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American Cruise Lines

Waiter

Savannah, GA · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

We're hiring Waiters for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and ... We encourage you to utilize the skills you develop to apply for management positions within ...

American Cruise Lines

Waiter

Savannah, GA · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

We're hiring Waiters for the 2026 cruising season. You'll work in our shipboard hotel and ... We encourage you to utilize the skills you develop to apply for management positions within ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS

Fayetteville, GA · On-site

$7.25/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions. * Location : Hanna ... Our B&I platform includes corporate dining, café management, executive dining, and workplace ...

Lee Epting Catering INC

Catering Head Waiter

Athens, GA · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Alongside the Event Manager and warehouse team, they pull catering equipment ahead of time and load/unload vans. They work closely with our kitchen staff to know the food being served. Head Waiters ...

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What is a waiter manager?

Waiter Managers, often called restaurant or dining room managers, are responsible for overseeing the waitstaff in a restaurant or hospitality setting. Their key duties include supervising servers, ensuring excellent customer service, managing staff schedules, handling customer complaints, and coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house teams. They play a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations and high service standards, often stepping in to assist during busy periods or to resolve issues. Waiter Managers also help with hiring, training, and evaluating waitstaff performance to ensure the restaurant meets its quality and efficiency goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a waiter manager?

To thrive as a Waiter Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, experience in food service operations, and often a background in hospitality or restaurant management. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, scheduling software, and health and safety regulations is typically required. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills help ensure a positive work environment and exceptional customer service. These skills and qualifications are vital for efficiently managing staff, maintaining high service standards, and driving customer satisfaction in a busy restaurant setting.

What are some common challenges faced by a waiter manager and how can they be addressed?

A Waiter Manager often encounters challenges such as coordinating a diverse team, handling high-pressure situations during peak hours, and maintaining consistent service quality. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and proactive conflict resolution are key to overcoming these obstacles. Additionally, fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing training can help ensure staff motivation and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Waiter Manager vs Waitstaff?

AspectWaiter ManagerWaitstaff
CredentialsHigh school diploma, experience in hospitality, leadership skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent, customer service skills
Work EnvironmentSupervises restaurant staff, manages operationsServes customers, takes orders, delivers food
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesRestaurants, cafes, bars
Common Search & ComparisonManagement, leadership, restaurant operationsCustomer service, serving, order taking

Waiter Managers oversee restaurant operations and staff, requiring leadership skills and experience, while Waitstaff focus on serving customers directly. Both roles are essential in hospitality, but differ in responsibilities and career level.

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Waiter

Savannah, GA • On-site

American Cruise Lines
Travel Arrangement Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about American Cruise Linesexternal

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Waiter
American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America’s rivers and coasts. We’re hiring Waiters for the 2026 cruising season. You’ll work in our shipboard hotel and restaurant providing outstanding hospitality and serving as a proud representative of our brand. This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks.
At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for providing guests with an elegant and memorable dining experience.
  • Efficiently set-up and break-down breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hour including setting tables, arranging linen, silverware, china and glassware.
  • Cater to all culinary requests in an efficient manner.
  • Acknowledge guests by name, escort them to their tables, present food, and beverage menus, suggest particular courses and wines and kindly answer any questions they may have regarding menu items.
  • Efficiently relay orders to the galley, and serve various courses and beverages with care, ensuring that all items look presentable and are properly garnished and decorated before serving.
  • In addition to the routine restaurant duties, Waiters may be required to perform other functions, such as greeting guests upon embarkation, serving afternoon teas and snacks, and cater evening entertainment.
Highlights:
  • Pay: Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses. With all major living expenses covered aboard, you have an extraordinary chance to save your earnings.
  • Hospitality Experience: This is an introductory position to the cruise industry and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.
  • Covered Expenses: American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.
  • Travel the Country: We have over 50 itineraries, spanning over 35 states in America.
  • Crew Connections: Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests from all over the country.
Qualifications:
You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and an American citizen or Green Card holder. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Under Federal Law and the Department of Transportation, we are required to pre-employment drug test all shipboard employees which includes testing for Marijuana and other controlled substances. To provide safe and conscientious service to our guests, the consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. All shipboard employees also have emergency and safety functions essential to the safe operation of the ship that are included in your training.
American Cruise Lines has grooming standards that include limitations on visible tattoos and piercings. This is a temporary employment position not to extend beyond 28 weeks of shipboard work. We encourage you to utilize the skills you develop to apply for management positions within American Cruise Lines, but such positions cannot be expected and are not guaranteed.
Successful individuals work well under pressure, keep composure and have a positive attitude. The talent and dedication of American Cruise Lines’ employees have made us America's Leading Small Ship Cruise Line.
Work Schedule:
  • 7 days per week while onboard the ship, for up to 28 weeks.
  • This is a temporary position with no guarantee of future employment.
  • This is a full-time, nonexempt position.
Essential Functions:
  • Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. The six motions are surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch, and yaw. This position requires the ability to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment that is subject to constant motion.
  • Ability to work around 12 hours per day.
  • Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20” diameter hatch.
  • Ability to stand for your entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to frequently bend, squat and reach.
  • Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use stairs frequently.
Applicant Acknowledgment
By proceeding to apply for the above position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of the job position for which I am applying, I agree that it accurately reflects the essential functions of the position, and I represent that I can complete the essential functions of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ‎American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual ‎qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. ‎This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, ‎hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access ‎to benefits.
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**This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

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