Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Job Description Waiter/Waitress Job Summary Serves food to patrons in a dining establishment. General Accountabilities Presents menu, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food. Takes customer orders by writing them down or memorizing them. Presents orders to the cooks on behalf of the patrons. Serves customers their pre-ordered food. Observes diners to respond to any additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed. Totals bill and accepts payment or refers patron to cashier. Clears or resets table at the end of each course. Thanks patrons and kindly invites them back for future dining.

•The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience Skills Excellent verbal and written communicationActive listeningService orientationCoordinationSocial perceptiveness