Experienced Waitstaff
Company
Picos
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Picos.net
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Job Description
What we’re looking for:ExperienceMinimum of 3 years experience as a server in full service restaurants(Preferably high-volume kitchens, but not required.)Knowledge of Toast POS system preferable, but not requiredWinning AttitudeIt takes a team to keep our kitchens moving, and we expect everyone to be a team player.TechniqueSome servers that work on the floor at Picos have been around for 30+ years and have garnered clientele for themselves. We expect our servers to have excellent communication/people skills and the ability to sell customers on the authentic Mexican experience Picos has to offer.Organization, Attention to Detail, Good Time ManagementPicos is a high-volume kitchen and we expect you to be able to:- Take direction.- Have intention and attention to detail in your work- Run an orderly section and know where things are kept and keep things organized- Be organized in your work and manage your time effectively.Availability + StaminaMust be available to work nights and weekends.Must be comfortable standing for extended periods of time
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What is the federal minimum wage for restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for restaurant workers is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $2.13 per hour with tips required to reach the full $7.25 minimum. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
How many hours can restaurant workers legally work per week without overtime in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, non-exempt restaurant employees must receive overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek during 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40. Breaks of 30 minutes or more are not counted as working time if the employee is completely relieved of duties.
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As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 by the end of their first day of work in 2026. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or green card combined with a driver's license. Employers must reverify work authorization before expiration of documents such as Employment Authorization Documents.
What tax withholding applies to restaurant tips in the United States in 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, employers must withhold income tax, Social Security at 6.2 percent, and Medicare at 1.45 percent on all tips reported in 2026. Employees must report tips of $20 or more in a month to their employer by the 10th of the following month. Unreported tips are still subject to self-employment tax on Schedule SE.
