This waiter and waitress job description template template has 2 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.
Page 1 JOB DESCRIPTION WAITER OR WAITRESS Brief description The position of waiter or waitress consists of taking orders and serving food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Tasks • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages; • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems; • Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining; • Collect payments from customers; • Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes; • Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine; • Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request; • Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required; • Take orders from patrons for food or beverages; • W