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
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$39k
Median, full-time
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Server / Wait Staff

Waffle House, Inc. · Gretna, LA · Full-time

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…

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Food Server

Holiday Inn · Metairie, LA · Full-time, Part-time

Server This position is accountable for the following areas: take and deliver food and beverage orders to customers in a timely and... ...professionalism, and teamwork in areas of customer service and restaurant operatio…

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Wine Runner

Commander's Palace · New Orleans, LA · Full-time
$16 - $21 per hour

Commander’s Palace can offer you: ~ A full-time 4-day work week so you have more time for you ~ Part-time schedules available ~ Career Pathways for growth within our company ~ Aqua Blue U Training Classes (internal train…

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Banquet Servers

LeBayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar · New Orleans, LA · Full-time, Part-time

NOW HIRING: BANQUET SERVERS! Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is looking for Banquet Servers who thrive in elegant, fast-paced settings and take pride in delivering polished, top-tier service. From weddings and corpora…

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Server Assistant

Jack Rose - Pontchartrain Hotel · New Orleans, LA · Full-time

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…

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Busser

Landry's Seafood · New Orleans, LA · Full-time

Resumen ¡ÚNETE A UN EQUIPO GANADOR! Busser Este no es solo su próximo trabajo, es su oportunidad de ser parte de un equipo increíble que cumple con nuestra promesa de conocer y superar la experiencia de nuestros huéspede…

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Mobile Delivery Runner (Foot/Bike/Scooter)

CAMO NOLA · New Orleans, LA · Part-time

Following all company policies and procedures. Job Qualifications: Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment. Understanding of hygiene and safety protocols and standards. Be able to walk and…

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AYS Runner

Marriott International · New Orleans, LA · Full-time

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…

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Food Runner

Holywater · New Orleans, LA · Part-time

are responsible for delivering food to guests, maintaining cleanliness of all public areas, and supporting servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth restaurant operations. This role requires attention to detail, excelle…

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Busser

Holywater · New Orleans, LA · Part-time

Holywater NOLA is seeking a Busser with elevated, high-volume restaurant experience. Bussers are an integral part of our collaborative... ...meals, resetting them for new diners, and collaborating with both servers and k…

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What servers earn in New Orleans

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, 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

01 Host or Busser
02 Server
03 Head Server or Trainer
04 Restaurant Manager
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