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Hospitality & Food · Kansas City, MO
Server jobs in Kansas City, MO
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
$39k
Median, full-time
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Job Overview Job purpose The Summit Restaurant Group Busser is responsible to reset tables in a speedy professional and effective manner... ...entire restaurant and its perimeters, as well as supporting servers and servi…
At Red Robin, we're not your typical burger restaurant. Our fans love us for our quirky personality, and the way we add an unexpected wink of fun to whatever we do. If you have a magnetic personality, contagious energy a…
shareholders, our team members and our communities. Job Description We are seeking a professional and courteous Banquet Server to deliver exceptional service at our events and functions. As a Banquet Server, you will be…
$15 per hour
Cafe 112 in the Hilton Kansas City Airport is looking for a barista committed to providing world class service to all our customers. If you love coffee and are willing to share your passion with everyone who walks throug…
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What servers earn in Kansas City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $12–$16 | $24k–$34k |
| Mid level | $15–$22 | $32k–$45k |
| Senior | $20–$29 | $42k–$61k |
Adjusted for the Kansas City 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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