassionate conversationalist. Responsibilities include:
  • Taking food orders and keeping drinks filled.
  • Making sure guests' meals and their experience is as perfect as possible.
  • Serving guests with a warm, friendly smile.

We are looking for great people!
  • We offer flexible hours.
  • We have Part-Time & Full-Time positions.
  • We offer weekly pay.
  • We offer Major Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance for employees who work over 30 hours a week after 60 days.
  • We offer Paid Time Off for full-time employees after a waiting period.
  • We have competitive wages.
  • We have comprehensive training programs.
  • We love to promote from within and offer career growth opportunities.

Our brand is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, legal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Additional Information

This job posting is for a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Denny's, Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Denny's, Inc. is alone responsible for all employment-related matters in the restaurant, including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling. Denny's, Inc. will not receive a copy of any application you submit for this job posting and will have no control over whether you receive an interview and/or are ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisees' employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not Denny's, Inc., will be your employer.

This job posting contains general information about what it is like to work in Denny's restaurant but is not a complete job description. People who work in Denny's restaurant perform several different tasks every day and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
  • Casual dining restaurant
  • Fast casual restaurant
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Every weekend
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Anderson, SC 29625: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
  • Restaurant experience: 1 year Location: One location

Example 5

THE LOT Fashion Island

THE LOT is a Restaurant/Cinema/BAR and CAFE that provides a unique entertainment experience.

If you enjoy a fast-moving environment, great tips, and love meeting fun people come and join us! We are looking for experienced Servers with excellent customer service skills, who can be part of an entertainment team!

Job Description:
  • Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section
  • Taking customers' food and drink orders
  • Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
  • Memorizing the menu and recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock
  • Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
  • Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
  • Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant for special events
  • Ensuring cooking utensils and kitchen area are cleaned after closing to comply with state regulations

Job Requirements for the Server position:
  • At least 21+ years of age.
  • At least 1-year of experience in the hospitality experience.
  • Ability to work nights including weekends/holidays.
  • Alcohol and wine knowledge a plus
  • Knowledge of Restaurant POS Software
  • Will need a valid CA Food Handler's card.
  • Ability to understand and work with a sense of urgency.

$15/hr + TIPS

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
  • Bar
  • Fine dining restaurant
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Newport Beach, CA 92660: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
  • Are you 21 years of age?

Experience:
  • Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:
  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift Location: One location
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What does a Restaurant Server do?

Restaurant Servers attend to diners in a restaurant during a meal, helping them place their order and making sure they get their food and beverages in a timely manner. They greet diners and engage in friendly conversation with them to cultivate a hospitable, welcoming environment. Restaurant Servers are knowledgeable about the food and beverages on the menu so they can explain dishes to guests and clarify any concerns about allergies or styles of food preparation.

Restaurant Servers submit orders to the kitchen and bring food out to guests when it is ready, filling their drinks and checking on other tables in the meantime. They help their tables pay their bill and make correct change, keeping track of receipts and tips. In addition to caring for guests, Restaurant Servers help maintain a clean and sanitary environment by bussing dishes, sweeping floors, wiping menus and completing other closing tasks.

1564977108715server73.08server restaurant18.0restaurant8.27waitress5.49restaurant server4.01630121972603177.2517.8942.80HOURLY1570515556312025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Restaurant Server skills and qualifications

A Restaurant Server’s qualifications should include their academic achievements, work experience, customer service skills and conflict resolution skills. Here are examples of Restaurant Server skills and qualifications:

  • High school diploma or associate degree in culinary studies or food and hospitality management
  • Prior experience in a food-serving establishment
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • In-depth knowledge of winery and different types of cuisines
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills
  • Basic bookkeeping knowledge
  • Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems
  • High level of stamina to work to work on feet for extended periods

Restaurant Server salary expectations

A Restaurant Server makes an average of $11.70 per hour. Pay rate may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.

Restaurant Server salary expectations

2025-10-017.2517.8942.80HOURLY
  • Common salary: 17.89 HOURLY
  • Typical salaries range from 7.25 - 42.80 HOURLY
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*Indeed data – 2025-10-01

Restaurant Server education and training requirements

A restaurant server does not need a college degree unless your operation is large and you need someone with special knowledge. Most candidates will learn on the job if they are inexperienced. Some states require servers to have a permit and be of a certain age to serve alcohol. Restaurant servers can obtain certifications from vocational education centers and industry bodies such as the National Restaurant Association.

Restaurant Server experience requirements

A qualified restaurant server should be friendly, courteous and fast. They will know how to prepare different dishes, appetizers, desserts and drinks, as well as being able to quickly diffuse tense situations and satisfy customers. The candidate will have a good memory to take and complete large orders without errors. Other requirements include teamwork, cleanliness and stamina.

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