Waiter

**Employment Type**:Full-Time, Permanent

**Hours of Work**: Minimum 30-40 hours per week

**Position Title**:Waiter

**About Us and Job brief**

Waiters assist restaurant patrons by noting their order, serving tables their requested meals, and preparing bills at the end of the table's meal. Waiters are also responsible for asking customers if they are satisfied with their meal and providing any assistance should the customer not be satisfied.

To be successful as a waiter you must have the endurance to stand for long hours and have patience with difficult customers. A good waiter anticipates the needs of customers and provides all services in a friendly manner.

**Responsibilities**
- Greet customers and hand out menus.
- Take meal and beverage orders from customers and place these orders in the kitchen.
- Make menu recommendations and inform patrons of any specials.
- Deliver meals and beverages to tables when they have been prepared.
- Check that customers are satisfied with their meal.
- Prepare the bill for tables when requested.
- Cash up bills and ensure that the correct amount has been paid.
- Administer change to tables if needed.

**Requirements**:

- Endurance to walk and stand for long hours.
- Flexible work hours.
- Ability to remain calm and professional with difficult customers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Coordination to carry plates or trays without dropping anything.

Applications close Date: 7 July (unless the role is filled sooner)

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

**Salary**: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waihi, Waikato: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)