Trade College is hiring: Waiters and Waitresses in Washington

Example of Waiter or Waitress Job Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Life As a Waiter or Waitress: What Do They Do? Write patrons’ food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff. Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware. Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters and take them to kitchen for cleaning. Collect payments from customers. Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee. Roll silverware, set up food stations, or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties. Qualities of a Waiter or Waitress Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively. Service Orientation : Actively looking for ways to help people. Social Perceptiveness : Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Coordination : Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Related Job Titles for this Occupation Cocktail Server Carhop What Tools do Waiters and Waitresses Use? Facebook Point of sale POS software Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale The General Store Compris software MICROS Systems HSI Profits Series NCR Advanced Checkout Solution Compris Advanced Manager’s Workstation Hospitality Control Solutions Aloha Point-of-Sale #J-18808-Ljbffr