Wait Staff Jobs in Palo Alto, CA
- Posted December 11, 2025 Driftwood Hospitality Management
- Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 2 hours ago
- Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 2 hours ago
Sheraton San Jose Hotel 1801 Barber Lane Milpitas, CA 95035 Hotel with 229 Rooms Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...
In PersonExperienced Barista for Office Cafe (Oyster Point)
- South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 10 hours ago
- South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 10 hours ago
We are hiring for full time and part time shifts for this client location. Please specify in your application if you are open to part time if full time is not available, etc. Thank you! Position...
In PersonHiring Food Expeditor / Food Runner
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 10 hours ago
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 10 hours ago
We are Marica restaurant located in Oakland, CA (Rockridge District). We are hiring Food Expeditor / Food Runner to work dinner shifts 4:30pm-9:00pm. 3-4 nights a week: Wednesdays, Fridays,...
In Person- Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 10 hours ago
- Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 10 hours ago
service to guests - Well-groomed and neat in appearance - Knowledgeable in mixology, beer, wine, spirits & classic cocktails CLICK HERE TO APPLY...
In Person- Buffalo Wild Wings
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 11 hours ago
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 11 hours ago
You know what it takes to fuel moments worth sharing and have exceptional time management, attention to detail, and guest service skills. Not sure if your experience aligns?...
In Person- HHM Hospitality
- San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 11 hours ago
- San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 11 hours ago
Overview Opportunity: Bistro Server Serve food and/or beverage to guests in a courteous and friendly manner and in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards....
In Person- Posted December 11, 2025 HHM Hotels
- San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 12 hours ago
- San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 12 hours ago
service and sustainability standards....
In Person Part Time- Target
- Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 18 hours ago
- Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 18 hours ago
Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local...
In Person- Restaurant Depot LLC
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 18 hours ago
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 18 hours ago
Position Title: Cashier Department: Front End Supervisor: Front End Manager FLSA: Full-Time/Part Time, Hourly, 6-8 Hour Shift, Union Restaurant Depot is a wholesale cash-and-carry foodservice...
In PersonFood Runner - Blossom Hill Chili's
- Chilli's
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 19 hours ago
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 19 hours ago
Since then, we've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas!...
In Person- Chilli's
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 19 hours ago
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 19 hours ago
Since then, we've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas!...
In Person- Compass Group USA Inc
- Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 19 hours ago
- Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 19 hours ago
Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a part time BARISTA position. Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Part time schedule. Monday through Friday,...
In PersonGuest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1054)
- Target
- San Bruno, CA (19 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 21 hours ago
- San Bruno, CA (19 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 21 hours ago
Empowered to make shopping quick and easy for guests at the checklanes, guest services, gift registry, pick-up and drive up while ensuring exceptional quality....
In Person- The Cheesecake Factory
- Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 21 hours ago
- Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 21 hours ago
Compensation Range $16.50 - $17.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...
In Person- The Cheesecake Factory
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 21 hours ago
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 21 hours ago
Compensation Range $17.95 - $19.00 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Wait Staff position
- MICROS Systems
- Front of House
- Banquet Catering
- Soup Making
- Casual Dining
- Buffet
- Back of House
- Dishwashing
- Fryer
- Loyalty Marketing
- Grilling
- Service-Oriented
- Food and Beverage Management
- Baking
- Wholesale
- Food Handling
- Order Fulfillment
- Guest Service
- Food Preparation
- Sanitation
- Point-of-Sale System
- Long-Term Disability
- Food Safety
- Courteous
- Merchandising
- Cooking
- Cashier Skills
- Cash Handling
- Wellness
- Reimbursement
- Scanning
- Stocking
- Closing
- Energetic
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Driving
- Events
- Interpersonal Skills
- Punctual
- Inventory Management
- English
- Flexibility
- Policy Development
- Team Building
- Multitasking
- Sales
- Regulations
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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