Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
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Salary Information
Waiters and Waitresses: $33,760 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Enforce rules or regulations. | General |
| Process customer bills or payments. | General |
| Take customer orders. | General |
| Serve food or beverages. | General |
| Cook foods. | General |
| Clean food service areas. | General |
| Prepare hot or cold beverages. | General |
| Arrange tables or dining areas. | General |
| Prepare foods for cooking or serving. | General |
| Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies. | General |
| Add garnishes to food. | General |
| Assist customers with seating arrangements. | General |
| Collect dirty dishes or other tableware. | General |
| Schedule dining reservations. | General |
| Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment. | General |
| Provide customers with general information or assistance. | General |
| Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel. | Communication |
| Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction. | Communication |
| Present food or beverage information or menus to customers. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Blink | Instant messaging software |
| Compris Advanced Manager's Workstation | Point of sale POS software |
| Compris software | Point of sale POS software |
| Hospitality Control Solutions Aloha Point-of-Sale | Point of sale POS software |
| Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale | Point of sale POS software |
| MICROS Systems HSI Profits Series | Point of sale POS software |
| NCR Advanced Checkout Solution | Point of sale POS software |
| NCR NeighborhoodPOS | Point of sale POS software |
| Point of sale POS software | Point of sale POS software |
| The General Store | Point of sale POS software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Restaurant Server | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| ServSafe Alcohol | National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Not Available |