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Waitress Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Your job description is the first touchpoint between your company and your new hire. With millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started, here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

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Waitress job title

A great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimize your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialized, consider including the specialization in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

  • Waiter/Waitress
  • Restaurant Server (Part-Time)
  • Food and Beverage Server
  • Head Waitress/Waiter
  • Bartender and Waitress/Waiter
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Waitress Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Looking for a positive change or opportunity? We are expanding our team and want YOU!!

As a member of our team, your primary focus will be to assist in the execution of the menu as well as the restaurant operations.

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver top quality food and service to all Guests
  • Work collaboratively with other staff
  • Promote and communicate safe food handling directives, temperatures specifics and sanitation
  • Learn all areas of the restaurant and grow as a leader
  • Implement and adhere to the Health and Safety policies and procedures

    You MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada, we do not have any work permits available. To apply leave a resume at the Hotel at 4320 44th Street, Lloydminster, SK or by applying to this ad

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
    Part-time hours: 24-40 per week

    Salary: From $15.00 per hour

    Additional pay:
  • Overtime pay
  • Tips
    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

    Experience:
  • serving: 1 year start date: 2022-07-01

    • Waitress job summary

    A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

    Example of a Waitress job summary

    Our busy restaurant is looking for a friendly and competent waitress/waiter to make sure our diners have a memorable experience. Since the quality of our service is crucial to success, the ideal candidate should possess clear communication skills, patience and attentiveness. You should be adept at working in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. You must be able to think on your feet and work well with the entire staff, from the chefs to the other servers. The successful applicant will be able to provide superior guest service and make certain the dining experience, from the food to the environment, meets the standards of our patrons.

    Waitress responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to.

    • Greet customers upon entrance
    • Prepare dining tables by arranging condiments, kitchenware and decorations
    • Help patrons select dishes by answering questions about foods and drinks, describing house specialties and identifying appropriate drink pairings
    • Take orders to kitchen staff and notify them of any special requests or dietary needs
    • Deliver food to guests in a timely manner and attend to the needs of guests throughout the dining process
    • Issue bills and obtain payment

    Waitress qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Excellent verbal communication skills
    • General math skills
    • Great customer service and conflict-resolution skills, and a commitment to professionalism
    • Must possess or obtain all licenses and certificates required by the local health department and Alcoholic Beverage Commission
    • Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time
    • Excellent teamwork ability
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