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…
$16.8 per hour
Position Title: Server Assistant Pay Range : $16.80 A LITTLE ABOUT US Levy is proud to be the Food, Beverage,... ...service standards Maintain cleanliness of service areas and restaurants & suites in compliance with all…
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…
for you, along with spouse / dependent children at all company restaurants ~ Child Discount Program at The Learning Experience ~... ...friendliness and expert food knowledge. In addition, our Servers: Support fellow team…
$17.5 per hour
We are hiring immediately for a part time BARISTA position. Location : Capital One Cafe - 625 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Part time schedule; open availability pre…
$18 per hour
We are hiring immediately for a full time BARISTA position. Location : Intel Cafe - 3585 SW 198th Street, Beaverton, OR 97007 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule. Friday-Tuesday, hours…
procedures Job qualifications: Weekend availability required Experience as Food Expeditor or similar role in a fast-paced restaurant environment Understanding of hygiene and safety protocols and standards Ability to be o…
Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit. Treat customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a respons…
$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…
$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…
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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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