Waiter
NKPD code: 51312004
Current information as of 2026-11-15
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10th grade
Second degree of professional qualification and/or completed 10th grade
SubclassPersonal Service Workers
Sing. GroupWaiters
Labor Characteristics
Waiters serve food and beverages in commercial eating and drinking establishments, clubs, entertainment venues, canteens, on board ships and on passenger trains.
Main Tasks
- setting tables with clean linen, cutlery and glassware;
- greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists;
- advising on the choice of food and beverages;
- taking orders for food and/or beverages and passing orders to kitchen and bar staff;
- serving food and beverages to customers;
- clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to the kitchen;
- presenting bills to customers, accepting payment and operating cash registers.
- Examples of occupations in this unit group:
- Sommelier
- Waiter
Not Included
- Manager, confectionery/café – 1412
- Manager, restaurant – 1412
- Bartender – 5132
- NOTES: Owners of small cafés, restaurants and similar establishments for whom the management and supervision of staff is not a significant part of their work are classified in 5120 Cooks, 5131 Waiters or 5132 Bartenders.
Professions in "Waiters"
Source: National Statistical Institute
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