Hospitality & Food · San Diego, CA

Server jobs in San Diego, CA

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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$15–$37/hr
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$48k
Median, full-time
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BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group · San Diego, CA
$21 per hour

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time BARISTA position. Location : San Diego City College - 1313 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time and par…

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BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Compass Group · San Diego, CA
$20 per hour

We are hiring immediately for a full time BARISTA position. Location : Dexcom - 6350 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA 92121 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:30 am -…

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Banquet Server

The Party Staff · San Diego, CA · Part-time
$18 - $22 per hour

Job Title Banquet Server (Events, Hotels & Catering) – San Diego Company The Party Staff, Inc. Location Assignments take place within approximately a 25-mile radius of our Mission Valley office, supporting hospitality cl…

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Busser

Haidilao Hot Pot · San Diego, CA · Full-time, Part-time

responsible for efficiently clearing, cleaning and resetting tables, while assisting food servers in all aspects of guest table service, maximizing table turns and maintaining restaurant flow. Physical Requirements: Abil…

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Busser/Runner

STONES SOUTH BAY CORP · Chula Vista, CA · Full-time

additional duties may be assigned at a future date: Present the restaurant in a professional, attractive manner by maintaining a clean... ...successfully obtain and maintain a current Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Ce…

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Clubhouse Grill Server Assistant

FAIRMONT · San Diego, CA · Part-time
$19 per hour

dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison. Growth and advancement are not only accessible but... ...at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Clubhouse Grill Server Assistant. Respo…

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Barista

Marriott International · Chula Vista, CA · Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc. Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Input orders into cash…

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Cafe Barista

Mossy Honda Lemon Grove · Lemon Grove, CA · Full-time
$18 per hour

with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. * Previous barista, café, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred. * Basic math and cash-handling skills.…

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Barista Position

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters · La Jolla, CA · Part-time
$18.25 per hour

Benefits: ~401(k) matching ~Dental insurance ~Employee discounts ~Flexible schedule ~Health insurance ~Opportunity for advancement ~Training & development ~Vision insurance !!SERVING THE CITY WE LOVE!! BIRD ROCK COFFEE R…

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Barista

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters · San Diego, CA · Part-time
$17.25 per hour

!!SERVING THE CITY WE LOVE!! BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS IS HIRING AT OUR NEW CAFE IN LIBERTY STATION AND MAKE GREAT COFFEE HAPPEN. PART OR FULL TIME SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE. Coffee, people, and positive community involvement…

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Busser - Temaki

Temaki · San Diego, CA

bussing and bussing of tables during service period; assisting servers with service steps where necessary 11. Maintaining general... ...) • 2 Years experience as a busser in a similar, high-volume restaurant environment.…

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What servers earn in San Diego

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $15–$20 $31k–$42k
Mid level $19–$27 $40k–$57k
Senior $25–$37 $53k–$77k

Adjusted for the San Diego 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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