Waiter/Waitress

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and serve specialty food at customers' tables
• Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, travellers cheques or room billings
• Describe menu items including daily specials for customers
• Advise on menu selections
• Balance cash and record sales
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
• Order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware
• Perform sensory evaluation of wines
• Serve food and beverages
• Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Provide customer service

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available