Waiters serve food and beverages in hotels, restaurants, clubs and dining establishments.
Most occupations in this field typically require a Certificate II or III qualification.
Tasks Include:
- setting and arranging tables
- greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists
- taking orders and relaying them to kitchen and bar staff
- serving food and beverages
- opening bottles and pouring beverages
- clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to kitchen
- removing empty bottles and used glasses from tables, and refilling and replacing glasses
- collecting payments for sales and operating point of sales machines and cash registers
- may recommend wines to complement food
Waiter
Alternative Title:
- Food and Beverage Attendant
Serves food and beverages in a hotel, restaurant, club or dining establishment.
Specialisations:
- Drink Waiter
- Formal Service Waiter
- Silver Service Waiter
- Sommelier
- Wine Steward
