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Server Jobs in Oakland

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6 server gigs open right now in Oakland

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VViridian
Server
Viridian
Server📍 Oakland$17/hr

Upscale venue seeks refined servers for casual gig work on select dates. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and prioritize attentive hospitality. Fine dining experience is a plus.

Apply now → 4 days ago
PPelican Grand Beach Resort
Restaurant Server (PT) for Luxury Beach Resort
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Server📍 Oakland Park$31/hr

Luxury beach resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach seeks a skilled server for its upscale restaurant. The ideal candidate is charismatic and provides top-notch service. Breathtaking ocean views and a unique work environment are offered.

Apply now → 5 days ago
PPelican Grand Beach Resort
Room Service Server (FT) - Luxury Beach Hotel
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Server📍 Oakland ParkOpen to discussion

Luxury beach hotel seeks a friendly and professional server to deliver food and beverages to guest rooms. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and timely. Great atmosphere and team-oriented work environment.

Apply now → 5 days ago
GGopher's Grill
Server Wanted
Gopher's Grill
Server📍 OaklandOpen to discussion

Gopher's Grill seeks a skilled server to join their team. This casual dining venue offers a dynamic work environment. Apply to work at this Effingham, IL restaurant.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
GGabby Goat American Pub & Grill
Server Wanted
Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill
Server📍 OaklandOpen to discussion

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill seeks a skilled server to greet guests and deliver top-notch service. The ideal candidate is attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Competitive opportunity for a hospitality professional.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
BBlue Bottle Coffee
Shift Supervisor
Blue Bottle Coffee
Server📍 OaklandOpen to discussion

Blue Bottle seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead exceptional hospitality and elevate the coffee experience. The ideal candidate is a skilled leader who upholds high cafe standards. Sustainability-focused company with a mission to connect the world to great coffee.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
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Roughly $160–$350 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 Oakland?
The fastest route in Oakland 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. Oakland bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a server in Oakland?
Plenty of Oakland 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 Oakland?
Oakland serving runs through Uptown and Jack London Square — a strong food scene and Bay Area crowds drive steady tips. Most working Oakland servers take home roughly $160–$350 on a strong night with tips.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Oakland 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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