Restaurant Waiter Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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How much does a Restaurant Waiter make in Lake Charles, LA? The average Restaurant Waiter salary in Lake Charles, LA is $25,611 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $23,308 and $28,753. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Restaurant Waiter?

A Restaurant Waiter is responsible for providing excellent customer service to guests by taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring that guests have an enjoyable dining experience. They must have a good knowledge of the menu and be able to make recommendations to guests. Waiters also handle payment transactions and maintain a clean and organized work environment. Additionally, they must be able to work efficiently under pressure and communicate effectively with the kitchen staff and other team members to ensure that orders are delivered accurately and in a timely manner. Overall, a Restaurant Waiter plays a crucial role in creating a positive and memorable dining experience for guests.

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Job Openings for Restaurant Waiter in Lake Charles, LA
Waiter - Waitress
Sapphire Karaoke Restaurant - Atlanta , GA
If so, Sapphire Karaoke Restaurant is hiring dynamic individuals for our Waiter - Waitress position, offering both full-time and part-time schedules! With us, you'll earn competitive pay of $15 per ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago
Expeditar, Food Runner, and Waiter
Casaletto Restaurant - Elmsford , NY
We are seeking an Expeditar, Food Runner, And Waiter to become an integral part of our team! You ... Greet and make all guests feel welcome at the restaurant * Respond to guest inquiries and requests ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Waitress/Waiter
La Fontaine Restaurant - Walnut Creek , CA
Server / Waiter / Waitress / Wait staff is generally offered as a part time restaurant job. Prior experience as server, waiter, waitress, wait staff, runner, foh, front of the house or other FOH ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 23 days ago
Sociale Waitstaff - Starting at $12.42 per hour plus tips
Lago Resort & Casino LLC - Waterloo , NY
POSITION SUMMARY The Restaurant waitstaff is responsible to provide an Exciting environment and World Class Service by delivering Old-World Hospitality and Charm for restaurant guests. The Restaurant ...
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Waiter / Waitress / Server
Legacy Retirement Residence South Jordan - South Jordan , UT
As a Waiter / Waitress / Server, you are responsible for taking orders and serving food to all our senior living residents, just like you would at a restaurant. You greet each guest with a smile. Our ...
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Waiter/Waitress
Golden Nugget Danville - Danville , IL
Job purpose Under the direction of the Restaurant Supervisor, the Waiter/Waitress is responsible for serving guests in accordance with established policy and procedures on an assigned shift. The ...
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Average Salary Range for Restaurant Waiter in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

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23308
28753
25611

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
23453
29031
25866
What is the average salary for Restaurant Waiter in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Restaurant Waiter in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Restaurant Waiter ranges from $23,308 to $28,753 with the average base salary of $25,611. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $23,453 to $29,031 with the average total cash compensation of $25,866.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $25,611 $23,308 - $28,753
Bonus $254 $144 - $278
Total Pay $25,866 $23,453 - $29,031
* 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.

Restaurant Waiter Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $23,918 - $29,505 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $24,413 - $30,116 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $22,950 - $28,311 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $22,302 - $27,511 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $22,816 - $28,146 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $25,634 - $31,622 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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