Waiters and
waitresses

Description

Waiters and waitresses serve food and beverages in hotels, clubs, restaurants and other establishments.

Tasks

• sets tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware
• presents menus and wine lists to patrons and may describe dishes and advise on selection of food or wines
• takes down orders for food and/or drinks and passes order to kitchen and/or bar
• serves food and drinks
• presents bill and accepts payment at end of the meal.

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas are available at Levels 1 and 2.