Server and certified trainer vs waitstaff

The differences between server and certified trainers and waitstaffs can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a server and certified trainer has an average salary of $30,423, which is higher than the $25,104 average annual salary of a waitstaff.

The top three skills for a server and certified trainer include customer service, new servers and POS. The most important skills for a waitstaff are food service, beverage orders, and culinary.

Server and certified trainer vs waitstaff overview

	Server And Certified Trainer	Waitstaff
Yearly salary	$30,423	$25,104
Hourly rate	$14.63	$12.07
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	131,460	130,467
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	28	28
Years of experience	-	-

What does a server and certified trainer do?

A 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. A server and a certified server should maintain a professional attitude in order to ensure guest satisfaction. He/She or she should also be highly knowledgeable about anything related to the computer system.

What does a waitstaff do?

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. They work with diligence to get outstanding service quality and work with the other staff. It is part of their job to show customers their seats and provide menu options. They attend to tables for food service and guarantee cleanliness standard compliance.

Server and certified trainer vs waitstaff salary

Server and certified trainers and waitstaffs have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Server And Certified Trainer	Waitstaff
Average salary	$30,423	$25,104
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $38,000	Between $19,000 And $32,000
Highest paying City	-	Falmouth, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Mayo Clinic
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between server and certified trainer and waitstaff education

There are a few differences between a server and certified trainer and a waitstaff in terms of educational background:

	Server And Certified Trainer	Waitstaff
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Server and certified trainer vs waitstaff demographics

Here are the differences between server and certified trainers' and waitstaffs' demographics:

	Server And Certified Trainer	Waitstaff
Average age	28	28
Gender ratio	Male, 33.2% Female, 66.8%	Male, 27.3% Female, 72.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 8.3% White, 55.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Asian, 8.4% White, 56.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between server and certified trainer and waitstaff duties and responsibilities

Server and certified trainer example responsibilities.

Shape potential employees into becoming quality salespeople by increasing sales through upselling and providing excellent customer service.
Train and execute all aspects of restaurant depending upon need, including cooking, bartending, etc.
Task of serving guess needs and training the new hire at bartending if do not know how to.
Train new employees in wine and food knowledge, use of POS computer systems, handling cash/reports, and guest service etiquette
Develop variety of menu items catering to customers with food allergies and diet restrictions such as gluten free or vegetarian options.
Collaborate POS operation-training sessions for new employees.

Waitstaff example responsibilities.

Set up, work in, and manage the private room events as both bartender and waiter.
Assist with stocking of pantry when groceries arrive.
Cater private events and perform light bartending duties.
Increase total restaurant sales by upselling specials and top-shelf liquors.
Work regularly on the pass as well as a waiter.
Offer meal suggestions base on diverse culinary repertoire and expert food knowledge.

Server and certified trainer vs waitstaff skills

Common server and certified trainer skills

Customer Service, 29%
New Servers, 14%
POS, 7%
Guest Satisfaction, 5%
Fine Dining, 3%
Safety Procedures, 3%

Common waitstaff skills

Food Service, 23%
Beverage Orders, 19%
Culinary, 19%
Team Work, 16%
Meal Orders, 8%
Wine, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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