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California Grill

Waiter/Waitress

Whittier, CA

$15/hr

... Waitress: Taking orders and delivering food and beverages. Helping guests with menu recommendations. Providing exceptional customer experience. Waiter/Waitress Our restaurant is looking for a waiter ...

IHOP

Waiter/Waitress

Daly City, CA

$15.53/hr

... Waitress: Taking orders and delivering food and beverages. Helping guests with menu recommendations. Providing exceptional customer experience. Waiter/Waitress Our restaurant is looking for a waiter ...

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Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS

CA · On-site

$23/hr

... WAITRESS positions. * Location : The Tamalpais Marin - 501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904. Note ... Night shifts, rotating weekends. Days may vary. Further details upon interview. * Requirement

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WAITER/WAITRESS

Union City, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

... WAITRESS positions. * Location : Masonic Homes of CA - 34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA ... Hours and days may vary; including weekends. Further details upon interview. * Requirement : Prior ...

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WAITER/WAITRESS

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$18/hr

... WAITRESS position. * Location : Campus Commons Senior Living - 22 Cadillac Drive, Sacramento, CA ... Hours and days may vary, weekends required. Further details upon interview. * Requirement : Prior ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$18.15/hr

Most weekends off! Free family meal! * Fixed Pay Rate: $18.15 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to ...

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS (ON CALL)

Greenbrae, CA

$23/hr

... WAITRESS positions. * Location : The Tamalpais Marin - 501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904. Note ... Night shifts, rotating weekends. Days may vary. Further details upon interview. * Requirement

Morrison Living

WAITER/WAITRESS (ON CALL)

Greenbrae, CA · On-site

$23/hr

... WAITRESS positions. * Location : The Tamalpais Marin - 501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904. Note ... Night shifts, rotating weekends. Days may vary. Further details upon interview. * Requirement

Compass Group

WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$18/hr

... WAITRESS position. * Location : Campus Commons Senior Living - 22 Cadillac Drive, Sacramento, CA ... Hours and days may vary, weekends required. Further details upon interview. * Requirement : Prior ...

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How much do weekend waitress jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend waitress in California is $15.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.39 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend waitress?

A Weekend Waitress is responsible for serving food and beverages to customers in a restaurant, café, or similar establishment during weekends. Duties typically include taking orders, delivering meals, handling payments, and ensuring a positive dining experience for guests. This role often requires strong customer service skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility with working hours. Weekend shifts may be busier than weekdays, requiring efficiency and teamwork.

What are the typical working hours and team dynamics for a weekend waitress?

Weekend Waitress shifts often include Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays, which are peak times for most restaurants, so availability during these periods is key. You’ll usually work as part of a close-knit team, collaborating closely with fellow waitstaff, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth service. The environment can be fast-paced, especially during mealtimes, but strong teamwork and clear communication make it manageable and rewarding. This role offers valuable experience for building customer service skills and can open doors to supervisory or full-time positions in hospitality over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend waitress, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Waitress, you need excellent customer service skills, basic math abilities for handling payments, and familiarity with food safety standards. Many restaurants use point-of-sale (POS) systems, so being comfortable with these, as well as any required local food handler certifications, is often necessary. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and the ability to multitask set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient, friendly service and a positive dining experience even during busy weekend shifts.

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Waiter/Waitress

California Grill

Whittier, CA

$15/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Waiter/Waitress:

Taking orders and delivering food and beverages.

Helping guests with menu recommendations.

Providing exceptional customer experience.

Waiter/Waitress Job Description:

Our restaurant is looking for a waiter/waitress with remarkable hard skills and engaging people skills.

The right person for this job should be able to multitask food and beverage orders and deliveries, but not only that. Our restaurant prides itself in providing excellent service, which is why we are looking for a waiter/waitress who will treat our guests with attentiveness, patience, and a positive attitude.

The responsibilities of a waiter/waitress in our restaurant are to greet guests, seat them down, help them with menu recommendations, take and deliver orders (carry trays), and clear tables. All our waiters/waitresses are also responsible for handling cash and credit card transactions.

To help our restaurant provide a pleasurable dining experience, a good waiter/waitress should be able to ensure that our guests are fully satisfied by being friendly, courteous, accommodating, and reliable. A suitable candidate for the job should also be a problem-solver and a team player.

Responsibilities of a Waiter/Waitress:

Greeting, seating, and escorting guests.

Providing menu recommendations and additional information.

Upselling additional products when appropriate.

Checking ID's to prevent minors from ordering alcoholic beverages.

Taking orders using software, order slips, or by memorization.

Communicating order details to the kitchen staff.

Delivering food and beverages in a timely fashion.

Delivering checks and collecting bill payments.

Cleaning and maintaining the appearance of tables and tableware.

Providing exceptional customer experience.

Waiter/Waitress Job Requirements:

Must have prior experience as a waiter/waitress.

Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.

Must be able to handle money transactions responsibly.

Must be able to multitask and act quickly.

Must be flexible and ready to work in shifts.

Must carry at least a high school diploma.

Our mission at California Grill is to provide quality customer service, a friendly, comfortable environment and delicious dishes at fair prices. We strive to offer only the freshest ingredients on a daily basis to all of our menu selections and we aim to please each guest with a dining experience that is literally unmatched.
As a family owned and operated restaurant, our approach towards everyday business is truly cooperative. We believe that every member of our team is integral to our success and by creating a family atmosphere within the company makes for an enjoyable environment when you and your family come to visit us.