Waiters serve food and beverages at tables in dining and drinking places, clubs, institutions and canteens, on board ships and on passenger trains.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Waiters - from $1,310 to $3,292 per month - 2024.
- A Waiters typically earns between $1,310 and $2,343 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $1,394 and $2,687 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Setting tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists
- Advising on food and beverage choices
- Taking orders for food and drinks and passing orders to kitchen or bar staff
- Serving food and beverages to clients at tables
- Clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to the kitchen
- Presenting bills, accepting payment and operating point-of-sales machines and cash registers
