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…
Hospitality & Food · Portland, OR
Server jobs in Portland, OR
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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$14–$35/hr
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$45k
Median, full-time
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Business and we are hiring immediately for full time and part time servers (all shifts). Being in the People Business, we don’t just... ...well above what you might earn as a Server at other similar restaurants. # Flexib…
$20 per hour
Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcin…
prioritizing during busy periods * Reliable, dependable, and punctual * Strong attention to detail * Previous barista, coffee shop, restaurant, or hospitality experience is a plus, but we’re willing to train the right pe…
Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then you go to work and you make sure that everyo…
$17 - $18 per hour
Part Time Server position : Breakfast and Dinner Shifts The anticipated wage range is $17 - $18 / hour For over 37 years, Senior Resource Group-SRG has been an innovator in the development and operation of senior living…
$16 per hour
Restaurant Server Hospitality Management Corporation is a Dallas based privately held provider of management solutions and hospitality industry services, each customized to fit our clients’ unique needs. HMC’s core value…
of the new Hyatt House and JDV/Mindaro Hotel Campus is seeking on call Banquet Team Members! POSITION SUMMARY The Banquet Server is responsible for providing service that is fast, friendly, efficient and professional whi…
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…
$17.5 - $25 per hour
applying today! We are now hiring for Front House including servers, bussers, and food runners. For this position, you will start... ...Staff Duties: Greet and make all guests feel welcome at the restaurant Explain to gu…
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What servers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $14–$19 | $29k–$40k |
| Mid level | $18–$25 | $37k–$53k |
| Senior | $24–$35 | $50k–$72k |
Adjusted for the Portland 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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