How to hire a room service waiter

How to hire a room service waiter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step room service waiter hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the room service waiter you need to hire. Certain room service waiter roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A room service waiter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, room service waiters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents room service waiter salaries for various positions.

   Type of Room Service Waiter	Description	Hourly rate
   Room Service Waiter	Waiters and waitresses take orders and serve food and beverages to customers in dining establishments.	$8-16
   Waitstaff	The waitstaff takes responsibility for tasks like recommending dishes based on the tastes and preferences of guests, accepting payments, and taking orders. Waitstaff delivers food to tables, ensures outstanding guest experience, and accepts payments... Show more	$9-15
   Server Manager	As 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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Hotel Guests
   • Food Service
   • Room Service Orders
   • Menu Selections
   • Fine Dining
   • Drink Orders
   • Allergies
   • Food Orders
   • POS
   • Food Preparation
   • Guest Rooms
   • Guest Service
   • Buffets

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage restaurant sections in order to equalize seating arrangements for each waiter and ensure the restaurant are stocked and well maintain.
   • Enter food items into a computerize cash register using a POS system
   • Work include menu preparation, food presentation, serving and POS cashier system.
   • Team-Orient environment that allows for the utilization of teamwork and effective communication skills.
   • Input orders into a computerize system in a timely fashion to ensure accuracy and punctuality.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your room service waiter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A room service waiter salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, room service waiters' average salary in tennessee is 49% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level room service waiters earn 50% less than senior-level room service waiters.
   • Certifications. A room service waiter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a room service waiter's salary.

   Average room service waiter salary

   $11.87hourly

   $24,693 yearly

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   Entry-level room service waiter salary

   $17,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a room service waiter job description

   A job description for a room service waiter 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 room service waiter job description:

   Room service waiter job description example

   Información disponible en español a continuación.
   
   The Server is responsible for taking customer's food and drink orders serve food and beverages prepare itemized checks and sometimes accept payments. May perform additional duties which may include escorting guests to tables serving customers seated at counters setting up and clearing tables or operating a cash register. They also check the identification of patrons to ensure they meet the minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcohol. Responsible for providing the highest quality of service possible to guests in an efficient and courteous manner.
   
   El Mesero es responsable de tomar ordenes de comidas y bebidas de los clientes preparar la cuenta y aceptar pago. Servicios adicionales como acompañar a los clientes a la mesa sentar y limpiar las mesas y manejar caja registradora. Responsable de revisar la identificación de los clientes para asegurar que cumplen los requisitos de edad para comprar bebidas alcohólicas; proveer el servicio de más alta calidad posible a los huéspedes de manera eficiente y cortés.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   * High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
   * Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations)
   * Food Handlers certification (must comply with State regulations)
   * Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
   * Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
   * Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
   * Se prefiere diploma de Escuela Superior o su equivalente y / o experiencia en un hotel o campo relacionado.
   * Certificación para Manejar alimentos( debe cumplir con requisitos del Estado)
   * Certificación para Servir/Vender Alcohol (debe cumplir con requisitos del estado)
   * Tiene que poder expresar claramente información e ideas.
   * Tiene que poder evaluar y seleccionar entre varias opciones alternativas rápida y acertadamente.
   * Tiene que poder trabajar bien bajo presión.
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   * Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
   * Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Alcohol Awareness Food Handlers Safety etc.
   * Be familiar with the organization of the restaurant and lounge and know the function of each job position.
   * Have a thorough knowledge of menus and specials in the restaurant.
   * Service guests with all food and beverage requirements in a warm friendly courteous and professional manner.
   * Clear clean and reset tables as needed.
   * Be familiar with the operation of the P.O.S. system.
   * Carry out cashiering functions in closing checks and end of shift paperwork.
   * Perform opening and closing procedures and side work duties according to station rotation assignment.
   * Ensure that tables and side stands are kept stocked tidy and clean.
   * Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
   * Cumplir en todo momento con las normas y reglamentos de Aimbridge Hospitality para alentar operaciones de trabajo seguras y eficientes.
   * Cumplir con los requisitos de certificación requeridos para la posición incluyendo Certificado para manejar alimentos Certificado para servir alcohol Seguridad etc.
   * Estar familiarizado con la organización del restaurante y el salón social y saber la función de cada puesto.
   * Estar completamente familiarizado con los menús y los especiales en el restaurante.
   * Servirle a los huéspedes todas las bebidas y los alimentos pedidos de manera calurosa simpática cortés y profesional.
   * Recoger limpiar y volver a preparar mesas según necesario.
   * Estar familiarizado con la operación del Sistema Punto de Ventas (P.O.S.)
   * Llevar a cabo funciones de cajero para cerrar los cheques y el papeleo para el cierre del turno.
   * Llevar a cabo los deberes de abertura y cierre y otros deberes extras de acuerdo con la asignación de la rotación de las estaciones.
   * Asegurarse que las mesas y las estaciones para los meseros se mantenga suplidas nítidas y limpias.
   * Llevar a cabo otra tarea según asignada por el supervisor o gerente.
   
   Property Details
   
   DoubleTree by Hilton Austin-University Area features a restaurant, fitness center, a bar and shared lounge in Austin. This 3-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.
   
   At the hotel, each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
   
   Guests at DoubleTree Austin University can enjoy a full breakfast buffet with hot items.
   
   Company Overview
   
   As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in 49 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.
   
   Benefits
   
   After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
   
   * Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
   * Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
   * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
   * Term Life and AD&D Insurance
   * Paid Time Off
   * Employee Assistance Program
   * 401k Retirement Plan

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5. Post your job

   To find room service waiters for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any room service waiters they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level room service waiters with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your room service waiter job on Zippia to find and recruit room service waiter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting room service waiters requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 room service waiter

   Once you've selected the best room service waiter candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new room service waiter. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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