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606 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city’s most popular attractions... ...china, silverware, glassware and linen · Assist the servers in set up a…
Hospitality & Food · San Francisco, CA
Server jobs in San Francisco, 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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$17–$44/hr
Typical pay range
$57k
Median, full-time
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a complete understanding of hospitality and what is required to welcome everyone with a friendly demeanor. We are looking for restaurant professionals with the Maitre D spirit and the organizational skills required of op…
$19.18 per hour
Description Seeking professional Restaurant Server / Waiter / Waitress / Wait staff with fine dining experience. This is a very important role for us and we rely heavily on our serving staff. They manage the pulse of the…
are an essential part of our team. What You'll Do Support servers and bartenders to ensure seamless service Reset and prepare... ...Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Restaurant experience is preferred bu…
$19.18 per hour
re a growing hospitality group! We recently opened our second restaurant, Maria Isabel, and we're considering expanding operating days... ...Maintain cleanliness of dining room and service areas Support servers during se…
$19.61 per hour
Busser Exceptional opportunity to work for Lucania, a new and unique piazza-inspired restaurant opening at the Ferry Building in Fall 2026. Brought to you by the A16 Restaurant Group, Lucania is inspired by Southern Ital…
A little about your day to day Assist servers and bartenders in cultivating memorable food & beverage for our guests. Every day is different but mostly you'll be Assist restaurant servers in providing quality food and be…
hospitality-driven Food Runner to join our team. We are a wine-focused restaurant and bar in the heart of San Francisco, offering thoughtful... ...from the kitchen to guests Communicate clearly with chefs, servers, and s…
ülinary Expréss partners with clients favorite locally owned restaurants so that they have the food they really want at their event. We... ...like a good fit for you then please take a look at this banquet server opening…
Catering & event Server We are seeking a hard-working and experienced catering & event server. The ideal candidate is courteous, professional, and works well with a team. They are responsible for greeting guests, helping…
POSITION SUMMARY Provide professional, courteous and efficient presentation of food and beverage service to all guests. Clean and set up tables in the outlet and perform other food service related duties, including gener…
$20.15 per hour
They are ambassadors of our brand and over the past 48 years, our Restaurant and Retail division has evolved from a single soda fountain and... ...Up, Maintain, and Break Down dining area Replenish various server items t…
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What servers earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$24 | $36k–$50k |
| Mid level | $23–$32 | $48k–$67k |
| Senior | $30–$44 | $63k–$91k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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