Hierarchy view
Waiters
Description
Code
5131
Description
Waiters serve food and beverages at tables in dining and drinking places, clubs, institutions and canteens, on board ships and on passenger trains.
Tasks include -
(a) setting tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware;
(b) greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists;
(c) advising on food and beverage choices;
(d) taking orders for food and drinks and passing orders to kitchen or bar staff;
(e) serving food and beverages to clients at tables;
(f) clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to the kitchen;
(g) presenting bills, accepting payment and operating point-of-sales machines and cash registers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Sommelier
- Waiter
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Café manager - 1412
- Restaurant manager - 1412
- Bartender - 5132
Notes
Operators of small cafés, restaurants and bars for whom the management and supervision of staff is not a significant component of the work are classified in Unit Groups 5120: Cooks, 5131: Waiters or 5132: Bartenders, depending on the main tasks performed.
Concept URI
Concept Uri
http://data.europa.eu/esco/isco/C5131Status
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