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Raising Cane's

Restaurant Crewmember

Cedar Falls, IA

$14/hr

Starting hiring pay: $14.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team.

Raising Cane's

Restaurant Crewmember

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14/hr

Starting hiring pay: $14.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team.

Raising Cane's

Restaurant Crewmember

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14/hr

Starting hiring pay: $14.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team.

Raising Cane's

Restaurant Crewmember

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14/hr

Starting hiring pay: $14.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team.

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How much do restaurant job jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for restaurant job in Waterloo, IA is $15.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.88 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a restaurant job?

Restaurant jobs refer to a variety of roles within the food service industry, including positions such as servers, cooks, chefs, hosts, bartenders, dishwashers, and managers. Each role plays a crucial part in ensuring the restaurant operates smoothly and provides a positive dining experience for customers. Responsibilities can range from preparing and serving food to managing staff and maintaining cleanliness. These jobs often require good communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Working in a restaurant can offer valuable experience, flexibility, and opportunities for advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a restaurant job?

To thrive in a restaurant job, you generally need strong customer service skills, basic food safety knowledge, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point of sale (POS) systems and, in some cases, food handler certifications are typically required. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are crucial soft skills in this environment. These skills are essential to ensure smooth operations, provide excellent dining experiences, and maintain safety and compliance in a fast-paced setting.

What are some of the common challenges faced by restaurant staff, and how can they be managed effectively?

Restaurant staff often encounter challenges such as high-pressure peak hours, multitasking between customer service and operational duties, and adapting to rapidly changing customer needs. Effective communication with team members and proactive time management are essential to handle these situations. Many restaurants provide training on conflict resolution and stress management to help staff maintain a positive work environment and deliver excellent service even during busy periods.

What is the difference between Restaurant Job vs Kitchen Staff?

AspectRestaurant JobKitchen Staff
CredentialsNone required or basic food safety certificationsFood safety certifications often required
Work EnvironmentFront of house, customer interactionBack of house, food preparation
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, cafes, hospitalityRestaurants, catering, food production
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Restaurant jobs typically involve customer service and front-of-house duties, while kitchen staff focus on food preparation and back-of-house tasks. Both roles are essential in the restaurant industry and often require food safety certifications. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position based on skills and interests.

Can I work in a restaurant job with no experience?

Restaurant jobs often do not require prior experience, especially for entry-level positions such as server, host, or dishwasher. Employers typically provide on-the-job training, and having good communication skills and a positive attitude can help you get hired. Certifications like food safety training may be beneficial but are usually not mandatory for starting roles.

What are different jobs at a restaurant?

Common restaurant jobs include servers, cooks, dishwashers, hosts or hostesses, bartenders, and managers. Each role requires specific skills such as customer service, food preparation, or leadership, and may involve working during evenings, weekends, or holidays. These positions contribute to the overall operation and customer experience of a restaurant.

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Infographic showing various Restaurant Job job openings in Waterloo, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,746 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

Associate Restaurant Manager

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Waterloo, IA • On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Re-posted 2 hours ago

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 88 rated restaurants

Job description

Benefits:
  • Life/disability Insurance
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant is now hiring a front-of-the-house Associate Restaurant Manager for our location in Waterloo Weekends are required with a 50-hour typical workweek. Salary range is $55,000 - $65,000, depending on experience, plus bonus. Benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, health, dental, life/disability insurance, and more. Plus, we're closed on Christmas day.
CyHawk Hospitality is a growing family-owned company that opened our first Perkins in 2007 and now owns 21 restaurants.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Assists the General Manager in restaurant operations and in achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation, management, and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Provide direction for restaurant staff to ensure maximum guest satisfaction, ensuring execution of all employee duties to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
  • Reports: Directly to General Manager
  • Internal: Extensive contacts with all levels of store personnel as well as all home office departments.
  • External: Extensive contacts include guests, distributors, repair technicians, salespersons, and community organizations and schools

LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates principles actions, uses sound judgment and follow through on commitments.
  • Anticipates problems and issues and makes timely and sound decisions.
  • Demonstrates a passion and working knowledge of food, liquor, beer and wine.
  • Leads by example and maintains a guest first focus.
  • Sets and shares goals with team, monitors and tracks progress of goals.
  • Directly and honestly addresses issues and resolves conflicts and seeks opportunities for improvement.
  • Clarifies roles, responsibilities, priorities and expectations.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
  • Assists the General Manager in planning and analyzing administration and operations manpower.
  • Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean safe, and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.
  • Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
  • Ensures the unit's compliance to productivity and service standards with a sufficient number of well-trained and productive employees.
  • Ensures proper management of the facility and equipment through preventive
  • Maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Ensures that inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficient usage and yield application.
  • Conducts employment activities to include staffing (hire/term responsibilities), training, and conducting performance reviews with all dining room personnel, as well as recommending salary increases and issuing employee work histories.
  • Ensures accurate financial data to include: payroll, cash and receipts, productivity, food costs, and operating expenses. Responsible for all communications with regard to system breakdowns and deficiencies.
  • Attends unit management meetings, makes presentations as requested. Responsible for meeting established objectives during periods of his/her or Key Hourly's supervision.

Disclaimer
This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.
The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.
BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS
Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.

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