Waiters and Waitresses Jobs

2.7K positions available

2.7K active Waiters and Waitresses jobs from 77 US employers. Largest hirers include Applebee's - Rutland, Applebee's Grill + Bar - Epping, Dave and Buster's - Green Bay. The national median wage for this occupation is $31.9K. BLS projects -3% employment change between 2022 and 2032. YourJobs AI Vulnerability score: 32/100 (Moderate exposure). New positions posted daily, sorted by the best opportunities first.

Food preparation and serving roles include cooks, chefs, servers, baristas, and kitchen staff. Pay is below the national median but the largest sub-occupations have faster-than-average growth. AI exposure is generally low: food prep is hands-on, and the customer-facing work resists current automation.

BLS Snapshot

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2023
Median annual wage $31,940
U.S. employment 2,237,310
Projected growth to 2032 -3%

YourJobs AI Index

Methodology
32/100
Exposure: Moderate

According to YourJobs, Waiters and Waitresses score 32/100 on AI exposure (moderate band).

Waiters and Waitresses jobs in other top states

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Waiters and Waitresses Jobs by Location

Vermont 849 Wisconsin 630 New Hampshire 431 Pennsylvania 163 New Mexico 159 Massachusetts 82 Georgia 60 Ohio 55 Texas 44 Connecticut 27 North Carolina 26 Indiana 24

Top Waiters and Waitresses Employers

Applebee's - Rutland 844 jobs Applebee's Grill + Bar - Epping 428 jobs Dave and Buster's - Green Bay 358 jobs New Horizon Foods 296 jobs Applebee's - Yale 159 jobs Applebee's - Chippewa 153 jobs Applebee's Grill + Bar - Hadley 79 jobs Outback Steakhouse 23 jobs

Frequently asked questions

How many Waiters and Waitresses jobs are available right now?
There are 2,667 active Waiters and Waitresses jobs across the United States from 77 employers. The list refreshes daily.
What's the average Waiters and Waitresses salary?
The U.S. national median wage for Waiters and Waitresses occupations is $32,871 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Hourly rates and benefits depend on the employer and the specific role.
Which companies hire the most Waiters and Waitresses workers?
Top Waiters and Waitresses employers currently hiring include Applebee's - Rutland, Applebee's Grill + Bar - Epping, and Dave and Buster's - Green Bay, plus 74 more.
What's the job outlook for Waiters and Waitresses?
Waiters and Waitresses occupations are projected to change by 3.4% nationally between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections).