Overview
Food and beverage servers take patrons' food and beverage orders and serve orders to patrons. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and similar establishments.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff
Recommend wines that complement patrons' meals
Serve food and beverages
Prepare and serve specialty foods at patrons' tables
Present bill to patrons and accept payment
May order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware
May perform sensory evaluation of wines.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$41,712
$62,568
Job openings
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British Columbia
2,607expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school may be required.
Formal waiters/waitresses may require completion of a one- or two-year apprenticeship program or College or vocational school courses.
On-the-job training is usually provided.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Food and beverage servers in B.C.
- Serving it Right - Food and Beverage Servers
Serving it Right - Food and Beverage Servers
To work as a food and beverage server in B.C., you'll need a Serving It Right certification to serve and sell alcohol. This certification is earned through the successful completion of the Serving It Right course.
Employment as a restaurant and service manager requires several years of related work experience.
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.