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Hospitality & Food · San Jose, CA
Server jobs in San Jose, 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–$43/hr
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$57k
Median, full-time
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training ~ Opportunities for advancement ~ Meals and uniforms ~ Employee Assistance Program Our community is looking for a Server to join our team. Server Responsibilities : You will take meal/drink orders and serve meal…
$17.2 - $19 per hour
Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA A \build your own\ vegan friendly, dairy-free, and healthy açaí bowl concept. We are not a traditional restaurant– we like to think of Palmetto Superfoods as a product/service, delivering it to t…
This position contributes to the success of Ralph Lauren Coffee by providing customer service to exceed customers' expectations. This job is vital to our company's success by providing customers with prompt service, qual…
$19 - $21 per hour
Job Overview Key Responsibilities: l Prepare and serve a variety of tea drinks, including those made with fruits, milk, tea, tapioca pearls, and other creative toppings, following established recipes and quality standard…
The Food Server is Responsible for seamless service to our guests following the steps of service with a thorough knowledge of all food & beverage menus, including ingredients with allergy concerns. A Server at The Table…
storytelling in one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent retail and lifestyle destinations. Learn more at POSITION The Server leads restaurant guest interaction throughout the dining experience and ensures that all guests…
$19.45 per hour
The Runner-Busser is responsible for keeping inventory of transporting, stocking, and cleaning/clearing products to ensure business and customer needs are met. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may…
$18.45 per hour
The Runner-Busser is responsible for keeping inventory of transporting, stocking, and cleaning/clearing products to ensure business and customer needs are met. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may…
$19.45 per hour
Serving others prepares you to lead others. As a Server on our team, you’ll master the art of creating an awesome customer experience. You’ll be responsible for taking orders, serving food and drinks, and making unforget…
$18.45 per hour
interacting and helping others, we would love for you to join our team by applying today! We are now hiring for Front House including servers, bussers, and food runners. For this position, you will start with Busser. Be…
and communicate them to the kitchen staff. Work closely with servers to match food orders with the correct tables. Support... ...open communication channels with the kitchen, servers, and other restaurant staff. Relay im…
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What servers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$24 | $36k–$50k |
| Mid level | $23–$32 | $47k–$66k |
| Senior | $30–$43 | $62k–$90k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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