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Waiters and Waitresses
Description
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Common Tasks
- Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties.
- Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning.
- Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
- Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $13.56 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.35 and $18.98 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $28,205.91 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,456.58 and $39,474.01 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 14,510 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 26.6% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 18,370.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $11.00 with the median annual salary reaching $23,933.
