Waiter/Waitress

Waiter/Waitress

Philadelphia, United States

Company
IHOP
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Salary
15–25 an hour
Via
via Indeed

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.

Since 1958, IHOP® has been the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more. And no matter what menu items they order, there’s one ingredient that’s always constant — a smile. We’ve seen millions of smiles over the years in our restaurants, and now shared in photos across our social properties. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one.

This is just one of the many fun and exciting changes you can expect from IHOP®. Because we know the shortest distance between two people is a smile.

Pay: $15 - $25 / hour

Pay:
• Tips

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:
• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum cash wage for tipped restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum cash wage for tipped restaurant servers is $2.13 per hour as of 2026. Employers must ensure that tips combined with the cash wage equal at least $7.25 per hour for each workweek, paying any shortfall directly.
Q What is the salary range for waiters and waitresses in restaurant jobs in the United States in 2026?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual wages for waiters and waitresses range from $18,290 at the 10th percentile to $53,650 at the 90th percentile, with a median of $31,380 based on May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data applicable to 2026. The corresponding hourly medians are $8.79 to $25.79, with $15.09 median.
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The H-2B nonimmigrant visa permits foreign workers to fill temporary restaurant jobs, subject to a statutory annual cap of 66,000 visas per fiscal year. Employers must first obtain DOL temporary labor certification, then file Form I-129 with USCIS, with petitions processed starting April 1 for FY2026 third quarter.
Q What education or experience is required for entry-level restaurant jobs like servers or cooks?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports no formal educational credential is needed for cooks or food and beverage servers, with 29% of restaurant cooks having less than high school education. Training consists of short-term on-the-job instruction under 1 month; no prior experience required for entry-level positions.
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