Fine Dining Server Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Fine Dining Server make in Buffalo, NY?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fine Dining Server in Buffalo, NY is $22,026. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $16,850 to a high of $27,640, with most professionals earning between $19,317 and $24,965.

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Common responsibilities of a Fine Dining Server

Complete opening and closing side work as assigned and have all tables set according to Severance Hall restaurant standard.

May 14, 2023

Check with residents and/or guests to ensure they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

January 20, 2023

Handles all opening and closing duties required to operate the restaurant and ensures that all stocking is done, tables are properly set, and the dining room is clean.

April 30, 2023

Assist with the warm and efficient greeting and seating of guests when they arrive.

October 26, 2022

Prepares food serving area for various functions , to include properly setting tables and related furniture for special functions.

December 11, 2022

Greeting incoming customers, working with the host station in seating guests or directing them to choose their preferred seating, providing a fine dining level of knowledgable service to tables, taking food and beverage orders, delivering products in a timely manner, serving food, serving beer, wine and spirits, bussing tables and collecting payment, restocking supplies, place orders on a POS system, dishwashing, general cleaning, working outside as well as indoors, and most importantly maintaining customer relations with all guests as well as set-up, and breakdown of service and work areas so they are well stocked and organized for efficient and safe service.

December 31, 2022

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Average Salary Range for Fine Dining Server in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

19317

24965

22026

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

20808

28476

23682

What is the average salary for Fine Dining Server in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fine Dining Server in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Fine Dining Server ranges from $19,317 to $24,965 with the average base salary of $22,026. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $20,808 to $28,476 with the average total cash compensation of $23,682.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$22,026	$19,317 - $24,965
Bonus	$1,656	$1,491 - $3,511
Total Pay	$23,682	$20,808 - $28,476

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Fine Dining Server Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $19,277 - $24,913	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $18,957 - $24,500	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $19,593 - $25,321	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $19,593 - $25,321	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $18,190 - $23,509	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $19,926 - $25,752	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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