Wine cellar worker vs table runner

The differences between wine cellar workers and table runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a table runner has an average salary of $32,530, which is higher than the $28,466 average annual salary of a wine cellar worker.

The top three skills for a wine cellar worker include wine, harvest and . The most important skills for a table runner are bus tables, reset tables, and customer service.

Wine cellar worker vs table runner overview

	Wine Cellar Worker	Table Runner
Yearly salary	$28,466	$32,530
Hourly rate	$13.69	$15.64
Growth rate	6%	17%
Number of jobs	19,550	14,411
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Wine cellar worker vs table runner salary

Wine cellar workers and table runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wine Cellar Worker	Table Runner
Average salary	$28,466	$32,530
Salary range	Between $17,000 And $47,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between wine cellar worker and table runner education

There are a few differences between a wine cellar worker and a table runner in terms of educational background:

	Wine Cellar Worker	Table Runner
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	General Education, Specific Areas	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Wine cellar worker vs table runner demographics

Here are the differences between wine cellar workers' and table runners' demographics:

	Wine Cellar Worker	Table Runner
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 1.1% White, 74.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between wine cellar worker and table runner duties and responsibilities

Wine cellar worker example responsibilities.

Memorize all wine flavor profiles as well as their food pairings to share with customers.
Preform all positions and responsibilities accurately in a timely fashion building clientele.
Lift raw materials, finish products, and pack items, manually or using hoists.

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.

Wine cellar worker vs table runner skills

Common wine cellar worker skills

Wine, 71%
Harvest, 29%

Common table runner skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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