Wait Staff Jobs in Island Lake, IL

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Posted December 16, 2025 First Hospitality
Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Island Lake, IL)
5 hours ago

Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Island Lake, IL)
5 hours ago

DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha 11800 108th Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Hotel with 120 Rooms Managed By First Hospitality 1 Location PTO, 401k, Holiday Pay, Hilton Employee...

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KFC Team Member

KFC
Antioch, IL (14 miles from Island Lake, IL)
11 hours ago

Antioch, IL (14 miles from Island Lake, IL)
11 hours ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

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barista - Store# 11494, LIBERTYVILLE-MILWAUKEE & RTE 137

Starbucks
Libertyville, IL (12 miles from Island Lake, IL)
15 hours ago

Libertyville, IL (12 miles from Island Lake, IL)
15 hours ago

Crafting the world's finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to...

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barista - Store# 68219, RT 173 & GREEN BAY RD

Starbucks
Zion, IL (20 miles from Island Lake, IL)
15 hours ago

Zion, IL (20 miles from Island Lake, IL)
15 hours ago

Crafting the world's finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to...

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Team Member - Weekend Shift

Dunkin'
Wood Dale, IL (24 miles from Island Lake, IL)
15 hours ago

Wood Dale, IL (24 miles from Island Lake, IL)
15 hours ago

As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it a priority to ensure their...

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Team Member

Dunkin'
Libertyville, IL (12 miles from Island Lake, IL)
15 hours ago

Libertyville, IL (12 miles from Island Lake, IL)
15 hours ago

As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it a priority to ensure their...

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Cashier

Raising Cane's
Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
19 hours ago

Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
19 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $ 16 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

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Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
Gurnee, IL (15 miles from Island Lake, IL)
19 hours ago

Gurnee, IL (15 miles from Island Lake, IL)
19 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?...

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Servers,Line Cooks,Bussers

Glencoe, IL (24 miles from Island Lake, IL)
1 day ago

Glencoe, IL (24 miles from Island Lake, IL)
1 day ago

Servers / Line Cooks / Bussers **Now Hiring** Elyon By Ozz Chef is looking for friendly, reliable team members. Full-time and part-time shifts, evenings and weekends. Experience is preferred....

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Server

Glencoe, IL (24 miles from Island Lake, IL)
1 day ago

Glencoe, IL (24 miles from Island Lake, IL)
1 day ago

We are looking for an experienced Server to join our team at Elyon by Ozz Chef, a Mediterranean & Turkish restaurant in the heart of Glencoe. What Were Looking For Minimum 1 year of serving...

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Busser

Lacoste
Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
2 days ago

Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
2 days ago

Relax in a comfy booth, indulge on a signature crusted steak, a delicious salad or oven roasted seafood, and sip on a hand-crafted cocktail, craft beer or bottle of wine from the extensive wine list...

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Popeyes Lead Cashier

TravelCenters of America
Hampshire, IL (20 miles from Island Lake, IL)
2 days ago

Hampshire, IL (20 miles from Island Lake, IL)
2 days ago

There's never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

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Server

Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Algonquin, IL (9 miles from Island Lake, IL)
2 days ago

Algonquin, IL (9 miles from Island Lake, IL)
2 days ago

Text "BonefishWay" to 30437 to apply now! By texting BonefishWay to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Bonefish Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

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Restaurant Team Member Part Time

Love's Travel Stops
Hampshire, IL (20 miles from Island Lake, IL)
3 days ago

Hampshire, IL (20 miles from Island Lake, IL)
3 days ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

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Retail Cashier Part Time

Love's Travel Stops
Wadsworth, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
3 days ago

Wadsworth, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
3 days ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

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Demographic Data for Island Lake, IL

Moving to Island Lake, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Island Lake, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Island Lake, IL

Local

National

Total Population

8,433

Number of Businesses

156

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Island Lake, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.

Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Island Lake, IL offer the following education background

High School or GED

40.8%

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%

Associate's Degree

13.2%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.7%

Master's Degree

4.1%

Some College

3.8%

Some High School

3.1%

Doctorate Degree

0.9%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Wait Staffs in Island Lake, IL

Less than 1 year

34.0%

None

24.3%

1-2 years

24.0%

2-4 years

17.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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