Hospitality & Food · Boston, MA

Server jobs in Boston, MA

Servers guide guests through the menu, take and deliver orders accurately, time courses with the kitchen, and turn tables while keeping service warm and unhurried.

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$16–$40/hr
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Server / Wait Staff

Waffle House, Inc. · Cambridge, MA · Part-time

Join the Waffle House Family – Now Hiring Servers! At Waffle House, we're not just in the food business—we're in the people business... ...industry-leading training, you can earn more than at similar restaurants. ✅ Compr…

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Catering Runner - Fenway Park

Aramark · Boston, MA
$21.82 per hour

Job Description The Catering Services Worker supports the event operations team in running successful catering orders and events within the location. The Catering Services Worker supports and carries out event set up, tr…

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Busperson- 510

IHG Hotels & Resorts · Boston, MA · Full-time

wipe down tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirror and floors of restaurant. • Separate dirty china, glassware and silver and deliver to... ...fill water glasses, serve non-alcoholic beverages, and assist servers by delive…

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Commissary Runner

Compass Group · Boston, MA
$25.75 per hour

Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country. For more information on what we are about as a compa…

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RUNNER (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group · East Boston, MA
$23.5 per hour

Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email ****@*****.***. Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation…

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Premium In-Seat Runner - Fenway Park

Aramark · Boston, MA
$15.3 per hour

The Runner-Busser is responsible for keeping inventory of transporting, stocking, and cleaning/clearing products to ensure business and customer needs are met. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may…

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Bar Busser

Compass Group · Boston, MA
$24.02 per hour

Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country. For more information on what we are about as a compa…

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Busser

Marcelino's · Boston, MA

room, bar area, and service stations Assist bartenders and servers with guest service needs Refill water, polish glassware, and... ...Tips)/week Qualifications: Qualifications: - Previous restaurant or hospitality experi…

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Restaurant Server (Full-Time / Part-Time)

CircleBack Kitchen & Bar · Newton, MA

CircleBack is looking for a friendly, dependable Restaurant Server to deliver a standout guest experience from greeting to goodbye. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, works well with a te…

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What servers earn in Boston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $16–$22 $33k–$46k
Mid level $21–$29 $44k–$61k
Senior $28–$40 $58k–$83k

Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Menu and allergen knowledgeOrder accuracyPOS systemsTiming and table managementUpselling naturallyConflict resolutionTeamwork with kitchen and barStamina and composure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

A guest's entree comes out wrong on a busy night. Walk me through what you do.

Apologize once, get the fix moving immediately, keep the rest of the table eating comfortably, and loop in a manager if it merits a comp. Recovery, not blame.

How do you manage a full section when everything hits at once?

Talk about consolidating trips, prioritizing by course timing, and telling tables honestly when something will take a moment. Grace under load is the test.

How do you handle questions about allergens?

Say you never guess: you know the menu's common allergens and confirm with the kitchen for anything uncertain. This is a safety answer, not a service one.

What is your approach to suggesting appetizers, wine, or dessert?

Describe recommending things you genuinely like, reading the table's pace, and never pushing. Natural suggestion outsells scripted upselling.

Tell me about your most difficult guest and how it ended.

Keep the story short and calm: you listened, fixed what you could, and stayed professional. The retelling itself demonstrates the skill.

What POS systems have you used, and how fast are you on them?

Name them, and mention modifiers, split checks, and comps. Fluency here directly affects table turns.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For servers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Quantify your service: section size, covers per shift, or sales per hour if you know them.

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Name the restaurant styles you have worked: fine dining, fast casual, or high-volume chains.

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List POS systems, such as Toast, Aloha, or Micros, plus any wine or menu training.

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Include your food handler card and alcohol service certification where your state requires them.

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Mention awards or metrics like top sales rankings, guest mentions, or trainer status.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Host or Busser
02 Server
03 Head Server or Trainer
04 Restaurant Manager
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