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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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$19.45 per hour
Job Description 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…
$18.7 per hour
aim... for our guests to: EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality... ...an assigned service area and resets vacated tables Assists servers when needed and…
$23.95 per hour
Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country. For more information on what we are about as a compa…
$18.7 per hour
aim... for our guests to: EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality... ...stations, taking into account requests for a particular table or server depending o…
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…
$23.55 per hour
and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country. For more information on what... ...restaurant tables; stocks all service stations; assists food servers with table serv…
$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…
$27.5 per hour
Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcin…
destinations. Learn more at POSITION A Busser / Runner supports servers and kitchen staff by clearing tables, resetting dining areas,... ..., holidays often required) Food Handlers card. Previous restaurant or customer s…
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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