Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
25 tasks analyzed
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Collect payments from customers.
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take orders from patrons for food or beverages. | - | - | - |
| Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. | - | - | - |
| Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages. | - | - | - |
| Collect payments from customers. | - | - | - |
| Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$33,760
per year
Mean Wage
$38,360
per year
Employment
2.3M
workers
Wage Range
$18,500 - $62,510
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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