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Waiter or Waitress
Tasks
- Presents bill and accepts payment at end of the meal.
- Serves food and drinks.
- Takes down orders for food and/or drinks and passes order to kitchen and/or bar.
- Presents menus and wine lists to patrons and may describe dishes and advise on selection of food or wines.
- Sets tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 4% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* This is not likely to lead to a great demand for new workers due to retirement
*This is based on national data

£6,911
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for waiter or waitress is £6,911

12,794 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 12,794. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for waiter or waitress roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £6,911 per year. That is about £576 per month or £3.54 per hour. New workers generally start on £2,070, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £14,369
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 12,794 people are employed in the region.