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So you’re considering a job as a server. Maybe because your a student who goes to school full time, maybe you need a second job for additional income, maybe your experience and interests lie in this line of work. Whatever your reason, be prepared for the application process. It isn’t difficult to understand but there are a few tips to get you started.

Looking in the classified ads for waiter, waitress, server positions is a simple way to locate available jobs. The advantage of finding a listing in the newspaper is knowing that the company has immediate open positions. Be sure to check online classifieds too like Craiglist.org or specialize job boards like RestaurantJobBoard.com.  The disadvantage of applying for these jobs listed on classified ads regardless whether they are found online or offline is more people will be applying for the same position. Either way, many restaurants don’t advertise openings.

If you have eaten at a restaurant that you could see yourself being employed at, consider there a place to start. Don’t call and ask if there are open positions. Chances are you’ll get a hostess who thinks she knows but doesn’t. Besides, appearing personally captures the attention of managers on staff.

When you arrive at your selected restaurants, ask to speak with a manager. Don’t ask for an application from a staff member. The manager will give you one any way once they realize that is why you are there. You want to use that short window of time to shake their hand, introduce yourself and provide them with a visual of your face to go with the application when it comes time to review.

Don’t be deterred if the manager says they aren’t currently hiring. They normally will say they will keep your application in mind for future openings. In the restaurant business, this is actually true. Other types of jobs may or may not consider you for the next application acceptance. The reason a restaurant typically does is due to a high turnover rate, meaning staff are always entering and exiting their employment. Sometimes you’ll get a call in just a few short days.

Applying for a waiter, waitress, server job usually takes about 10 minutes. You should dress nice for the time you are job hunting just in case an on site manager wants to interview you on the spot. Don’t be nervous, just recognize that this may be your golden opportunity. An immediate interview shows their need for employees.

While you are at the restaurant, whether its for filling out the application or for the official interview for any type of waiter, waitress, server position, have a positive attitude towards all of the employees. They could be your coworkers, they could be your trainers or they could have a role in the decision to hire you.  If you have zero experience in the restaurant industry you may also want to sign up for this free couse that offers tips on getting hired as a server and/or bartender.

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