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Waiter

OSCA 471632·ANZSCO 431511

Employed

84,400

Part-time share

90.2%

Female share

76.8%

Median age

21 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Waiter is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House).

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Waiter. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

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About this career

Serves food and beverages in a hotel, restaurant, club or dining establishment.

What they typically do

  • Sets up tables and arranges seating for customers
  • Takes orders from customers for food and beverages
  • Provides recommendations and suggestions to customers regarding menu items
  • Clears tables and ensures the dining area is clean and presentable
  • Handles customer enquiries and resolves issues or complaints
  • Takes payment from customers
  • Stocks and replenishes supplies and inventory as needed
  • Follows health and safety regulations and maintains a clean and hygienic work environment

Where they work

Accommodation and Food Services

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Waiter.

  • Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)

    SIT30722 · AQF 3 · 11 providers

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