Waiters

Waiters serve food and beverages at tables in dining and drinking places, clubs, institutions and canteens, on board ships and on passenger trains. Tasks include - (a) setting tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware; (b) greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists; (c) advising on food and beverage choices; (d) taking orders for food and drinks and passing orders to kitchen or bar staff; (e) serving food and beverages to clients at tables; (f) clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to the kitchen; (g) presenting bills, accepting payment and operating point-of-sales machines and cash registers. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Sommelier - Waiter Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Café manager - 1412 - Restaurant manager - 1412 - Bartender - 5132 Notes Operators of small cafés, restaurants and bars for whom the management and supervision of staff is not a significant component of the work are classified in Unit Groups 5120: Cooks, 5131: Waiters or 5132: Bartenders, depending on the main tasks performed.