Today the profession of a waiter is considered to be one of the most popular. Open any newspaper or Internet site with vacancies, surely You will be able to see the job offers. This is not surprising, because the income of a waiter in a classy restaurant can reach 1400-1500 dollars a month. However, the way the elite is not as simple as it may seem simple man.
The duties of waiter
Members of the staff have an excellent knowledge of the rules of etiquette, who to serve first: the lady or master, child or an elderly person. The table setting is organized in a matter of minutes, every instrument must be in the correct sequence.
Duties of the waiter is not the end for the table setting and serving dishes: it needs to be welcoming, to create a cozy atmosphere in the institution. Almost all the information about foods and beverages the client receives from the staff. The waiter needs to know the signature and national dishes. The wine list is an integral part of any elite institution. What wine is perfect with seafood, poultry, grade a beverage it is better emphasizes the taste is only a small fraction of what you need to know specialist.What would the customer left the restaurant not only full but also in high spirits, the staff needs to create appropriate conditions.Surely at least once You were served by the waiter-rude, which was not nothing to do with Your wishes. Maybe it happened at the end of the working shift or the person was somewhat annoyed. In any case, every employee of the restaurant should give a sincere smile and keep the conversation at the client's request.
From this point of view, the profession of waiter is hardly simple. And when you consider that the average employee takes about 10-25 miles per day with an average weight of tray 10 kg – find a real professional is not easy.
In the post-Soviet countries, the profession of waiter is more of an option jobs than permanent jobs. Therefore, in the sphere of restaurant business occurs is so high staff turnover. Usually the staffs are busy with students and young graduates.Training of waiters
Before applying for a job every specialist practice, where he received the basic knowledge and craft skills. As a rule, each trainee is assigned an experienced employee who is on probation helps serve the customers, explains all the details and nuances. In Western countries the average age of the waiter is 30-35 years, we have 18-25 years.neat appearance, promptness, respect for the client are the main features of a competent efficiantly and cons of the profession waiter
Advantages:
the work takes place in a warm room in winter, in the warmer time of the day on a summer area;the size of the tip, which depends on the waiter's professionalism and status of the institution;availability of vacancies, a big demand in the labour market;it is often convenient schedule.Disadvantages:
working with people involves a stressful situation;serious exercise;as you know – the customer is always right. The waiter often can hear for himself and the cook.