Waiters and Waitresses
Waiters and waitresses serve food and beverages in hotels, clubs, restaurants and other establishments.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£8723
New workers start around £1523. Normal pay is £8723 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £15287.
Jobs
15193
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Presents bill and accepts payment at end of the meal.
- Serves food and drinks.
- Takes down orders for food and/or drinks and passes order to kitchen and/or bar.
- Presents menus and wine lists to patrons and may describe dishes and advise on selection of food or wines.
- Sets tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Speaking
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Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Learning
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Monitoring
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Science
