Skilled Trades

Waiters and Waitresses

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

Median salary

$33,760

Typical range

$19k – $63k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

•Collect payments from customers.
•Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
•Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
•Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems.
•Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.

Any field

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