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Hospitality & Food · New Orleans, LA
Server jobs in New Orleans, LA
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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QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive... ...born of the region and based on our history. The Server Assistant/Busser s…
re Lapin is Chef Nina Compton's flagship Carribean-Creole fine dining restaurant in the heart of the Warehouse Arts District in New Orleans. We are now accepting applications for an experienced server. Our ideal candidat…
Maître/ Maîtresse de Maison: An experienced, motivated individual to join our restaurant as a Maitre'd/Maîtresse’d. As a lead member of our front-of-house service team, you greet guests, make and confirm reservations, an…
Do you have the desire to join a new team, learn new life skills, and our brand of hospitality? Le Petit Bleu- Café- Crêperie -Marche is accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions. Ideal candidates are:…
Holywater NOLA is seeking a Server Assistant / Food Runner, an integral part of our collaborative front-of-house team, helping to create... ..., and supporting servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth restaurant operat…
need it. Whether delivering items directly to guests in their room or providing support to housekeeping, engineering, banquets, restaurants, the front office, or other areas that need assistance, our Runners move about t…
QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally. We bring our operational acumen to the table, developing and m…
standards, and Delmonico Steakhouse service expectations. Support Servers and other Front of House team members in delivering attentive,... ...with pre-shift and post-shift setup and breakdown of the restaurant, includin…
$40 per hour
match - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – ComPsych - Free Team Member Meals - Discounted Parking - Property Discounts – Restaurants, Gift Shop, and Spa - Paid Time Off (PTO) Program - Go Hilton Travel Discounts - Tuiti…
$16 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…
As a server assistant , you are responsible for assisting the servers in nearly all of their functions and duties. Your primary role... ...running food. You will also be expected to assist with general restaurant duties…
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What servers earn in New Orleans
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 New Orleans 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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