Table runner vs mater

The differences between table runners and maters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mater has an average salary of $51,174, which is higher than the $32,530 average annual salary of a table runner.

Table runner vs mater overview

	Table Runner	Mater
Yearly salary	$32,530	$51,174
Hourly rate	$15.64	$24.60
Growth rate	17%	4%
Number of jobs	14,411	449
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	42	50
Years of experience	-	-

Table runner vs mater salary

Table runners and maters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Table Runner	Mater
Average salary	$32,530	$51,174
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $42,000	Between $25,000 And $100,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between table runner and mater education

There are a few differences between a table runner and a mater in terms of educational background:

	Table Runner	Mater
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Table runner vs mater demographics

Here are the differences between table runners' and maters' demographics:

	Table Runner	Mater
Average age	42	50
Gender ratio	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%	Male, 70.3% Female, 29.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 1.8% White, 69.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 8.8% White, 52.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	5%

Differences between table runner and mater duties and responsibilities

Table runner example responsibilities.

Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.
Maintain VIP guest list and ensure all VIP guest list members are accommodate appropriately.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Skil in mixing, garnishing and serving specialize drinks.

Mater example responsibilities.

Manage marketing initiatives for all CME and CPE conferences which include e-mail deployments and content design for all marketing collateral.
Create PowerPoint slides, exams, handouts and invite guest speakers to assist new members with meeting the learning objectives.
Install sprinklers, create landscape plans, do all facets of a small landscape business and yard care.

Table runner vs mater skills

Common table runner skills

Bus Tables, 45%
Reset Tables, 41%
Customer Service, 15%

Common mater skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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