Club waiter/waitress vs food server

The differences between club waiter/waitresses and food servers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a food server has an average salary of $25,209, which is higher than the $25,086 average annual salary of a club waiter/waitress.

The top three skills for a club waiter/waitress include wine, customer service and waiter. The most important skills for a food server are beverage orders, wine, and cleanliness.

Club waiter/waitress vs food server overview

	Club Waiter/Waitress	Food Server
Yearly salary	$25,086	$25,209
Hourly rate	$12.06	$12.12
Growth rate	10%	9%
Number of jobs	5,075	125,455
Job satisfaction	3	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	28	42
Years of experience	-	-

Club waiter/waitress vs food server salary

Club waiter/waitresses and food servers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Club Waiter/Waitress	Food Server
Average salary	$25,086	$25,209
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $32,000	Between $18,000 And $34,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	Los Angeles, CA
Highest paying state	New York	Vermont
Best paying company	University of Rochester	Gettysburg College
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between club waiter/waitress and food server education

There are a few differences between a club waiter/waitress and a food server in terms of educational background:

	Club Waiter/Waitress	Food Server
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Club waiter/waitress vs food server demographics

Here are the differences between club waiter/waitresses' and food servers' demographics:

	Club Waiter/Waitress	Food Server
Average age	28	42
Gender ratio	Male, 35.9% Female, 64.1%	Male, 36.0% Female, 64.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 7.9% White, 52.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 4.2% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 8.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	7%

Differences between club waiter/waitress and food server duties and responsibilities

Club waiter/waitress example responsibilities.

Set up, work in, and manage the private room events as both bartender and waiter.
Direct weekly food and wine pairing with staff for further agreements ,.
Develop relationships with regular patrons; develop an understanding of their personal needs and expectations, including preferences and food allergies.
Operate large volume cooking equipment like buger grills, fryers, and/or griddles.

Food server example responsibilities.

Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.
Provide outstanding customer service by communicating clearly and effectively while maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the restaurant.
Serve tables in a busy caf /bar environment.
Handle all transactions, both in person and by headset in drive-thru.
Work the Drive-Thru counter assisting numerous customers at a fast and friendly pace.
Prepare and serve delicious espresso, coffee drinks, and smoothies according to memorize recipes.

Club waiter/waitress vs food server skills

Common club waiter/waitress skills

Wine, 73%
Customer Service, 17%
Waiter, 10%

Common food server skills

Beverage Orders, 10%
Wine, 9%
Cleanliness, 9%
Customer Service, 9%
Guest Service, 6%
Cash Handling, 5%

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