Becoming waiter is so much more than taking people’s orders, taking their food to their table and then collecting the
payment at the end. It’s a very popular job, a job that can lead to a remarkable number of roles across different
restaurants, bars, events and gatherings. Furthermore, it does serve young people great; as the first role on the way to
much greater steps up the hospitality ladder.
What can you expect from a job as a waiter, and what kind of skill does waiter job require? What standards do you need
to meet? Its hugely popular career option, especially in big cities like London, New York, Paris … Let us guide you through
Job basics
-Entry wage: Starting £15,000 per year
-Experienced wage: £20,000+per year
-Weekly hours: 35-40 (full-time); 15-20 (part-time)
What do waiters do?
-Welcoming guests, take orders, and serve them
– Answer to any questions or complaints
– Knowledge of technology provided for taking payments
– Recommend the daily food specials, offers and let costumers know of any sales
-Reset and clean tables between guests
-Perfect Communication with the kitchen staff, dietary requirements or allergies of costumers
Qualities you need to have as a waiter ?
Luckily, most waiting jobs have a degree of flexibility when it comes to qualifications. It’s a popular job among students
and those looking to get a role where they can learn on the go. That said, if you’re in university or at college and want to
make the most of it, then look to get into Hospitality or Catering, and work from there. You could also do a short course
that’s waiter-specific, too – it might literally only be a morning or afternoon, but you could learn a lot in very little time
indeed!
However, you need to have your eyes on the bottom line. You’ll be dealing with numbers, and with big orders – even with
the help of a trusty notepad, or even a more up-to-date iPad – you need an incredible memory to remember the different
parts of an order, from allergies to simply the way people prefer their food or drink.
You’ll also need a steady hand (especially if you’re carrying food), perfect hygiene, and a level of unflappability; after all,
you could be waiting on lots of tables at once, so you can’t be seduced by stress when trying to (not literally) spin plates
throughout a shift
How do I become qualified?
Luckily, most waiting jobs have a degree of flexibility when it comes to qualifications. It’s a popular job among students
and those looking to get a role where they can learn on the go. That said, if you’re in university or at college and want to
make the most of it, then look to get into Hospitality or Catering, and work from there. You could also do a short course
that’s waiter-specific, too – it might literally only be a morning or afternoon, but you could learn a lot in very little time
indeed!
We’ve got jobs for you
Sick of waiting for a waiting job? No need to sit around – we could have the perfect thing just for you.
To find out more about booking a professional, reputable caterer for any private or corporate events in London, talk to Zjcatering today.
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