Waiter Jobs
Waiter jobs are open across full-service restaurants, hotel dining rooms, catering operations, and private clubs, from entry-level floor staff to lead server and captain roles, with specializations in fine dining, banquet service, and sommelier support. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving a better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!
Who We Are
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.
We are hiring a Server to join our hotel restaurant and food and beverage team. Whether you're an experienced server, a restaurant professional seeking better benefits and greater scheduling flexibility, or someone searching for a server job with real growth potential, White Lodging is the place to grow. With multiple hotel properties in each market, we offer more opportunities than a single restaurant or bar ever could.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality food and beverage service to all guests — creating personal connections through friendly conversation, intuitive menu suggestions, and a warm, engaging dining atmosphere
- Complete all necessary setup, side work, and closing duties to ensure smooth restaurant and food and beverage operations every shift
- Maintain expert knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes — accurately and confidently answering guest questions about food and drink selections
- Ensure consistent guest satisfaction with food quality, beverage presentation, and overall dining experience from the first course to the final check
- Promote teamwork and contribute to a friendly, safe, and professional hotel restaurant work environment
- Accurately process all payment methods — cash, card, and digital — and complete end-of-shift paperwork and reconciliation
- Maintain a neat, professional personal appearance as a brand ambassador for the hotel and restaurant
- Anticipate guest needs and deliver exemplary hospitality that keeps guests coming back
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
- Previous server, restaurant, or food and beverage customer service experience preferred — not required; we will train the right candidate
- An outgoing, social personality with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service in a hotel restaurant or dining environment
- Excellent communication and active listening skills — you read the table and respond to guest needs before they have to ask
- A positive, can-do attitude and strong team-player mindset — you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment
- Ability to handle high-volume service and perform consistently under pressure alongside a collaborative restaurant team
- Physical ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods; flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs require
What You Can Look Forward To
- DailyPay — get paid when you need it
- Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
- Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full-time associates also receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Description
Summary
Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving a better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!
Who We Are
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.
We are hiring a Server to join our hotel restaurant and food and beverage team. Whether you're an experienced server, a restaurant professional seeking better benefits and greater scheduling flexibility, or someone searching for a server job with real growth potential, White Lodging is the place to grow. With multiple hotel properties in each market, we offer more opportunities than a single restaurant or bar ever could.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality food and beverage service to all guests — creating personal connections through friendly conversation, intuitive menu suggestions, and a warm, engaging dining atmosphere
- Complete all necessary setup, side work, and closing duties to ensure smooth restaurant and food and beverage operations every shift
- Maintain expert knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes — accurately and confidently answering guest questions about food and drink selections
- Ensure consistent guest satisfaction with food quality, beverage presentation, and overall dining experience from the first course to the final check
- Promote teamwork and contribute to a friendly, safe, and professional hotel restaurant work environment
- Accurately process all payment methods — cash, card, and digital — and complete end-of-shift paperwork and reconciliation
- Maintain a neat, professional personal appearance as a brand ambassador for the hotel and restaurant
- Anticipate guest needs and deliver exemplary hospitality that keeps guests coming back
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
- Previous server, restaurant, or food and beverage customer service experience preferred — not required; we will train the right candidate
- An outgoing, social personality with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service in a hotel restaurant or dining environment
- Excellent communication and active listening skills — you read the table and respond to guest needs before they have to ask
- A positive, can-do attitude and strong team-player mindset — you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment
- Ability to handle high-volume service and perform consistently under pressure alongside a collaborative restaurant team
- Physical ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods; flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs require
What You Can Look Forward To
- DailyPay — get paid when you need it
- Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
- Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full-time associates also receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Trinity Health177
- The Waters97
- HDR83
- Troon79
- Evoqua Water Technologies77
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services994
- Healthcare & Medical Services464
- Manufacturing283
- Technology & Software275
- Construction & Real Estate249
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in waiter jobs.
- Prior experience in a full-service or table-service restaurant setting
- Current food handler or food safety certification such as ServSafe
- Responsible alcohol service certification such as TIPS or RBS
- Ability to carry multiple plates and stand for an entire shift
- Working knowledge of a point-of-sale system such as Toast or Aloha
- Familiarity with allergen protocols and dietary restriction communication
Tips for Your Waiter Job Search
Tailor your resume to service style
Fine dining and casual chain restaurants want different things. Highlight tableside service, wine knowledge, or high-volume cover counts depending on the venue you're targeting. Generic server resumes get passed over when employers can see you haven't read their menu.
List certifications that speed up hiring
A current food handler card, TIPS or ServSafe alcohol certification, and any allergen training belong at the top of your resume. Many restaurants won't schedule interviews without them, and having them up front removes a barrier before the first call.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists waiter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by dining format
Search by keywords like 'fine dining,' 'banquet,' 'brunch service,' or 'tasting menu' rather than just 'waiter.' Filtering by dining format surfaces roles where your specific experience is a match, not a stretch.
Prepare stories around table turns and upselling
Hiring managers at full-service restaurants ask how you handle a four-table section during a dinner rush or how you increased a check average. Rehearse two concrete examples before any interview so you're not improvising.
Follow up after a working interview
Many restaurants use a paid trial shift before making an offer. Send a brief thank-you to the floor manager within 24 hours of your trial, naming one specific moment that went well. It signals professionalism and reinforces your fit.
Waiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most waiters?
The companies hiring the most waiters right now include Trinity Health, The Waters, and HDR, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Restaurant groups and hotel dining operators tend to post in volume when they're staffing multiple locations at once.
How many waiter jobs are remote?
About 14% of waiter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how rarely in-person service roles can be performed off-site. The small remote share belongs almost entirely to virtual dining consulting, menu development, and food and beverage training coordination roles rather than traditional floor service positions.
How do you become a waiter?
Start by obtaining a food handler certification, which most states require before you can work a floor shift. Apply to casual or café-style restaurants first to build table-management and POS experience. Move up to full-service venues once you're comfortable with multi-course pacing, wine pairing basics, and handling a full section during a dinner rush.
Can you get hired as a waiter with no experience?
Yes, many casual and family-dining restaurants hire candidates with no prior serving experience and train on the job. Highlight any customer-facing work you've done, whether retail, barista shifts, or event volunteering, to show you can manage requests under pressure. Availability on weekends and evenings also makes entry-level candidates significantly easier for managers to schedule and therefore more likely to get called in.
What does the waiter interview process look like?
Most restaurants start with a brief phone or walk-in screening to confirm availability and certifications. A face-to-face interview with the floor manager follows, covering how you handle difficult guests, busy sections, and upselling. Many venues then schedule a paid working interview or shadow shift before extending an offer, giving both sides a chance to assess fit in a real service environment.
Where can I find and apply to waiter jobs?
You can find and apply to waiter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and private clubs across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and preferred dining format, then apply directly to each listing.
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