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How to hire a club waiter/waitress

Club waiter/waitress hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring club waiter/waitresses in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a club waiter/waitress is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new club waiter/waitress to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a club waiter/waitress, step by step

To hire a club waiter/waitress, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a club waiter/waitress:

Here's a step-by-step club waiter/waitress hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a club waiter/waitress job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new club waiter/waitress
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you start hiring a club waiter/waitress, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a club waiter/waitress to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a club waiter/waitress that fits the bill.

    This list presents club waiter/waitress salaries for various positions.

    Type of Club Waiter/WaitressDescriptionHourly rate
    Club Waiter/WaitressWaiters and waitresses take orders and serve food and beverages to customers in dining establishments.$9-15
    Server ManagerAs the name entails, server managers are responsible for managing and overseeing the serving areas in restaurants. This role is associated with several tasks, including checking the appearance of servers, checking a server's knowledge of the restaurant's daily specials and menu items, and greeting the customers... Show more$11-77
    Server And Certified TrainerA server and certified trainer is a wait staff position who takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers dining in the restaurant. Often known as the lead server, a server and certified trainer provides training to new server trainees to serve customers and handle payments... Show more$11-18
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Wine
    • Customer Service
    • Waiter
    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.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in the club waiter/waitress job description is a good way to get more applicants. A club waiter/waitress salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

    For example, the average salary for a club waiter/waitress in Kansas may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level club waiter/waitress. Additionally, a club waiter/waitress with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

    Average club waiter/waitress salary

    $12.06hourly

    $25,086 yearly

    Entry-level club waiter/waitress salary
    $19,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 23, 2025

    Average club waiter/waitress salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1District of Columbia$35,117$17
    2New York$33,695$16
    3New York$33,179$16
    4New York$33,144$16
    5New York$33,142$16
    6New York$33,140$16
    7New York$33,036$16
    8Massachusetts$32,163$15
    9Massachusetts$32,141$15
    10Minnesota$30,179$15
    11Minnesota$30,171$15
    12California$30,166$15
    13Washington$29,874$14
    14Washington$29,806$14
    15Michigan$29,601$14
    16Michigan$29,519$14
    17California$29,395$14
    18Michigan$29,379$14
    19California$29,331$14
    20California$29,293$14

    Average club waiter/waitress salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1University of Rochester$31,335$15.061
    2Compass Group USA$29,267$14.07289
    3Unidine$28,306$13.6158
    4Macy's$28,076$13.508
    5Jackie International$27,761$13.35
    6Bloomingdale's$27,295$13.128
    7Old Chicago$27,193$13.07
    8Harbour Ridge$27,133$13.04
    9CADC$27,120$13.04
    10Sodexo Management, Inc.$26,811$12.8940
    11Ledo Pizza$26,563$12.77
    12Brandywine Living$26,552$12.77
    13Morrison$25,993$12.5068
    14The Homestead$25,854$12.43
    15SMS group$25,835$12.42
    16Aramark$25,619$12.3231
    17California Fish Grill$24,695$11.87
    18The Broadmoor$24,467$11.76
    19Red Robin$24,172$11.62
    20IHOP$24,165$11.6213
  4. Writing a club waiter/waitress job description

    A job description for a club waiter/waitress role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a club waiter/waitress job description:

    Club waiter/waitress job description example

    This serving position earns a competitive wage starting at $2.13 per hour plus tips and then increases to $2.50 per hour plus tips after four months. Some shifts offer $7.25 per hour plus tips depending on the schedule. We provide great benefits , including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation time for full-time team members . We are also providing our team with a new discount program that offers discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto purchases, apparel, and electronics . Additionally, our team members get free shift meals . If this sounds like the right full- or part-time food service opportunity for you, apply today!


    ABOUT IHOP

    Since 1958, IHOP has been the place where people can connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite to eat before or after sporting events, and so much more. No matter what menu items our customers order, one ingredient is always a constant - a smile. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one. We know the shortest distance between two people is a smile. Our values of integrity, excellence, innovation, accountability, inclusion, trust, and community are ingrained in everything that we do, ensuring our customers always receive the highest quality of service.

    When you work for IHOP restaurants, we encourage you to "be the pancake you wish to see in the world." Our team members are more than just traditional employees. They help create smiles for the future with their warm and friendly service. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that our employees do, we promote a supportive work environment that encourages building lifelong friendships and offers opportunities for professional growth .


    A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SERVER / WAITER / WAITRESS

    In this food service position, you play a huge part in the experience each customer has at our restaurant! As guests come in you warmly greet them, promptly take orders, and follow up to ensure exceptional customer service. Your awareness serves you well as you refill drinks and clear dishes at appropriate times. In addition to serving-related tasks, you perform other responsibilities like cleaning and presetting tables, stocking, and practicing superior cash handling standards when collecting payments.

    Your problem-solving skills come in handy when you need to rectify guest complaints, and you always promptly notify the management of these situations. Whether you're interacting with customers or coworkers, you always behave in a professional manner and follow uniform guidelines. Overall, you love working with lots of different people and having the opportunity to be an important part of the team !


    QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SERVER / WAITER / WAITRESS

    • Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift up to 25 lbs.
    • Exceptional customer service skills

    Experience with computers is preferred but is not required. Are you adaptable and able to work well under pressure? Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? Can you represent our company in a professional manner? Are you service-oriented? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a team player and willing to help out wherever you're needed? If yes, you might just be perfect for this full- or part-time food service position!


    WORK SCHEDULE FOR A SERVER / WAITER / WAITRESS

    This serving position is full- or part-time and works a varied and flexible work schedule.


    ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR RESTAURANT SERVING TEAM?

    If you feel that you have the right serving skills for this full- or part-time food service job with our restaurant, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

    Location: 30742

  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right club waiter/waitress for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your club waiter/waitress job on Zippia to find and recruit club waiter/waitress candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with club waiter/waitress candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new club waiter/waitress

    Once you've decided on a perfect club waiter/waitress candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new club waiter/waitress. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a club waiter/waitress?

Before you start to hire club waiter/waitresses, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire club waiter/waitresses pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

The median annual salary for club waiter/waitresses is $25,086 in the US. However, the cost of club waiter/waitress hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a club waiter/waitress for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $9 and $15 an hour.

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