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  1. India
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  4. Waiters

Waiters

Waiters serve food and beverages at tables in dining and drinking places, clubs, institutions and canteens, on board ships and on passenger trains.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Waiters - from ₹13,978 to ₹47,947 per month - 2025.
  • A Waiters typically earns between ₹13,978 and ₹24,433 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹15,773 and ₹33,432 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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  • Waiter or waitress
  • Head waiter
  • Food server (not in restaurants)
  • Host or hostess
  • Food server restaurant
  • Food and beverage attendant

Job Responsibilities

  • Setting tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware
  • Greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists
  • Advising on food and beverage choices
  • Taking orders for food and drinks and passing orders to kitchen or bar staff
  • Serving food and beverages to clients at tables
  • Clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to the kitchen
  • Presenting bills, accepting payment and operating point-of-sales machines and cash registers

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  • Waiter or waitress
  • Head waiter
  • Food server (not in restaurants)
  • Host or hostess
  • Food server restaurant
  • Food and beverage attendant

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