Wait Staff Jobs in Vernon Hills, IL

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Food and Beverage Team Member - $17.00/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor
Gurnee, IL (9 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
26 days ago

Gurnee, IL (9 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
26 days ago

Responsible for cooking, prepping, and serving quality products in an efficient manner. Overall, this position plays a key part in maintaining food safety standards, ensuring cleanliness,...

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Starbucks/Lead Barista

Kroger
Skokie, IL (18 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
3 hours ago

Skokie, IL (18 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
3 hours ago

Ensure service standards are met and surpassed by providing customers with prompt, quality coffee selection, purchase and preparation. Monitors total department conditions and follows through to...

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On Call Barista

Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Itasca, IL (18 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
4 hours ago

Itasca, IL (18 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
4 hours ago

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our...

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Runner

Lacoste
Wheeling, IL (7 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
5 hours ago

Wheeling, IL (7 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
5 hours ago

allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those...

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LifeCafe Poolside Server (Seasonal Summer)

Life Time Fitness
Vernon Hills, IL
5 hours ago

Vernon Hills, IL
5 hours ago

Position Summary The Server provides exceptional customer to members. They serve and take and deliver accurate food and drink orders and remove dirty dishes in a timely manner. They display...

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Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings
Lombard, IL (24 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
6 hours ago

Lombard, IL (24 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
6 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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Cashier (Full Time)

Compass Group
Mettawa, IL (4 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
7 hours ago

Mettawa, IL (4 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
7 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time CASHIER positions. Location : AbbVie - 26525 Riverwoods Boulevard, Mettawa, IL 60045. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

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Barista

Posted February 10, 2026 Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Itasca, IL (18 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
7 hours ago

Itasca, IL (18 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
7 hours ago

The Westin Chicago Northwest 400 Park Blvd. Itasca, IL 60143 Hotel with 416 Rooms Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

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KFC Team Member

KFC
Carol Stream, IL (24 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
13 hours ago

Carol Stream, IL (24 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
13 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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Team Member

Potbelly Corporate
Deerfield, IL (5 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
14 hours ago

Deerfield, IL (5 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
14 hours ago

PAY TRANSPARENCY: earn between $ 15.25 and $ 15.75 plus digital tips!* Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced,...

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Daytime Team Member

Potbelly Corporate
Mount Prospect, IL (12 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
14 hours ago

Mount Prospect, IL (12 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
14 hours ago

PAY TRANSPARENCY: earn between $ 15.25 and $15.75 plus digital tips!* Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced,...

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Restaurant Team Member - Cashier, Server

Noodles & Company
Bloomingdale, IL (20 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
16 hours ago

Bloomingdale, IL (20 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
16 hours ago

We are hiring Team Members to join our front-of-house crew as cashiers, servers, and guest service team members who welcome guests, take orders, and help deliver smooth, friendly service....

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Server

First Watch Restaurants
Algonquin, IL (18 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
16 hours ago

Algonquin, IL (18 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
16 hours ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

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barista - Store# 50754, 115 W RAND RD

Starbucks Coffee Company
Arlington Heights, IL (8 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
1 day ago

Arlington Heights, IL (8 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
1 day ago

Company and benefits Job ID 260006456 Job Category Retail Stores Job Function Barista Job Level Individual Contributor Posting Date 02/05/2026 Expiration Date 05/06/2026 Pay 15.75 to 17.88 USD...

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Busser

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
2 days ago

Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Vernon Hills, IL)
2 days ago

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Demographic Data for Vernon Hills, IL

Moving to Vernon Hills, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Vernon Hills, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Vernon Hills, IL

Local

National

Total Population

27,581

Number of Businesses

1,029

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, IL offer the following education background

High School or GED

40.6%

Bachelor's Degree

21.5%

Associate's Degree

13.2%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.7%

Master's Degree

4.1%

Some College

3.8%

Some High School

3.0%

Doctorate Degree

0.9%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Wait Staffs in Vernon Hills, 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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