Waiters and waitresses serve food and beverages in hotels, clubs, restaurants and other establishments.

Entry Reqirements

Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Typical Tasks

• Presents bill and accepts payment at end of the meal.
• Serves food and drinks.
• Takes down orders for food and/or drinks and passes order to kitchen and/or bar.
• Presents menus and wine lists to patrons and may describe dishes and advise on selection of food or wines.
• Sets tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware.

Desired Skills

Speaking, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Active Listening, Writing, Mathematics, Monitoring, Science