ISCO Unit Group 5131 Waiters

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

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

Tasks include -

(a) setting tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware;

(b) greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists;

(c) advising on food and beverage choices;

(d) taking orders for food and drinks and passing orders to kitchen or bar staff;

(e) serving food and beverages to clients at tables;

(f) clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to the kitchen;

(g) presenting bills, accepting payment and operating point-of-sales machines and cash registers.

Examples of the occupations classified here:

- Sommelier

- Waiter

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

- Café manager- 1412

- Restaurant manager- 1412

- Bartender- 5132

Notes

Operators of small cafés, restaurants and bars for whom the management and supervision of staff is not a significant component of the work are classified in Unit Groups 5120: Cooks, 5131: Waiters or 5132: Bartenders, depending on the main tasks performed.


Occupations

Occupation Title
C5131.1 ISCO Occupation Group 5131.1 Restaurant Host Or Restaurant Hostess
C5131.2 ISCO Occupation Group 5131.2 Waiter Or Waitress

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