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A Waiter attends to diners at a restaurant, café or bistro. You might show customers to their table and give them menus. Waiters may take orders and deliver food and drinks to tables. You might also attend to any other needs or questions diners have while at a restaurant. Waiters also clear tables and set them ready for new customers.
Waiters should have strong customer service skills and be able to communicate with a wide range of customers. It’s important that you can work quickly and cope with the demands of a busy restaurant. Waiters should have good problem solving skills and must be able to handle several tasks at one time. You may have to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.
There are 14 courses available for people who want to become a Waiter. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
Get started in the hospitality industry with the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. With this nationally recognised qualification you could work in bars, coffee shops, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, casinos, events and festivals. You’ll gain skills in communication and customer service and choose electives that support your career interests: food and beverage service, cooking, guest services, gaming, barista services, administration and customer service. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices and their availability, plus training providers near you who deliver this qualification..
Average duration: 24 months.
The BSBSS00095 Barista Coffee Job Ready Course course will provide the skills and knowledge as well as Job Ready certificates to obtain and secure food and beverage positions in cafes, restaurants and bars. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 3 days.
The BSBSS00095 Bar Job Ready Course course will provide the skills and knowledge as well as Job Ready certificates to obtain and secure food and beverage positions in cafes, restaurants and bars. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
The BSBSS00095 Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set is a nationally recognised short course for business, sales, and admin workers who need the skills to minimise the risk of infection in the workplace. The course will teach you how to identify infection related hazards in your work area, then take steps to minimise and control the risk. Competencies include: cleaning and sanitising work areas, personal hygiene, using masks and PPE, hand-washing and social distancing, COVID-19 controls. You’ll also learn to respond to non-compliance incidents and submit the correct reports. Enquire now for the full list of WHS competencies and the next available training dates..
Average duration: 1 day.
This nationally recognised training is designed to help businesses and individuals build their COVID-SAFE operating plans. Students will learn to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in organisations that include food handling in their operations. .
Average duration: Half day.
In Australia, a full time Waiter generally earns $865 per week ($44,980 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been strong employment growth in this industry in recent years. There are currently 134,200 people working as a Waiter in Australia compared to 120,200 five years ago. Waiters may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Waiter, consider enrolling in a Certificate I in Hospitality. You’ll learn about customer service, food safety and hygiene, communication and teamwork. A Certificate II in Hospitality or a Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) may also be suitable.
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Here are some potential career pathways within food services and hospitality. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Food Services
Fast Food Assistant
$865 weekly pay
Waiter
Barista
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
$1,250 weekly pay
Food Safety Supervisor
$1,050 weekly pay
Food and Beverage Manager
$1,500 weekly pay
Kitchen Manager
$1,450 weekly pay
Hospitality
Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant
Night Auditor
Bar Manager
Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Rooms Division Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Shift Manager
Hospitality Manager
Venue Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
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