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PPrairie Meadows
AJs Steakhouse Server NEW
Prairie Meadows
Server📍 Des MoinesOpen to discussion

AJ's Steakhouse seeks a skilled server to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Evening hours and varied days off, with pay ranging from $34 to $36 per hour including tips. Award-winning restaurant offering training for success.

Apply now → 1 day ago
SSterling
Server
Sterling
Server📍 Des Moines$16/hr

Creating Moments That Matter At Grand Living, we're changing the way generations embrace life. Our communities combine luxury-inspired hospitality, exceptional dining, and meaningful relationships to create an experience

Apply now → 3 days ago
PPrairie Meadows
Cocktail Server
Prairie Meadows
Server📍 Des MoinesOpen to discussion

Energetic and social individuals are needed to join a busy casino team as a cocktail server. The role offers a fast-paced environment and potential for excellent tips, with pay ranging from $30.00 to $32.00 per hour including tips. Daily, weekly, or biweekly pay is available.

Apply now → 5 days ago
IIndependence Village
Server
Independence Village
Server📍 Des Moines$20/hr

Independence Village seeks a part-time server for its evening shift. The ideal candidate is friendly and provides excellent customer service. Prior restaurant experience is preferred but not required.

Apply now → 6 days ago
HHuHot
Server
HuHot
Server📍 Des Moines$14/hr

Description Purpose To serve each guest in a manner that ensures an exceptional dining experience and encourages continued patronage. FRCG requires sincere dedication from all Team Members to deliver outstanding service

Apply now → 1 wk ago
OOak Park
Server
Oak Park
Server📍 Des MoinesOpen to discussion
Apply now → 5 wks ago
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What it pays

Roughly $130–$290 on a strong night with tips — more at high-volume clubs and bottle service.

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FAQ

How do I get a server job in Des Moines?
The fastest route in Des Moines is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Des Moines bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a server in Des Moines?
Plenty of Des Moines venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most server jobs here.
How much do servers make in Des Moines?
Des Moines serving money follows the busiest rooms — the East Village and Court Avenue run the highest checks. Most working Des Moines servers take home roughly $130–$290 on a strong night with tips.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Des Moines venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.

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