Waiter / Waitress
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
At a Glance
Waiter / Waitress earns an average of $28,377/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.4–1.5 years. Top skills: Restaurant Operation, Communication, Customer Service.
$28,377/yr
High school or GED
1.4–1.5 years
173
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Waiters and Waitresses
Median Wage
$33,760/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-0.7%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Restaurant Operation
Food Services
Service Standards
Safety Training
General Mathematics
Cash Handling
Sanitation
Fine Motor Skills
Security Policies
Lifting Ability
Customer Complaint Resolution
Order Entry
Point Of Sale
Food Safety And Sanitation
Food Preparation
Selling Techniques
Common Skills (14)
Communication
Customer Service
Cleanliness
Management
Confidentiality
Teamwork
Greeting Customers
Professionalism
Positivity
Coordinating
Sales
Multitasking
Interpersonal Communications
Related Specializations
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