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How much do restaurant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for restaurant in Reading, MA is $63,454.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,200.00 and $68,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Restaurant vs Waiter?

AspectRestaurantWaiter
RoleEstablishments providing food and beverage services, managing overall operationsFrontline staff serving food and drinks to customers
CredentialsMay require food safety certifications, management trainingTypically no formal certification required, on-the-job training common
Work EnvironmentKitchen, dining area, management officesDining area, customer service setting
Industry UsageBusiness entity encompassing all staff and operationsSpecific job role within a restaurant

In summary, a restaurant is the entire establishment offering food services, while a waiter is a staff member responsible for serving customers within that restaurant. Understanding this distinction helps clarify job roles and career paths in the food service industry.

How to get a restaurant job?

Some restaurants want culinary school education for people who work in the kitchen, but most offer entry-level positions such as a dishwasher, table cleaner, or food prep worker. You can use these entry-level positions to gain experience and eventually transition to another position. Some restaurants provide on-the-job training for kitchen or waiting jobs. Another option is to gain experience in a casual restaurant before applying to work in a fine-dining restaurant. To become a bartender you can either apply to become a support bar back and learn on the job, or pursue classes offered by local schools. Restaurant managers either have extensive job experience or have completed a degree program.

What are some common challenges faced by restaurant employees during busy service hours, and how can they be managed?

During peak service hours, restaurant employees often face challenges such as high customer volume, time pressure, and coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house staff. Effective communication, strong teamwork, and maintaining a calm, organized approach are key to managing these challenges. Many restaurants provide training on multitasking and stress management to help staff deliver excellent service even when the pace is fast. Learning to anticipate customer needs and staying adaptable can also make busy shifts more manageable and rewarding.

What is a restaurant?

Restaurant jobs refer to various positions within a dining establishment, including roles such as servers, cooks, dishwashers, hosts, and managers. Each role plays a vital part in delivering a positive dining experience by preparing food, serving guests, managing operations, and maintaining cleanliness. Working in a restaurant can be fast-paced and requires strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. These jobs offer opportunities for advancement and can be a starting point for a career in the hospitality industry.

What are different jobs at a restaurant?

Jobs at a restaurant include positions such as server, cook, chef, host or hostess, bartender, dishwasher, and manager. These roles require various skills, from customer service to food preparation and management, often involving shifts during evenings and weekends.
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Infographic showing various Restaurant job openings in Reading, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,454 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

Restaurant Manager

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

Seabrook, NH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK!
Looking for a restaurant management career where better quality of life is more than just a catch phrase?
We have NO late night bar hours & our management team has a 45-hour work week!
Be a part of your Local Hometown Favorite by joining the Ninety Nine Restaurant + Pub family! You bring your great attitude and readiness to learn, and we'll take care of the rest! We treat people right, and that's why our team makes new guests feel welcome, and regulars feel right at home.
The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is headquartered in Woburn, MA and is proud to serve more than 20 million guests a year in over 100 restaurants throughout the Northeast. We treat people right, and that's why our team makes new guests feel welcome, and regulars feel right at home.
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER
Are you looking to move your career forward in hospitality management? We have a structured training program that will give you confidence and set you up for success. If you have a passion for leading a team and serving high quality food then we want to hear from you!
1 - 2+ years of restaurant management experience strongly preferred.
We can offer you:
  • Training - An in-depth & comprehensive Management Training Program
  • Stability - We have some of the lowest manager & hourly turnover in the industry, that means the team you'll be a part of doesn't change nearly as often as other restaurants
  • Pay & Benefits - Extremely Competitive Salary and Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, Short Term and Long Term Disability.
  • Retirement Savings Plan - After 6 Months of employment you are eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) plan upon reaching 21 years of age.
  • Discounts - 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages for team members to enjoy with their family and friends outside of their work shift
  • Better quality of life - no late night bar hours!

WE ARE COMMITTED TO OUR GUESTS, TEAM MEMBERS & COMMUNITY
Ninety Nine Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer
Join the Ninety Nine (The 99 Restaurants) team today. In this Restaurant Assistant Management (AM) role, you will manage restaurant back of house / kitchen teams along with assistant manager roles and duties working as a member of the restaurant kitchen management team. Kitchen leadership experience is preferred in this BOH leadership / Heart of House role.
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About Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub's mission is a four simple word statement: "A Passion to Serve.", but a mission statement is worthless if it's not supported by action - and this one definitely is! Everyone at the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub from the president, Charlie Noyes, to the hourly team members live by this statement.
Ninety Nine employs more than 6,500 people, many of whom have worked for the organization for more than 15 years. Approximately 50 percent of Ninety Nine's entire management staff started out as hourly team members. The company attributes its high employee retention figures to a structure that places great value on its team members and offers unlimited growth opportunities.
Our being part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family has its advantages, including the resources, tools, processes and techniques to help our team members execute operations for optimum results.
We can offer you a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits program including: Health, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation and much more!
99 Restaurant & Pub is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer.

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