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Restaurant Server Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

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Last updated October 8, 2025
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A Restaurant Server, or Food Server, is responsible for providing excellent customer service and dining experience for customers at a restaurant. They seat customers, take food and drink orders, and deliver food to the customer.

Restaurant Server duties and responsibilities

When writing a job description for a Restaurant Server, it’s important to specify the main functions of the role within your company. Some of the most important duties and responsibilities required to excel as a Restaurant Server include:

  • Greeting customers upon arrival at the restaurant
  • Providing excellent customer service during their dining experience
  • Providing suggestions for food or drink choices to diners
  • Taking feedback from diners
  • Cleaning tables and preparing spaces for future diners
  • Carrying drinks and food from the kitchen or bar area to the tables
  • Memorizing the food menu and wine list as well as any nightly specials
  • Setting tables throughout the shift

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Restaurant Server Job Description Examples:

Example 1

We are seeking an experienced part-time server in a established restaurant located in Mississauga. You will be responsible for presenting the food and beverage preferences in an engaging way.

Duties AND Responsibilities:
  • Create a memorable and pleasant dining experience for guests.
  • Greet customers upon arrival.
  • Provide suggestions for food or drink choices.
  • Sanitize and set tables throughout shift.
  • Respond to questions about food, beverage, wine or other services.
  • Anticipate guest needs.
  • Respect and Teamwork; no request is too difficult.
  • Work safely; monitor the cleanliness of your section and ensure all areas are safe and free from clutter.

Skills AND Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years minimum experience as a server
  • A positive, energetic outlook and a passion for food and beverage
  • A sense of urgency to satisfy the needs of others
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time

Competitive wages offered.

This is a part-time position. Only interested candidates should apply!

Job Type: Part-time

Additional pay:
  • Overtime pay
  • Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
masking, social 2 years (preferred)

Example 2

Gloria’s Restaurant is all about good food, good service, family, and friends. It’s a licenced family style restaurant where folks can relax and enjoy their favourite meals in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It’s also a rewarding place to work for enthusiastic people with a great personality and the ability to keep guests happy.
The duties of the server include greeting and seating all guests upon arrival, taking and delivering orders, punching in orders on POS and collecting payment when complete. Additionally, a Floor Server should have in depth knowledge about all Food Menu and have the ability to offer suggestions and up sell when possible.

***must have experience serving breakfast in a fast paced restaurant*

Job Description
  • Take orders, answer customer questions
  • Serve menu items
  • Clear customer's food when finished and ensure orders were satisfactory
  • Present cheque and accept payment via cash, debit/credit
  • Clean tables
  • Assist other staff when required
  • Coordinating with the kitchen to ensure timely service and quality of the food

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Additional pay:
  • Tips
Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
  • Vision care
Schedule:
  • Day shift

Experience:
  • Full Service Servers: 1 year (preferred)
  • serving: 3 years Serve, SIR or equivalent (preferred)

Example 3

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  • THIS JOB Requires Speaking IN HINDI/URDU/Punjabi */*

We are hiring for our Richmond HILL location

Company Introduction

Started in 2014 in a small place with only 5 seating capacity, Karahi Point has now 6 locations under the same banner in less than 7 years.

We are a chain of restaurants renowned for our delicious food, best customer service and in providing the best work culture for our team members.

In case you are passionate for food, providing best customer service, available full/part time and looking for a long-term bright career in food hospitality industry, then Karahi Point is a place for you.

We are looking for passionate restaurant servers at our Richmond Hill location.

Roles and Responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of Greeting customers upon arrival at the restaurant
  • Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant for special events
  • Taking customers' food and drink orders
  • Providing suggestions for food or drink choices to diners
  • Ability to multitask and to cater to multiple groups at one time
  • Collaborating with the kitchen staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
  • Carrying drinks and food from the kitchen to the tables
  • Cleaning tables and preparing spaces for future diners
  • Providing excellent customer service during their dining experience
  • Taking feedback from diners
  • Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
  • Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers, and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
  • Mopping and sweeping the dining area.

Requirements or Skills
  • Must always be available on weekends and sometimes after hours too.
  • Excellent Communication Skills.
  • An experience in food industry is an asset
  • Anyone who is looking for long term and a permanent position.
  • Very strong telephone etiquettes
  • Capable of working in fast paced environment
  • Ability to do multitasking.
  • Language: Proficiency in English, Hindi/Urdu and/or Punjabi

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $15.25-$15.50 per hour

Additional pay:
  • Tips
Benefits:
  • Discounted or free food
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to Hill, ON L4E 1B6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Example 4

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  • THIS JOB Requires Speaking IN HINDI/URDU/Punjabi */*

We are hiring for our Mississauga location

Company Introduction

Started in 2014 in a small place with only 5 seating capacity, Karahi Point has now 7 locations under the same banner in less than 7 years.

We are a chain of restaurants renowned for our delicious food, best customer service and in providing the best work culture for our team members.

In case you are passionate for food, providing best customer service, available full/part time and looking for a long-term bright career in food hospitality industry, then Karahi Point is a place for you.

We are looking for passionate restaurant servers at our Mississauga location.

Roles and Responsibilities.

  • Knowledge of Greeting customers upon arrival at the restaurant
  • Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant for special events
  • Taking customers' food and drink orders
  • Providing suggestions for food or drink choices to diners
  • Ability to multitask and to cater to multiple groups at one time
  • Collaborating with the kitchen staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
  • Carrying drinks and food from the kitchen to the tables
  • Cleaning tables and preparing spaces for future diners
  • Providing excellent customer service during their dining experience
  • Taking feedback from diners
  • Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
  • Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers, and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
  • Mopping and sweeping the dining area.

Requirements or Skills

  • Must always be available on weekends and sometimes after hours too.
  • Excellent Communication Skills.
  • An experience in food industry is an asset
  • Anyone who is looking for long term and a permanent position.
  • Very strong telephone etiquettes
  • Capable of working in fast paced environment
  • Ability to do multitasking.
  • Language: Proficiency in English, Hindi/Urdu and/or Punjabi

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $15.50-$16.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Discounted or free food
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Mississauga, ON M9M 2Y9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Example 5

Job Title:Restaurant Server - AM

Job Status:Permanent

Joining Bonus:$500 ($200 on joining + $300 after completing probation)

Starting Wage: $17.14 per hour to $17.64 per hour (at 1yr.) + gratuities

Summary of Position:
To represent Inn at Laurel Point in all guest interactions as “A refined coastal experience in a waterfront city setting, guided by sincere, friendly service, to create remarkable memories.” The Restaurant Server is a true professional with a passion for food, wine, spirits and the entire food and beverage experience, which they dedicate to sharing with our guests by providing an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the highest guest satisfaction by providing consistent excellence of service and giving genuine personal attention
  • Professionally greeting and welcoming guests upon their arrival to the Restaurant
  • Project a pleasant and positive professional image to all guests at all times
  • Sell and up-sell menu and beverage items in a positive, professional manner
  • Deliver and presenting food items to guest tables
  • Bussing and re-setting tables
  • Performing opening, cleaning and closing duties
  • Has good working knowledge of the POS system and payment machines in order to provide efficient and accurate ordering and billing.
  • Ensure all items are delivered in a timely manner
  • Maintain knowledge of restaurant menus, including features, kitchen glossaries and technique to deliver accurate information to guests and self-educates and acquires knowledge about food and wine
  • Communicate effectively with guests, supervisors and co-workers using appropriate etiquette and language and works in cooperation and harmony with all colleagues, supervisors and other departments to execute duties and responsibilities with due diligence
  • Has good knowledge of Inn facilities and city attractions for the benefit of enquiring guests
  • Comply with the Inn at Laurel Point’s policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in fine-dining restaurant
  • Knowledge of wine service
  • Sincere desire to exceed guest expectations
  • Passion for food & wine
  • Ability to work well under pressure, and high energy and self-motivation required
  • Ability to work without constant supervision
  • Strong communication skills
  • Must be enthusiastic and team oriented
  • Must be personable and professional
  • Foodsafe Level 1 and Serving It Right
  • Must be able to lift 30lbs on a regular basis
  • Flexible availability: including early mornings, evenings, and statutory holidays
  • Must be able to embrace the 4 core values of the Inn at Laurel Point: Excellence, Respect, Curiosity and Stewardship

Reports To: Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager

Closing Date:Please submit your application as soon as possible as applications are reviewed daily

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive Wages
  • A fun & friendly workplace culture that embraces diversity
  • Cross-training opportunities to grow your skills
  • Best staff meal in town and by the way, it’s free!
  • Complimentary parking on non-restricted days during the off-season
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Colleague of the month recognition program
  • Summertime volleyball on Sticky Wicket rooftop, BBQs on our stunning Terrace patio, free themed year-end Gala to thank you
  • Aura waterfront restaurant + patio staff discount – 50%
  • Need a staycation? We’ve got you covered, after your 1-year work anniversary, enjoy a complimentary one night stay including breakfast for 2
  • Friends & Family hotel discount (so you can show off your amazing workplace)
  • Candidate referral bonus - $500
  • Industry discounts
  • Workshops
  • Cross-training opportunities
  • Skill and advancement training programs
  • Shower and locker facilities

Thank you for considering Inn at Laurel Point as your employer of choice!

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: From $17.14 per hour

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
Schedule:
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
  • Signing Location: One location
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What does a Restaurant Server do?

A Restaurant Server acts as the main point of contact for a customer when dining at a restaurant. The server is responsible for making sure that the customer enjoys their experience. This helps promote customer loyalty. A Restaurant Server is also expected to maintain appropriate standards for the establishment where they work.

Restaurant server skills and qualifications

A successful Restaurant Server candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications required for the duties of this job. Some of these include:

  • Ability to provide excellent customer service to all diners
  • Knowledge of food and wine pairings in fine dining restaurants
  • Ability to use point-of-sale systems
  • Ability to multitask and to cater to multiple groups at one time
  • Ability to dissolve conflict, take criticism, and solve problems
  • Knowledge of basic math equations, particularly addition and subtraction
  • Ability to learn quickly on the job
  • Knowledge of basic administration skills and tasks such as scheduling and filing

Restaurant Server experience requirements

Generally, prior work experience as a Restaurant Server is not necessary. In some cases, candidates with two to three years of experience may be preferred. You may also opt to hire a candidate who has experience working in a similar type of establishment.

Restaurant Server education and training requirements

Applicants to a Restaurant Server role usually do not need any particular education or training to perform the duties of the role. It is common to provide on-the-job training. Some provinces, such as Ontario, require anyone serving alcohol to obtain a Smart Serve certificate. For Restaurant Servers working in an upscale or fine dining restaurant, additional vocational programs or certifications may be required. In Saskatchewan and British Columbia, apprenticeship programs dedicated to the food and beverage industry are available. These programs also have certification available, but it’s not mandatory for job applicants to complete certification.

Restaurant Server salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Restaurant Server is $13.94 per hour. The salary can vary depending on many factors including experience, location, or the company that is hiring.

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