Here’s a professional Restaurant Waiter Job Description you can use for hiring or job postings:

Job Title: Restaurant Waiter / Server

Job Summary

We are looking for a friendly, attentive, and customer-focused Restaurant Waiter to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide excellent food and beverage service, ensure guest satisfaction, and create a welcoming dining experience. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and present menus

• Take accurate food and beverage orders

• Provide menu recommendations and answer guest questions

• Serve food and drinks in a timely and professional manner

• Ensure tables are clean and properly set

• Check on guests during meals to ensure satisfaction

• Handle guest complaints politely and efficiently

• Process bills and handle payments (cash/card)

• Coordinate with kitchen and bar staff for smooth service

• Maintain cleanliness and follow hygiene standards

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a waiter/server or in a customer service role

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Basic knowledge of food and beverages

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Positive attitude and team-player mindset

• Flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays)

• Basic math skills for handling payments

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of POS systems

• Upselling skills

• Fine-dining service knowledge (if applicable)

• Food safety awareness

Working Conditions

• Full-time / Part-time position

• Standing for extended periods

• Busy restaurant environment

If you’d like, I can also provide:

• Fine-dining waiter job description

• Hotel restaurant version

• Casual dining version

• Short version for job portals

• Interview questions for waiters

• Salary guidance

• It is a Full Time Waiter / Steward job for candidates with 1 - 5 years of experience.