Part-Time | Food Server Schedule: 3:00pm – 7:00pm (weekdays) and 8:00am – 7:00pm (weekends). This b lended schedule includes working every other weekend and every other holiday *Same Day Pay Available* The Difference You…
Hospitality & Food · Detroit, MI
Server jobs in Detroit, MI
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
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$38k
Median, full-time
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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…
for you, along with spouse / dependent children at all company restaurants ~ Child Discount Program at The Learning Experience ~... ...tables in under 3 minutes Update and communicate to Hosts & Servers when tables are a…
Program. Since first partnering in 2009, chef Andrew Carmellini, Josh Pickard and Luke Ostrom have opened a national portfolio of restaurants and culinary services at preeminent hotels, live music venues and major metrop…
Come be a part of Heirloom Hospitality with our newest concept, Mad Nice Detroit! At Mad Nice, new ideas meet timeless, classic technique, with an unexpected modern Italian menu, surrounded by coastal chic decor and mid-…
Job Overview WORK STARTS AFTER SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2026 What You'll Do As a Barista, you'll be cross-trained throughout the restaurant, giving you valuable experience in both front and back of house. You'll: ~Welcome every gu…
knowledge; Micros POS experience a plus. *Great communication skills. *Ability to manage a large and busy section in a popular restaurant. *Create stellar guest experiences. *Previous experience required *Well-versed in…
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POSITION SUMMARY Test beepers and radios to ensure communications equipment works properly. Place requested items such as rollaway beds and refrigerators in guest rooms. Deliver extra towels, bathrobes, and other items t…
Group, founded in New York City in 1985, Pine Hall brings four decades of hospitality to the city, drawing on the spirit of beloved restaurants like Gramercy Tavern and Shake Shack. We're proud to serve up classic cockta…
New restaurant alert! Daily Jam is a breakfast/brunch concept! Store operation hours are 7 am - 3 pm daily. We are Now Hiring passionate, friendly individuals who welcomes guests and ensures that first and last impressio…
Intro Working at Dunkin’, we support our Baristas – for your best days, your worst, every day. Our Baristas are the ingredients of goodness, and we ensure we’re all in for the win. Becoming a Barista means there’s room f…
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What servers earn in Detroit
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 Detroit 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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