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Hospitality & Food · Columbus, OH
Server jobs in Columbus, 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–$30/hr
Typical pay range
$39k
Median, full-time
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$15 - $25 per hour
attract a diverse team of fun hospitality associates who care deeply about creating an elevated, one-of-a-kind guest experience. The Server Assistant position is an essential part of the floor operation. It is the Server…
discuss conquering whats next. We are looking for experienced Servers to join our team in providing exceptional service to our... .... Proven experience as a server in an upscale full-service restaurant. Advanced knowled…
service standards Address guest inquiries and resolve concerns with professionalism and urgency Collaborate with kitchen and restaurant team members to ensure a seamless guest experience Qualifications High school diplom…
Description We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Restaurant team. We are offering the following: The Renaissance Columbus Downtown is looking for its next great team member to join us on our Re…
Description Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of our company. Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to sta…
, then we need you! Job Description Schedule: Full-Time. Shifts: 6am-2pm / 8am-4pm / 11am-7:30pm. As a Server in our community restaurant, YOU… help create an incredible dining experience; build relationships with reside…
Server Assistant is responsible for supporting waitstaff in carrying beverages and meal items to designated tables. Their duties include communicating with Waiters to determine their needs, carrying food items from the e…
Calling all Baristas and Counter Staff that enjoy working with people in an elegant and fast-paced coffeehouse! We are seeking part-time positions. Looking for availability for Morning, Afternoon & Evening shifts. Compen…
$15 - $16 per hour
Position: Server Reports To: Food & Beverage Manager / Assistant General Manager / General Manager, Position Summary: The Server... ...delivery. * Prepare and present menu items following the restaurant’ s standards, mai…
$17 - $18 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…
$9 per hour
Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus is looking for enthusiastic, high energy, Bussers who enjoy a challenge. Full-time and part-time positions available. Our family owned and operated business has over 130 years in the…
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What servers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $12–$16 | $25k–$34k |
| Mid level | $15–$22 | $32k–$46k |
| Senior | $21–$30 | $43k–$62k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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