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Hospitality & Food · Cincinnati, OH
Server jobs in Cincinnati, OH
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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$12–$29/hr
Typical pay range
$38k
Median, full-time
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for you, along with spouse / dependent children at all company restaurants ~ Child Discount Program at The Learning Experience ~... ...friendliness and expert food knowledge. In addition, our Servers: Support fellow team…
$11 per hour
About Zingaro– Italian Restaurant and Bar Italians are storytellers, and every great story is fueled by adventure. Zingaro—the traveler... ...duties are as follows: Pre-bus and clean tables Assist servers and bartenders…
and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country. For more information on what... ...staff regarding special requests or service needs. Assist servers and bartenders dur…
Busser Restaurant: Suzu — Opening Early 2026 Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time / Part-Time Location: Cincinnati, Ohio... ...and neatly between courses and after guests depart Assist Servers and Food Runners with deliv…
$11 per hour
Server Assistant Restaurant: Suzu — Opening Early 2026 Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time / Part-Time Location: Cincinnati, Ohio About SUZU Hospitality SUZU is our vision of modern Japanese hospitality and cuisine, emb…
create brand loyalty. Join us as a guest, leave as a friend. Servers ensure that our Guests have an enjoyable dining experience by... ...payments. Report 100% of tips for each shift. Maintain restaurant safety and sanita…
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What servers earn in Cincinnati
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $12–$16 | $24k–$33k |
| Mid level | $15–$22 | $32k–$45k |
| Senior | $20–$29 | $42k–$60k |
Adjusted for the Cincinnati 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
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Host or Busser
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Server
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Head Server or Trainer
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Restaurant Manager
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