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Waiters and Waitresses

Waiters and waitresses serve food in restaurants and other dining establishments.

You might say that waiting tables is the ultimate job in multitasking. So, if you are fast on your feet, quick-thinking, and can perform several tasks at once, working as a waiter or waitress can be a good choice for you.

Waiters and Waitresses are in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster and the Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well below the statewide median

$8.78 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   4.6%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Check customers' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Accept payments or refer customers to cashiers.
  • Relay orders to the kitchen or enter orders into computers.
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Job Title Examples:

 Banquet Server,  Cocktail Server,  Food Server 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.