The restaurant industry has a plethora of part-time opportunities including waiters, bartenders, food bloggers, dishwashers, and advertisers. Get your career “cooking” with any of the unique restaurant part-time gigs listed below. Working in a restaurant gig is a great way to learn a bit about humility, customer service, and people skills - all incredibly valuable takeaways for any future internship or job. The restaurant industry also often has flexible schedules that work well to meet the demands of a student.