Wait Staff Jobs in La Mesa, CA
Restaurant Server - AM and PM Shifts open
- Posted January 23, 2026
- Rancho Santa Fe, CA (21 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 3 hours ago
- Rancho Santa Fe, CA (21 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 3 hours ago
Rancho Valencia Resort 5921 Valencia Circle Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Resort Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $16.90 per hour, Full-Time Job Type...
In Person- Posted January 23, 2026
- Rancho Santa Fe, CA (21 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 3 hours ago
- Rancho Santa Fe, CA (21 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 3 hours ago
Removes and transports soiled wares from tables to the dishwashing area as assigned. Separate soiled wares and food according to procedures....
In Person- $17.75 per hour
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 3 hours ago
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 3 hours ago
The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Servers to join our team at Petco Park in San Diego, California. As a Server, you will be the face of our restaurant and be the...
In Person- $21.90 per hour
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 3 hours ago
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 3 hours ago
service skills Ability to follow instructions and use teamwork Physical requirements Ability to carry up to 20 lbs and push up to 50 lbs Frequent bending, stretching, reaching, and walking up and down...
In PersonParking Cashier - The Gaylord Pacific Resort - $20 - $22/HR
- Towne Park
- Chula Vista, CA (9 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 10 hours ago
- Chula Vista, CA (9 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 10 hours ago
At Towne Park, its more than a job, you can make an impact. A career with us is rewarding in more ways than one. As a hospitality services company, our commitment is to create smiles by delivering...
In PersonEXPERIENCED BARISTA needed at Caffe Calabria!
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 11 hours ago
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 11 hours ago
Caffe Calabria is a locally owned cafe and roasting concept. Our focus is on quality and service. We are looking for the perfect candidate to take a passionate role in our company vision and help...
In Person- Roseacre La Jolla
- La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 15 hours ago
- La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 15 hours ago
Be Part of the Beginning. Roseacre is a multi-venue, design-driven culinary destination founded by visionary designers Paul Basile (Basile Studio) and Jules Wilson (Jules Wilson Design Studio),...
In Person- Generations
- Lincoln Acres, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 16 hours ago
- Lincoln Acres, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 16 hours ago
At Paradise Village, the waitstaff are responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience to residents and guests. Waitstaff ensure the Dining Room is welcoming by adhering to cleanliness...
In Person- HEI Hotels & Resorts
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 22 hours ago
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 22 hours ago
About Us Embodying Southern California's laid-back style, the Wyndham San Diego Bayside pairs a refreshingly vintage vibe with all the modern-day essentials that San Diego visitors crave. Here at...
In Person- Sycuan Gaming Center
- El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 22 hours ago
- El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 22 hours ago
& beverage management team.Ensures work area is stocked and clean by submitting supply requisitions, placing delivered beverages, food and supplies in designated areas, replenishing condiments and...
In Person- Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
- Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
Experienced servers: Filippi's Pizza Grotto is looking for experienvced servers that can handle a high volume restaurant with ease. The ideal candidate is reliable and enjoys connecting with...
In Person- CoralTree Hospitality
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
standards Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room, service stations, and guest areas Support servers and food runners with table maintenance, water service, and guest needs Refill...
In Person- Texas Roadhouse
- El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
- El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. Were about loving what youre doing today and preparing you...
In PersonFront of House Team Member - Slice House
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
This role combines cashier responsibilities with janitorial tasks to ensure exceptional guest service and operational efficiency in a fast casual dining environment....
In PersonServer - Pelicans On The Bay (On Call)
- Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
- San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
- 1 day ago
SERVER - PELICAN'S ON THE BAY (ON CALL) Hyatt Regency Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina US - CA - San Diego FOOD AND BEVERAGE Hourly/Entry Level Employee Part-time 17.75 Hourly US Dollar...
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Wait Staffs in La Mesa, CA offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Wait Staff position
- Soup Making
- Back of House
- Front of House
- Casual Dining
- Buffet
- Banquet Catering
- Dishwashing
- Fryer
- Loyalty Marketing
- Service-Oriented
- Grilling
- Wholesale
- Baking
- Food Handling
- Food and Beverage Management
- Guest Service
- Catering
- Food Preparation
- Sanitation
- Point-of-Sale System
- Preventive Maintenance
- Long-Term Disability
- Food Safety
- Merchandising
- Courteous
- Cooking
- Cashier Skills
- Cash Handling
- Stocking
- Reimbursement
- Energetic
- Closing
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Math
- Events
- Inventory Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Driving
- English
- Punctual
- Policy Development
- Multitasking
- Flexibility
- Team Building
- Regulations
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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