Wait Staff Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Back of House Team Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 hours ago

At Chick-fil-A, the Back of House Team Member role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Owner/Operator, Back of House Team Members gain...

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Team Member

  • Coffee & Bagel Brands
  • Waukee, IA (13 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Waukee, IA (13 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 22 hours ago

Preferred: Restaurant, retail, or guest service experience....

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Catering Server

  • Oak View Group
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards....

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Team Member

  • Coffee And Bagel Brands
  • Des Moines, IA (3 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (3 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Our teams take pride in providing excellent guest service by ensuring the quality of the food and beverages we serve; and by keeping a safe and clean store environment....

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Mills Civic Parkway Back of House Team Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Working at a Chick-fil-A restaurant is more than a job - it's an opportunity. It is a chance to build teamwork and leadership skills in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A...

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KFC Team Member

  • KFC
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days 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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Server (Weekends)

  • Grand Living
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Grand Living at Tower Place Saturday and Sunday Shift: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM About Grand Living Grand Living is changing the way generations embrace life and is quickly becoming an iconic brand in...

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Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)

  • Sonic
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Position: Carhop Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD) Status: Nonexempt Position Summary: This position serves product to guests. Essential Job Duties: Ensure that product meets...

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Catering Server Part-Time Iowa Events Center

  • Oak View Group
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards....

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Server - CopperWood

  • Franciscan Ministries
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Bus dining room as needed and send dishes through the dishwashing machine. Wash pots and pans as needed. Put clean dishes away in appropriate places. Sweep and mop kitchen floors as needed....

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barista - Store# 68293, UNIVERSITY AND 98TH

  • Starbucks
  • Waukee, IA (13 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waukee, IA (13 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Crafting the worlds 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# 21750, ALTOONA

  • Starbucks
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 5 days 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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Breakfast Attendant - Part Time weekend

  • Schulte Companies
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Breakfast Attendant to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is...

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Food Server - Part Time AM Shift - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

  • Hilton
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

As a Food Server, you would be responsible for serving food and/or beverages to guests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability....

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Mills Civic Parkway Front of House Team Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Team Member - Front of House At Chick-fil-A, the Team Member role is more than just a job-it is an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Owner/Operator, Team Members gain...

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Demographic Data for Des Moines, IA

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Des Moines, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.7%
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 Des Moines, IA
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%


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