Wine maker vs table runner

The differences between wine makers and table runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a wine maker has an average salary of $49,821, which is higher than the $32,530 average annual salary of a table runner.

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

Wine maker vs table runner overview

	Wine Maker	Table Runner
Yearly salary	$49,821	$32,530
Hourly rate	$23.95	$15.64
Growth rate	4%	17%
Number of jobs	7,081	14,411
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Wine maker vs table runner salary

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

	Wine Maker	Table Runner
Average salary	$49,821	$32,530
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $96,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Hammondsport, NY	-
Highest paying state	New Jersey	-
Best paying company	Dunn&Co	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between wine maker and table runner education

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

	Wine Maker	Table Runner
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Wine maker vs table runner demographics

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

	Wine Maker	Table Runner
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 1.5% White, 68.8% 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 maker and table runner duties and responsibilities

Wine maker example responsibilities.

Perform data analysis and provide recommendations to achieve stability of wine.
Produce honey wine using locally forage ingredients and naturally occurring yeasts.
Preform all positions and responsibilities accurately in a timely fashion building clientele.
Promote and demonstrate various wines sell at Costco stores during the holiday season.

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 maker vs table runner skills

Common wine maker skills

Wine, 82%
Harvest, 14%
Storage Tanks, 4%

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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