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Waiter - Waitress

 
Background
Waiters and waitresses take orders from customers, serve food and drinks, and handle payments in restaurants, cafes, and bars. You'll spend your shift on your feet, moving between tables, remembering orders, and making sure customers have a good experience. The job requires being friendly, organised, and able to work quickly even when the restaurant is busy.
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Next Step Roles
Head Waiter→Restaurant Supervisor→Restaurant Manager→Hospitality Manager
Publications
The CatererHospitality Magazine
Books
The Waiter's HandbookHospitality and Catering
Movies
WaitingRatatouille
Key Figures
Marco Pierre WhiteGordon RamsayAlice WatersWolfgang Puck
Classification
SIC Code5812, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference642, 647.95For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
ServerFood ServerDining Room AttendantTable Service Assistant
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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