Food And Beverage Server

Food and beverage servers take customer's food and beverage orders and serve orders to customer's. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and similar establishments.

Illustrative example

· banquet server

· captain waitress

· cocktail waitress

· food and beverage server

· formal service waitress

· waitress

. wine waitress

. Food service supervisors

. Restaurant and food service managers

Main duties

· Food and beverage servers perform some or all of the following duties:

· Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages

· Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff

· Recommend wines that complement patrons' meals

· Serve food and beverages

· Prepare and serve specialty foods at patrons' tables

· Present bill to patrons and accept payment

· Order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware

· Perform sensory evaluation of wines.

Employment requirements

· Completion of secondary school may be required.

· Formal waitresses may require completion of a one- or two-year apprenticeship program

· or

· College or vocational school courses.

· On-the-job training is usually provided.

· Experience as a captain waitress or formal waitress is appreciated.

Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for employees serving alcoholic beverages.