Wollongong

Waiter

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $66,560
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a waiter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality

Blended
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30722

Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)

Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$2,550 - $7,658
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTSS00066

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
1 - 5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set

Online, Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SITXFSA005

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $230
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

Blended, Distance, Online, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SITSS00078

Customer Service Skill Set

Online
2 weeks
$0 - $355
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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