What Are the Duties of Waitresses & Waiters?
job series – waiter/waitress image by helenos from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/71/jk/duties-waitresses-waiters_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Waiters and waitresses have many duties. Waitresses and waiters work in all types of restaurants, greeting the customers and attending to most of their needs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the duties of the wait staff vary depending on the policies of the establishment for which they work. However, there are a number of responsibilities common to most positions. Meet With Chefs and Manager At many restaurants, prior to beginning work, the waitresses and waiters will meet with the chefs or manager to review special menu items, be alerted to potential food allergies, or discuss any additional changes or concerns. Wear Uniform Most servers are required to wear a uniform or adhere to a dress code. This may range from clean clothes to far