Waiter Or Waitress

As a waiter/waitress, your main goal is to provide excellent customer service by taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for making menu recommendations, answering questions, and sharing additional information with restaurant patrons. You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities of Waitress in Bar

As a waitress in a bar, you will be responsible for serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers. Your duties include checking customers' IDs to ensure they meet the minimum age requirements for consuming alcoholic beverages, making recommendations, and taking orders. You'll be expected to provide excellent customer service and make sure customers enjoy their drinks in a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort customers to their tables
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
• Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware, and glasses
• Inform customers about the day's specials
• Offer menu recommendations upon request
• Up-sell additional products when appropriate
• Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software, order slips or by memorization
• Check customers' IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Communicate order details to the kitchen staff
• Serve food and drink orders
• Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
• Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments
• Carry dirty plates, glasses, and silverware to the kitchen for cleaning
• Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu, and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)
• Follow all relevant health department regulations
• Provide excellent customer service to guests

Responsibilities of a Head Waitress in Restaurant

As a head waitress in a restaurant, you'll be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the waitstaff. Your duties include ensuring that customers are served in a timely and efficient manner, maintaining a clean and organized dining area, and resolving customer complaints. You'll also be responsible for scheduling shifts and training new employees.

Duties and Responsibilities of Restaurant Crew

As a member of the restaurant crew, your duties include assisting the waitstaff with various tasks, such as clearing tables and refilling drinks. You'll also be responsible for ensuring that the dining area is clean and organized, and that customers are seated promptly. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment.

Skills Required for Waitressing

The three most important skills for a waiter/waitress are attentiveness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask. You should be able to provide excellent customer service, be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, and have a good memory for orders. You should also be able to work well in a team environment and have strong organizational skills. Additionally, you should have a high school diploma and food safety training is a plus.