Waiters and Waitresses

Every restaurant needs people to greet guests, take food and drink orders, deliver orders to guests and maintain the cleanliness in the dining area. People who perform these duties are Waiters or Waitresses.

Waiters and Waitresses are important employees in a restaurant. They represent the quality of service a restaurant delivers to its customers. In the food and beverage industry, it is not only the quality of food that matters but also the quality of the overall service a customer receives. That is why most restaurants make sure to select the best candidate for the position. 

What are the skills needed to become a Waiter or a Waitress? 

1. Excellent Customer Service 
2. Good verbal communication skills
3. Good memory 
4. Problem-solving Skills
5. High energy and persistence
6. Flexibility
7. Team player

How much is the average salary of Waiters or Waitresses?

In the United States, according to Glassdoor.com the average salary of a waiter is $34,286 per year as of September 2021. That translates to around $16.00 per hour. An entry-level position may receive a starting salary of $20,000 per year. However, an experienced Waiter can receive a salary of as high as $60,000 per year.

In Canada, according to ca.talents.com the average salary is $22,425 per year as of September 2021. That translates to around $11.00 per hour. An entry-level position may receive a starting salary of $21,158 per year. Whereas, an experienced Waiter can receive a salary of $29,250 per year.

In the Middle East, according to salaryexplorer.com the average salary of a waiter is SAR 60,000 per year in Saudi Arabia as of September 2021. That translates to around SAR 28.00 per hour. However, an entry-level position may receive a starting salary of SAR 29,400 in a year. Whereas, an experienced worker can receive a salary as high as SAR 93,600 a year.

What is the minimum education requirement to become a Waiter or a Waitress?

There are no formal education qualification needed to become one. Most companies accept a candidate as long as the skills required to perform the duties are present.

What are the common interview questions for a Waiter or a Waitress?

According to 2ndkitchen.com restaurants must make use of the below interview questions to select a candidate.

1. Tell me about yourself?
2. Why do you want to work in the restaurant industry?
3. What is your experience working in this role?
4. Why do you want to work at our restaurant versus others?
5. Have you dined at our restaurant before?
6. What are your career goals?
7. What does hospitality mean to you?
8. Tell me about a time you gave excellent customer service
9. Tell me about a time you when you had to deal with a demanding customer and how you resolved the situation?
10. What are your greatest strengths?
11. What are your greatest weaknesses?
12. Can you tell me what you think are the most important skills for a server to have?
13. What kind of environment are you comfortable working in?
14. What does being a team player mean to you?
15. How do you deal with conflicts involving co-workers?
16. How do you feel about sharing tips?
17. Are there any people who you refuse to serve?
18. Do you have any food allergies?
19. What hours are you available to work?
20. What questions do you have for me

How can you apply for this job in countries accepting foreign workers? 

Most applicants submit an application using job sites online. They connect with companies to know whether the company accepts foreign workers and can process a work permit. You can check the job sites below to submit an application online.

1. Singapore Jobstreet >>  APPLY HERE
2. Singapore GrabJobs >> APPLY HERE
3. Canada Indeed >> APPLY HERE
4. Australia SEEK >> APPLY HERE
5. Australia ADZUNA >> APPLY HERE
6. New Zealand SEEK >> APPLY HERE
7. New Zealand Careers Gov >> APPLY HERE
8. Saudi Arabia Indeed >> APPLY HERE
9. United Arab Emirates Indeed >> APPLY HERE

“A person who nice to you but is not nice to the waiter is not a nice person.”