Server - Restaurant

Los Angeles, United States
Server - Restaurant
Company
Areas Hospitality USA
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job type
Full-time
Posted
18 hours ago
Via
via Areas Hospitality USA Jobs
Job description
Overview - $22.60 

Apply to join our team as a Server and be part of a dynamic environment where your exceptional service skills shine, leaving a lasting impression on guests from around the world.

Please note this is a tipped position, the hourly minimum pay listed doesn’t include any potentially tipped earnings.

Responsibilities
• Greet and attend to guests’ needs, provide menus and clearly communicate restaurant specials, answering menu questions, and collecting food and beverage orders
• Serve alcoholic beverages responsibly, adhering to all alcohol service policies and procedures
• Accurately enter orders into the point-of-sale system and process payments, as well as prepare and deliver the check to guests
• Collaborate with other restaurant servers, kitchen and bar staff
• Perform opening, closing, cleaning, and side work duties, as assigned and ensure all equipment and workspaces are clean, sanitized, organized, and functioning

Qualifications
• Experience in cash handling and credit card processing
• Beneficial if you have one year’s experience as a server in a high-volume environment and experience with a point-of-sale system in a service or hospitality environment

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs., as well as standing, walking, bending for long periods of time, which may include walking upstairs
• Visual awareness and hearing sufficient to take orders and prepare checks

EEOC Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United States

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What is the federal minimum cash wage for tipped servers in US restaurants in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum cash wage for tipped employees like restaurant servers is $2.13 per hour as of 2026. Employers must ensure that tips plus the cash wage equal at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, paying the difference if tips fall short. Overtime for hours over 40 per workweek is calculated at 1.5 times the full minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Source: Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor
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What is the median annual wage for restaurant cooks in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for cooks in restaurants is $31,310 as of May 2023 data applicable through 2026. The wage range spans $25,090 at the 10th percentile to $44,240 at the 90th percentile annually. Hourly median is $15.05 for full-time equivalent.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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What visa is required for foreign nationals to work seasonal restaurant jobs in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2B visa allows foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural jobs like peak-season restaurant work, with a statutory annual cap of 66,000 visas for FY2026. The cap allocates 33,000 visas for October 1 to March 31 and 33,000 for April 1 to September 30. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129 petition.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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What education or experience is required for entry-level waiter jobs in US restaurants?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, waiters and waitresses need no formal educational credential for entry-level positions. Training is short-term on-the-job, typically less than 30 days. No prior work experience is required, though basic math for orders and customer service aptitude helps.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics