Restaurant Food Server

Restaurant Food Server

Houston, United States

Company
Sheraton Houston Airport
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Are you a friendly and courteous professional dedicated to providing guests with an exceptional dining experience? You could be an excellent server at our busy restaurant. We need someone with a positive attitude toward customer service and a warm smile to set the tone for our guests to enjoy their dining experience with us.

You will serve our guests at the restaurant by ensuring they are seated promptly, their orders are taken, prepared, and served on time, and that tables are cleaned and ready for the next guests. Our ideal candidate maintains a cheerful and polite demeanor toward both guests and coworkers. Consider applying today if you are punctual, responsible, and enjoy interacting with others!

We have AM and PM shifts open.
Responsibilities:
• Receive proper payment from the guest and ensure the accuracy of the guest check and method of payment to protect both the customer and the restaurant from transaction errors
• Establish a full knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and daily specials to respond to client inquiries and make recommendations
• Actively engage in pre-shift and department meetings to get a thorough knowledge of all goods, services, and facility operations
• Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side work as instructed
• Promptly seat guests when they arrive, take food and beverage orders, serve meals on time while accommodating any special requests

Qualifications:
• We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Must have a strong focus on putting the guest first with exceptional customer service experience
• Displays impeccable time management and organizational skills

About Company

Relax in style at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where we offer guests a comfortable and convenient hotel destination at IAH. Whether you're traveling for leisure or planning to attend a business convention in one of our event spaces, you'll find yourself feeling at home in our hotel here in Houston. Our location and complimentary shuttle make it easy for guests to travel from the Houston Airport.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for non-tipped restaurant workers like cooks or dishwashers in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for covered non-exempt workers, unchanged since July 24, 2009, and applicable in 2026. Overtime pay is required at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Many states have higher minimum wages exceeding $15 per hour.
Q What is the minimum cash wage for tipped servers in US restaurants in 2026 if tips don't meet the full minimum?
The federal minimum cash wage for tipped employees is $2.13 per hour as of 2026; employers must ensure tips plus cash wage equal at least $7.25 per hour or make up the difference. This rule applies to servers, bartenders, and bussers who customarily receive more than $30 per month in tips. Tip pooling is allowed if it benefits tipped employees only.
Q What is the median annual wage for waiters and waitresses in US restaurants in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for waiters and waitresses at $36,460, or $17.53 per hour, based on May 2023 data serving as the benchmark for 2026. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,760, while the highest 10 percent earned more than $56,680 annually. Wages include tips as part of total earnings.
Q What visa is required for foreign workers to take seasonal restaurant jobs like servers in the US in 2026?
The H-2B visa allows temporary non-agricultural workers for seasonal restaurant jobs, with a statutory annual cap of 66,000 visas for FY 2026 split as 33,000 per half-year. Employers must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL before filing Form I-129 with USCIS, with fees of $460 for the petition. Processing takes 2-4 months plus premium processing option for 15 days at $1,685.
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