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  1. South Africa
  2. Work in South Africa
  3. Role and Pay
  4. Waiters

Waiters

Waiters serve food and beverages at tables in dining and drinking places, clubs, institutions and canteens, on board ships and on passenger trains.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Waiters - from R7 485 to R22 524 per month - 2025.
  • A Waiters typically earns between R7 485 and R15 044 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between R7 740 and R15 289 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

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  • Waiter or waitress
  • Head waiter
  • Food server (not in restaurants)
  • Host or hostess
  • Food server restaurant
  • Food and beverage attendant

Duties and tasks

  • Setting tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware
  • Greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists
  • Advising on food and beverage choices
  • Taking orders for food and drinks and passing orders to kitchen or bar staff
  • Serving food and beverages to clients at tables
  • Clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to the kitchen
  • Presenting bills, accepting payment and operating point-of-sales machines and cash registers

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  • Waiter or waitress
  • Head waiter
  • Food server (not in restaurants)
  • Host or hostess
  • Food server restaurant
  • Food and beverage attendant

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