£5.09
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (GBP)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (GBP)
The average hourly pay for a Food Server is £5.09 in 2025
Hourly Rate
£0 - £5
Total Pay
£0 - £13k
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What Do Food Servers Do?
Food Server Tasks
- Greet guests in a friendly and courteous manner and explain any specials and restaurant promotions for guest awareness.
- Operate procedures to pre-check order and close out the check.
- When complete, retrieve order the from kitchen, confirm its accuracy, and deliver to guest.
- Input the order to the kitchen.
- Record the details of the order from the guests.
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Common Health Benefits for a Food Server
None
100%
Gender Breakdown for Food Servers
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 1 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Food Servers
What is the highest pay for Food Servers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Food Server is £NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Food Servers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Food Server is £NaN / hour
How can Food Servers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Food Server is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Food Server that oversees more junior Food Servers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.