Hospitality & Food · Raleigh, NC

Server jobs in Raleigh, NC

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–$31/hr
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$41k
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Server / Wait Staff

Waffle House, Inc. · Brentwood, NC · Part-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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Runner-Busser - North Carolina State

Aramark · Raleigh, NC

to maintain inventory integrity • Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains appearance of workstations and guest service areas • Assist servers, bartenders, etc. with customer service as needed • Maintains excellent customer serv…

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Banquet Server

Concord Hospitality · Raleigh, NC · Full-time
$16.5 per hour

Description We are hiring Banquet Servers! Starting Rate: $16.50 per hour We are looking for people that have a passion to serve others! Our events at our hotel provide great exposure of our venue for receptions, meeting…

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Food Runner

Ruth's Chris Steak House · Raleigh, NC · Full-time, Part-time

so that the food is served hot and sizzling. • Delivers food to the correct table and pivot point position numbers. Assists the server as necessary to ensure that the guest is served immediately (\Hot Food Hot, Cold Food…

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Busser

Ruth's Chris Steak House · Raleigh, NC · Full-time, Part-time

In-person applications accepted Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 3 PM. All FOH positions are expected to report to work as indicated on the work schedule, be in correct uniform, practice positive personal hygiene and…

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Busser

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. · Raleigh, NC · Full-time, Part-time

for you, along with spouse / dependent children at all company restaurants ~ Child Discount Program at The Learning Experience ~... ...tables in under 3 minutes Update and communicate to Hosts & Servers when tables are a…

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Busperson - Kanki Old Wake Forrest Road

Kanki Home of Steaks and Sushi · Raleigh, NC · Full-time, Part-time
$10 - $12 per hour

experience whether dining in or picking up. Kanki is more than a restaurant; it’s the best-tasting show in town. The combination of our... ...Dining Room in a neat and orderly fashion Helps Dining Servers with any task a…

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Busperson - Kanki Crabtree Valley

Kanki Home of Steaks and Sushi · Raleigh, NC · Full-time, Part-time
$10 - $12 per hour

enhance your skills Responsibilities: Setting and clearing tables Sweeping Assisting servers and chefs Assisting management with tasks needed in the restaurant Requirements: High school diploma Availability to work weeke…

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Baristas and Counter Wait Staff Needed

Full Bloom Coffee & Craft · Garner, NC

Baristas and Counter Wait Staff Needed Full Bloom Coffee & Craft is commitment to quality goods and the craft of coffee. Located only six miles from downtown Raleigh in historic downtown Garner, we are seeking passionate…

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What servers earn in Raleigh

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $12–$17 $26k–$36k
Mid level $16–$23 $34k–$48k
Senior $22–$31 $45k–$64k

Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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