Explore Careers in Restaurants, Hospitality, and Food Service
Restaurants power community life—from quick‑service to fine dining, cafeterias, hotels, and campus dining. This page highlights roles across front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations, including cook, wait staff (waiter/waitress), chef, sous chef, shift manager, assistant manager, crew member, kitchen staff, dishwasher, bar, and food service support.
Positions range from entry‑level to leadership and are available full‑time, part‑time, seasonal, and across day, swing, and late‑night shifts.
Roles You’ll Find Here (Front‑ and Back‑of‑House)
- Cook / Line Cook / Prep Cook — station setup, recipe execution, food safety, prep lists
- Chef / Sous Chef — menu execution, inventory, team leadership, training
- Wait Staff (Waiter / Waitress) / Server — guest service, ordering, POS, table turns
- Host / Hostess — seating, waitlist management, guest communication
- Bartender / Barback — drink prep, service, bar mise en place, ID verification
- Dishwasher / Steward — warewashing, trash/recycling, kitchen sanitation
- Crew Member (quick service) — register, drive‑thru, assembly line, cleaning checklists
- Shift Manager / Assistant Manager — team scheduling, cash handling, service recovery, health code checks
- Food Service / Cafeteria — tray line, cashiering, food handling, sanitation logs
- Kitchen Staff / Utility — prep, stocking, deliveries, temperature logs, labeling
These roles exist across quick service, fast casual, full‑service, banquets/catering, hotel restaurants, events, and institutional food service.
Why Employers Hire Through Disability Solutions
Restaurant operators rely on reliability, teamwork, speed, and safe food handling. Disability Solutions helps employers:
- Reach dependable candidates for cook, wait staff, kitchen, crew, and management tracks
- Write clear, accessible job descriptions (essential functions, schedules, lifting/standing, certifications)
- Implement reasonable accommodations (ergonomics, communication tools, task rotation, visual checklists)
- Improve retention through predictable training, posted station guides, and a supportive team culture
Who These Roles Can Be a Good Fit For in the Disability Community
Restaurant teams offer structured station work, checklists, and clearly defined shifts—a solid match for many candidates:
- Great for individuals who excel with task‑based roles (e.g., dishwasher, prep, line cook, crew member) and checklist routines (opening/closing, temp logs).
- Can suit some neurodivergent professionals (including those seeking jobs for autistic people) who prefer repeatable workflows (station setup/teardown) and written tickets or visual boards.
- Front‑of‑house roles (server, host) fit candidates who enjoy customer interaction and fast feedback; back‑of‑house can work well for those who prefer hands‑on work with minimal guest contact.
- For candidates with physical limitations, consider host, cashier, expo, inventory check, or scheduling/administrative tasks where standing time and lifting can be adjusted.
A Job Search Built for Restaurants & Food Service
Use this page to compare expectations and find the right fit before applying:
- Clear requirements: food safety basics (ServSafe where required), standing/lifting expectations, POS familiarity, uniform/PPE
- Shift variety: day, swing, late‑night, weekends, events/banquets
- Growth paths: crew → shift manager → assistant manager → manager; line cook → sous chef → chef
- Settings: quick service, fast casual, full service, hotel/banquets, campus/healthcare dining
Build a Career in Restaurants and Hospitality
From cook and kitchen staff to wait staff, shift manager, sous chef, and assistant manager, restaurant careers offer fast learning, teamwork, and clear advancement. Explore current openings to find your next role in food service.
Start your restaurant job search today.