Waiter Job Descriptions

Waiter Job Description Template

Job Title: Waiter

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and friendly waiter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for food and beverage service. The waiter will be responsible for taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Take orders from customers and input them into the POS system
• Ensure accuracy of orders and communicate any special requests to the kitchen
• Serve food and drinks to customers in a timely and efficient manner
• Check on customers throughout their meal to ensure satisfaction
• Clear tables and reset them for the next customer
• Handle cash and credit card transactions and make change accurately
• Assist with opening and closing duties as needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a waiter or in a similar customer service role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of