Waiters
Snapshot
Waiters serve food and beverages in hotels, restaurants, clubs and dining establishments.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 96800 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $650 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- setting and arranging tables greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists
- taking orders and relaying them to kitchen and bar staff
- serving food and beverages
- opening bottles and pouring beverages
- clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to kitchen
- removing empty bottles and used glasses from tables, and refilling and replacing glasses
- collecting payments for sales and operating point of sales machines and cash registers
- may recommend wines to complement food
Job Titles
- Waiter