10 of the Most Popular Types of Restaurants Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Restaurants Jobs

• Summerlin Restaurant

  Salary range: $28,000 - $36,000

  Summerlin Restaurant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Summerlin Restaurant jobs pay between $28,000 (25th percentile) and $36,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Summerlin Restaurant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Providence Restaurant

  Salary range: $40,000 - $64,500

  Providence Restaurant is a common job search query. Most salaries for Providence Restaurant jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $64,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Providence Restaurant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Cook

  Salary range: $28,000 - $37,500

  A Cook—also called a Chef—is ultimately responsible for preparing the food that is served in restaurants or other dining establishments. As the head of the kitchen, Cooks also supervise other work and oversee the kitchen to ensure it all runs smoothly. In some restaurants, Cooks are responsible for creating recipes and menus, planning events, ensuring that food and kitchen regulations are followed, and sticking to a restaurant budget. There are different levels of this position that you can earn, meaning that there can be a wide range to all the potential possibilities and responsibilities of a daily Cook. For example, there’s the Head Chef who runs the kitchen while the other Cooks are responsible for specific types of food.

• North Shore Restaurants

  Salary range: $30,000 - $36,000

  North Shore Restaurants is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for North Shore Restaurants jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $36,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for North Shore Restaurants job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Fast Food Restaurants

  Salary range: $35,000 - $67,000

  Fast Food Restaurants is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Fast Food Restaurants jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $67,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Fast Food Restaurants job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Oc Restaurant

  Salary range: $40,000 - $64,500

  Oc Restaurant is a typical job search query Most salaries for Oc Restaurant jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $64,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Oc Restaurant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Restaurant Midtown

  Salary range: $25,000 - $33,500

  Restaurant Midtown is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Restaurant Midtown jobs pay between $25,000 (25th percentile) and $33,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Restaurant Midtown job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Weekend Server

  Salary range: $21,500 - $36,000

  As a weekend server, your job is to serve food and drinks to each guest at your location, which is usually at a restaurant. Weekend roles are typically part-time jobs where you may act as a waiter to take each order, collect a tip after providing your services, manage the needs of each table, and fulfill any other tasks required during your shift. Some weekend servers work in other positions, such as serving food from behind a counter or traveling throughout a larger building to deliver food instead of remaining in a dining area. This job title refers exclusively to the food-oriented server position and should not be confused with weekend roles involving computer servers.

• Hostess

  Salary range: $24,000 - $33,500

  A host or hostess is the face of the restaurant, often positioned near the entrance. They greet guests when they arrive at the restaurant, seat them at a table, and provide them with menus. As the first and often the last employee that patrons see, the host's or hostess’s primary responsibility is to provide excellent customer service throughout their shift. Welcoming guests with a smile, informing them of their wait time for a table, and checking on them regularly to make sure they are receiving efficient service from their servers are all essential duties for this position. The host or hostess also distributes patrons evenly among the wait staff to ensure a fair workload for employees and enables guests to be served their meals and drinks quickly.

• Food Server

  Salary range: $26,000 - $36,000

  As a food server, you serve food in eateries, along with perform other tasks as needed, to make sure guests have an enjoyable dining experience. In addition to serving food, your job duties may include preparing food, stocking supplies, busing tables, taking payment, doing light cleaning, greeting guests, and answering menu questions. You need the stamina to work on your feet throughout your shift and excellent customer service skills. You’ll find food server jobs at sit-down restaurants, fast food joints, counter-service eateries, and sports or event arenas.