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Charro Mexican Restaurant

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SERVER

Springfield, IL · On-site

$9/hr

Uphold the restaurant's standards for service, hospitality, and professionalism Qualifications ... Previous serving experience preferred * Strong communication and customer service skills * Ability ...

Golden Corral

Server

Springfield, IL · On-site

Practices positive public relations through ensuring our restaurant is welcoming and an inclusive ... Aware of the guests' needs and works to make the guests' experience pleasurable. * Shows enthusiasm ...

Red Lobster

Server

Springfield, IL · On-site

$9 - $25/hr

Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any ... Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time ...

Red Lobster

Server

Springfield, IL · On-site

$9/hr

... experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any items from the table Delivering and ... Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time ...

Red Lobster

Server

Springfield, IL

$25/hr

Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any ... Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time ...

Red Lobster

Server

Springfield, IL

$9 - $25/hr

Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any ... Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time ...

Red Lobster

Server

Springfield, IL · On-site

$9/hr

Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any ... Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time ...

IHOP

Server

Springfield, IL

$8.40/hr

Execute the "Service Guidelines" per the IHOP SOP to ensure a high - quality guest experience ... Education:no requirementsEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

IHOP

Server

Springfield, IL · On-site

$8.40/hr

Execute the "Service Guidelines" per the IHOP SOP to ensure a high - quality guest experience ... Education:no requirementsEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Bob Evans Restaurants

Server

Springfield, IL · On-site

Tips Paid Daily Set your own schedule and hours Early close / No late nights Great Work / Life ... a restaurant • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Physical ...

Bob Evans Restaurants

Server

Springfield, IL · On-site

Tips Paid Daily Set your own schedule and hours Early close / No late nights Great Work / Life ... in a restaurant Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Physical ...

Bob Evans Restaurants

Server

Springfield, IL

Tips Paid Daily Set your own schedule and hours Early close / No late nights Great Work / Life ... in a restaurant Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Physical ...

Olive Garden

Server

Springfield, IL

$9/hr

We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants. As a server, you will deliver exceptional dining ...

Olive Garden

Server

Springfield, IL

$9/hr

We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants. As a server, you will deliver exceptional dining ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for restaurant server no experience in Springfield, IL is $13.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.52 and $15.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Niemann Harvest Market Restaurant Server

Niemann Foods

Springfield, IL

$18/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY

The Niemann Harvest Market Server duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
  • Learns and uses the three E's: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
  • Suggestive selling, sampling
  • Knows seasonality and taste of products offered -Local vendor product
  • Proper handling and rotation of product
  • Promotes events
  • Takes food and drink orders
  • Operates the Point of Sale system and accepts all forms of tender
  • Serves food and drinks
  • Responsible for restaurant cleanliness; sweeps, mops, empties trash, etc.
  • Removes dinnerware from tables in a timely manner
  • Expedites orders
  • Food prep
  • Wash dishes
  • Cleans and sanitizes as needed
  • Responds to customer queries and complaints
  • Promotes and supports established programs
  • Works within company programs, policies and procedures
  • Follows all Health Code guidelines
  • Follows all store and department policies and procedures
  • Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
  • Other duties assigned 

KEY ATTRIBUTES

  • Passion/purpose
  • Foodie/farmer
  • Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
  • People enthusiast/outgoing
  • Genuine
  • Good communicator/desire to share
  • Trendy/fun
  • Honest
  • Techie
  • The ability to prioritize and multi task
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Problem solving skills
  • Money handling skills
  • High energy level
  • Adaptability 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • This position has no required education and/or experience 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
  • Write routine reports and correspondence. 
  • Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Food Handler's Certification as required by State Law provided at store level 

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

  • Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
  • Apron
  • Uniform per store policy
  • Ladder
  • Stepladder
  • Associates may be required to use standard restaurant equipment including, but not limited to
  • Knives
  • Slicer
  • Fryer
  • Oven
  • Commercial dishwasher

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Taste
  • Smell
  • Communicate with associates and customers
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds   
  • Stoop
  • Crouch

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

  • Sit
  • Climb
  • Balance
  • Kneel
  • Crawl
  • Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds 

Vision

  • Close
  • Distance
  • Peripheral
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to distinguish colors 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Frequently

  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Occasionally

  • Wet and/or humid conditions
  • Extreme cold
  • Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

  • Moderate 

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

       Min. Wage up to $18/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program


 

 **Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.                                                     

**Position requirements may vary by store location

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