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Waiters and Waitresses

Also called: Food Server, Server, Waiter, Waitress

What they do:

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

On the job, you would:
  • Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems.
  • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service
  • sales and marketing

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • food production

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Social

  • looking for ways to help people
  • understanding people's reactions

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Attention

  • do two or more things at the same time
  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Social

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Social Orientation

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will have large numbers of openings.

Median Annual Salary: $29,120

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.