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…
Hospitality & Food · Cleveland, OH
Server jobs in Cleveland, 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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Business and we are hiring immediately for full time and part time servers (all shifts). Being in the People Business, we don’t just... ...well above what you might earn as a Server at other similar restaurants. Paid Tim…
$15 per hour
Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcin…
Opportunities for Career Advancement! At SSP America, our Servers engage with our guests and deliver our delicious food and... ...Skills: ~1 year of prior experience serving in a full-service restaurant environment requi…
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Position Summary: The Banquet Server will play a vital role in executing flawless banquet events, from elegant weddings to corporate... ...diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience: Prior banquet or restaurant serving…
earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 14 years running. The company has more than 13,100 restaurants in 41 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' is part of th…
$11 per hour
Are you looking for an exciting, fast-paced, and social experience? Here’s your chance to do just that, in a role with unlimited career growth and opportunities! We’re hiring full-time Baristas to be the perfect blend to…
$14 - $16 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…
$40 per hour
Hilton Cleveland Downtown is a premier hotel in the heart of the city, connected to the Huntington Convention Center and just steps from Cleveland's top attractions. Known for its modern design, exceptional hospitality,…
$16 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…
The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sani…
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What servers earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $12–$16 | $24k–$33k |
| Mid level | $15–$21 | $31k–$44k |
| Senior | $20–$29 | $41k–$60k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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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