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Round One Entertainment

Associate

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$15 - $16.75/hr

Bowling, Amusement, Food & Beverage, Facility-Mechanic, Facility-Cleaning Round One Entertainment is looking to hire Customer Service Associates for our Arcade attendant, Bowling & Event, Kitchen ...

Global Partners LP

Food Service Associate

Tolland, CT · On-site

$16.94 - $19.94/hr

Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations ... beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases. * Work safely around sharp ...

Global Partners

Food Service Associate

Bondsville, MA

$15 - $18/hr

Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations ... beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases. * Work safely around sharp ...

Global Partners LP

Food Service Associate

Sturbridge, MA · On-site

$16.05 - $19.26/hr

Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations ... beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases. * Work safely around sharp ...

Global Partners LP

Food Service Associate

Bondsville, MA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations ... beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases. * Work safely around sharp ...

Global Partners

Food Service Associate

Hebron, CT

$16.94 - $19.94/hr

Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations ... beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases. * Work safely around sharp ...

Global Partners

Food Service Associate

Sturbridge, MA

$16.05 - $19.26/hr

Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations ... beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases. * Work safely around sharp ...

Global Partners

Food Service Associate

Tolland, CT

$16.94 - $19.94/hr

Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations ... beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases. * Work safely around sharp ...

Global Partners LP

Food Service Associate

Hebron, CT · On-site

$16.94 - $19.94/hr

Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations ... beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases. * Work safely around sharp ...

Chartwells HE

CATERING ATTENDANT (ON CALL)

Hartford, CT · On-site

$26.85/hr

Prior front-of-house and food & beverage experience is required. * Pay Range: $26.35 per hour to ... Associate Shopping Program * Health and Wellness Programs * Discount Marketplace * Identity Theft ...

Compass Group

CATERING ATTENDANT (ON CALL)

Hartford, CT · On-site

$26.85/hr

Prior front-of-house and food & beverage experience is required. * Pay Range: $26.35 per hour to ... Associate Shopping Program * Health and Wellness Programs * Discount Marketplace * Identity Theft ...

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How much do food beverage associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for food beverage associate in Springfield, MA is $16.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.38 and $16.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a food beverage associate do?

A Food Beverage Associate is responsible for assisting in the preparation, serving, and overall customer experience related to food and beverages in restaurants, cafes, hotels, or other hospitality settings. Their duties often include taking orders, delivering food and drinks, ensuring cleanliness of dining areas, and handling customer inquiries or complaints. They play a key role in maintaining high service standards and ensuring customer satisfaction. Food Beverage Associates may also help with inventory, restocking supplies, and following food safety regulations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a food beverage associate in a hotel or restaurant setting?

A Food Beverage Associate is generally responsible for greeting guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring tables are clean and set appropriately. They also handle payment transactions, respond to guest inquiries, and coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery. Teamwork is essential, as associates frequently collaborate with servers, bartenders, and supervisors to provide excellent customer service and maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food beverage associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Beverage Associate, you need strong customer service skills, basic food safety knowledge, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food handling certifications, and inventory management tools is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are important soft skills that help create a welcoming dining experience. These skills ensure efficient service, guest satisfaction, and compliance with health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Food Beverage Associate vs Food Service Worker?

AspectFood Beverage AssociateFood Service Worker
CredentialsNone typically required; food safety certifications may be a plusNone typically required; food safety certifications may be a plus
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafes, bars, hotelsRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
Employer & IndustryHospitality, food service industryFood service industry, hospitality
Job DutiesTaking orders, serving food/beverages, customer serviceServing food, clearing tables, assisting in food prep

Both roles involve customer service in food establishments, but Food Beverage Associates often focus on serving drinks and taking orders, while Food Service Workers may handle broader tasks like food prep and table clearing. The roles are similar in work environment and industry, making them common points of comparison for job seekers.

What are the most commonly searched types of Food Beverage jobs in Springfield, MA?

The most popular types of Food Beverage jobs in Springfield, MA are:

What cities near Springfield, MA are hiring for Food Beverage Associate jobs?

Cities near Springfield, MA with the most Food Beverage Associate job openings:

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Infographic showing various Food Beverage Associate job openings in Springfield, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,894 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage , Starbucks) (T12

Target Brands, Inc.

Holyoke, MA • On-site

$17.25 - $25.90/hr

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Re-posted 17 days ago

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 7,050 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $17.25 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $17.25 USD - $25.90 USD per hour.
ALL ABOUT TARGET
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
ALL ABOUT GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Experts of store process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is set, in-stock, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Sales team leads inbound, outbound, replenishment, and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store. This team conducts inventory accuracy, merchandise set-up and maintenance and pricing processes for all areas of the store. Experts enable efficient delivery to our guests by supporting pick, pack and ship fulfillment work.
At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a General Merchandise Expert can provide you with the:
  • Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest first culture across the store

  • Experience in retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory replenishment, and process efficiency and improvement

  • Experience executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals

As a General Merchandise Expert, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
  • Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.

  • When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs.

  • Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.

  • Execute daily tasks assigned to you by your leader to help achieve goals that align with business priorities including receiving products, restocking shelves, organizing the backroom, arranging merchandise, and putting up promotional signs for GM areas.

  • If certified operate power equipment to move merchandise or store fixtures.

  • Execute processes including changing prices to products, merchandise set-up and maintenance, and inventory accuracy as directed by your leader for all areas.

  • Learn how operational procedures, such as setting up and organizing merchandise, managing product stock levels, and maintaining sales floor areas, affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availability.

  • Be knowledgeable about the resources, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience.

  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.

  • Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.

  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, and digital fulfillment processes (such as picking and packing orders or delivering pickup orders to guests) and maintain compliance culture while executing those duties, such as federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.

  • All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This may be the right job for you if:
  • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.

  • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.

  • You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a General Merchandise Expert. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members

  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed

  • Work both independently and with a team

  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot

  • Attention to detail and follow a multi-step processes

  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed

  • Climb up and down ladders

  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance from others.

  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) reliable and prompt attendance necessary

  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.

  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Benefits Eligibility
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no application deadline. Las solicitudes para este puesto se aceptan de forma continua y no hay fecha límite de solicitud.

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We're here to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Target is a general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store. We employ 400,000+ Our tagline is "Expect More. Pay Less." We've been using it since 1994! The Target Corporation also owns Shipt and Roundel. More to love! Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its hometown since the first Target store opened in 1962 under The Dayton Company.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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