Have you ever considered working a part-time restaurant job? From part-time fast food jobs to part-time casual dining jobs, a restaurant job might be a perfect fit for someone like you.
Most restaurant jobs are entry level and require a high school diploma or less. Generally, training is received on the job; however, those who wish to work at more upscale restaurants, (casual dining) where income from tips is greater and service standards are higher, may need previous experience or vocational training.
Job opportunities at most restaurants will be excellent because many people in these occupations change jobs frequently, which creates a large number of openings. Keen competition is expected, however, for jobs in popular restaurants and fine dining establishments, where potential earnings from tips are greatest.
Did You Know:
- Most restaurant jobs are part time and have few educational requirements, attracting many young people to the occupation—21 percent of these workers were 16 to 19 years old in 2008, about six times the proportion for all workers.
- Restaurant job openings are expected to be abundant through 2018, which will create excellent opportunities for hourly job seekers.
- Tips comprise a major portion of earnings for servers, so keen competition is expected for jobs in fine dining and more popular restaurants where potential tips are greatest.
- Food and beverage serving and related workers held 7.7 million jobs in 2008.
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