How do they match: Waiters and Waitresses

  • Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

  • Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
  • Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
  • Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.

  • Cook foods.
  • Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel.
  • Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
  • Take customer orders.