A Waiter, or Restaurant Server, is responsible for ensuring diners have a positive experience at food establishments by exhibiting excellent customer service. Their duties include greeting diners and taking their orders, communicating with members of the kitchen about orders and carrying meals or beverages to the correct tables.
A Waiter should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Waiter should be able to execute:
- Taking orders from customers
- Answering questions about menu items, food sensitivities and food substitutions
- Giving customers suggestions for food and drinks and telling them about any special menu items
- Serving nonalcoholic beverages and delivering food and alcoholic beverages to customers
- Communicating with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve any complaints
- Cleaning tables after customers have finished their meals
A competitive Waiter will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Effective communication and active listening skills for conversing with guests
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws dealing with the consumption of alcohol
- Impeccable customer service skills and social perceptiveness
- Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness
- Accountability in processing customer payments
- Strong time management and organizational skills
