Friday, December 28, 2007

Definitions

Definition and Nature of the Work
Waiters are the men and women who take orders and serve food in restaurants throughout the country. They are usually assigned to serve a certain number of tables (called a station) by the restaurant manager, the host or hostess, or the headwaiter. Waiters give a copy of the restaurant's menu to each customer and sometimes explain how the different meals on the menu are prepared. They write down customers' orders so that the cooks can prepare each dish exactly as requested. When the food is ready, waiters carry it from the kitchen to the tables. Alert waiters remember what each person has ordered and can place the correct dish in front of the person who ordered it. This kind of service assures good tips and brings customers back to the restaurant.
Waiters give constant attention to the guests. They refill coffee cups and water glasses and ask if guests want to order anything else. They also record the food and drink prices on the guests' checks. When guests are ready to leave, waiters take the checks to the tables. In some restaurants waiters handle guests' payments for meals; in others guests take their checks directly to the cashier.
There are many different kinds of restaurants, and the work of waiters varies accordingly. In fine, elegant restaurants, waiters are supervised by a headwaiter and must serve food in special, formal ways. Many high-end restaurants offer a specific style of cooking—they may feature French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, or some other specialized cuisine. Quite often waiters in these restaurants speak the appropriate language when describing each dish.
A completely different working atmosphere exists in other restaurants. Some waiters work in cocktail lounges and nightclubs where alcoholic beverages are A waiter prepares a table before customers sit down. (© Steve Chenn/Corbis.) served. In small restaurants waiters are expected to perform many additional duties. They clean tables, clear dishes, and set the tables with clean tablecloths, napkins, silverware, glasses, and cups. Sometimes they do preparation work that includes filling salt, pepper, and sugar containers. They may also stock glasses and silverware where they can be reached easily during a rush period. In large restaurants dining room attendants usually perform these tasks.
Because people often eat in restaurants during their leisure hours, waiters must be prepared to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays. The hours may be irregular, so many waiters work part time.
Education and Training Requirements
There are no formal education requirements for waiters; however, employers prefer to hire people who have a high school education. Basic skills in arithmetic are mandatory. A neat appearance and pleasant manner are also desirable.
Some vocational schools offer training, but most waiters learn their skills on the job. Fine restaurants like to hire people who have had experience or formal training. Candidates with little experience can accept jobs as dining room attendants and work toward a promotion. In certain restaurants waiters must have special skills, such as fluency in a foreign language or knowledge of formal table service. http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/526/Waiter.html

job description waiter

Alternative Titles: Food and Beverage Attendant, Waitperson
Description
Waiters serve food and drinks to guests in hotels, restaurants, clubs and similar establishments.
A waiter may perform the following tasks:
set tables with clean linen or place mats, cutlery, crockery and glasses
welcome and seat customers and hand menus to them
talk to guests about the menu and drinks and recommend combinations
in some cases promote local produce and attractions to visitors from interstate and overseas
take customers' orders and pass them to kitchen staff or bar attendants
serve food and drinks
carve meat
make up bills and present them to customers
handle money or credit cards
take restaurant reservations
clear tables and return dishes and cutlery to kitchens.
Waiters often work split shifts and in the evenings, weekends and public holidays. They spend long periods on their feet and may have to deal with difficult customers. Uniforms may be supplied by employers. Waiters must be a minimum age of 18 years to serve alcohol.
Waiters may specialise as one of the following:
Commis Waiter who assists more experienced waiters in clearing and setting tables and transferring food from the kitchen or serving station to customers at tables.
Drinks Waiter and Wine Steward (Sommelier) who specialise in serving wine and other beverages.
Maitre d' who is an experienced waiter that supervises the work of other waiters and assists in the administration of the restaurant.
Silver Service Waiter who is generally a more experienced waiter who specialises in serving food, using a fork and spoon, from platters directly to the guests' plates at the table.
Personal Requirements:
well presented
good communication skills
good memory
polite and patient
friendly, efficient and speedy
enjoy working with people
able to work as part of a team
prepared to work weekends and evenings
able to handle money
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job vacancy

"Stones" A premier night entertainment venue in the Table View area is seeking a strong, self motivated individual with the experience and confidence to take control of the business from a hands on approach. This person will assist in the daily operations of the business and work in the interest of growing the business in the local market. You will be reporting directly to the General Manager and the Franchisees of the business. This position will pay a market related salary with the option of incentives and performance bonuses at the discretion of the Franchisees.The successful applicant must have the following criteria satisfied in order to apply for this position. - At least one years experience in a similar position. - At least one years experience as a bartender in a similar environment.- Marketing/advertising qualification would be considered as an advantage(not essential) Students of this field would be considered as well. - Ability to network and create contacts within the local market- Full police clearance (no police record)- Driver's license and own transportPlease forward a copy of your cv with photo to the following address: braga@xsinet.co.zaPlease take note that if you have not been contacted within two weeks of receipt of your cv please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this application.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

off day from working as waiter

jenuh juga setelah lebih kurang 2 bulan saya berhenti kerja di golden crown sebagai waiter lounge... akhirnya saya memutuskan untuk menelpon teman saya yang bekerja di sebuah production house... sambil berharap ada pekerjaan buat saya. Akhirnya tanggal 16 desember 2007 saya di ajak untuk menemaninya shooting sebuah film di daerah batu malang... kita berdua berangkat dari gambir pukul 6 sore dengan menggunakan kereta api jurusan gambir-pasar turi surabaya... kami mampir dulu ke rumah salah seorang temannya di surabaya.. lalu kami berangkat ke malang setelah sejenak beristirahat dan membersihkan diri... perjalanan kami tempuh dengan menggunakan mobil selama kurang lebih 3 jam... kami melewati sidoarjo.. ternyata benar apa yang di beritakan.. di sidoarjo tersebut gersang sekali.. banyak sekali debu... tak ada kehidupan karena lumpur panas yang telah menghabiskan beberapa desa.. benar2 mengerikan sekali bencana tersebut... sebenarnya kami ingin sekali berhenti sebentar untuk melihat2... karena pandangan kami terhalang tanggul yang tinggi.. kira2 mencapai 3 meter lebih... di atas tanggul tersebut ada beberapa tukang ojek... ojek tersebut menyewakan jasanya dengan membayar 20ribu rupiah kita akan di ajak berkeliling melihat lihat kawasan lumpur tersebut... sehingga seperti rekreasi saja... tapi kami malas untuk memberhentikan mobil karena siang itu cuaca panas sekali... sudah itu jalanan macet.. untung saja tidak terlalu panjang... sehinggak kami bisa melanjutkan perjalanan.. dan sampai lah kami di batu .... malang... kami menuju sebuah vila yang ternyata di sana sudah banyak sekali kru film dan para pemain.. tanpa istirahat lagi.. teman saya yang seorang make up artis terkenal itu langsung mendandani para pemain yang dari tadi menunggunya... sedangkan saya hanya melihat2 shooting yang sedang berjalan... ternyata menyenangkan sekali.. karena saya jadi tahu bagaimana proses pembuatan film.. yang selama ini saya hanya menonton saja tanpa tahu bagaimana pembuatan film tersebut.. banyak adegan2 yang saya anggap sepele ternyata harus di ulang2 sampai beberapa kali... kebetulan filmnya adalah ftv yang kebanyakan para pemainnya anak2.. film yang diangkat bertemakan natal karena sebentar lagi natal akan tiba... shooting film tersebut terus berjalan sampai 2 hari nonstop... sampai2 jam 2 malam teman saya dibangunkan untuk make up para pemain. esoknya shooting terus berlanjut... dan di lanjutkan ke lokasi lain.. mengambil adegan di sebuah rumah mewah... di lokasi shooting saya mendapatkan banyak sekali kenalan.. karena banyak para pemainnya yang membawa teman dan orangtua mereka.. ada salah satu pengantar yang mengajak saya berkenalan dan terus berlanjut sampai sekarang via sms... dan sepertinya dia ingin sekali serius dengan saya... :)
setelah 2 hari shooting nonstop.. akhirnya kita break... kita de beri kesempatan break seharian penh.. tentu saja kesempatan ini tidak kami tinggalkan begitu saja.. kami langsung mencari tempat rekreasi... kami ingin sekali ke pemandian air panas yang mebngandung belerang.. ah... pasti menyenangkan sekali.. tapi sayangnya hari itu kebetulan tempat pemandian tersebut tutup.. tapi salah seorang rekan kami.. yaitu mbak jef... beliau seoarang wanita yang baik hati sekali.. dia istri dari sutradara kami yaitu bang jefri... dia memberitahukan sebuah tempat pemandian umum air panas ... yang tidak pernah di tutup karena memang gratis.. letaknya di SINGGORITI... meluncurlah kami kesana... kami bertiga... saya dan 2 orang make up artis dan seorang anak yang menjadi pemandu kami berangkat ke sana... ternyata... wah... kami terbelalak... karena di sana ada belasan laki2 bertelanjang ... tanpa mengenakan sehelai benangpun.. sedang asik mandi.. mereka semua mengelilingi 6 sumur kecil yang didalamnya ada air panas yang mengandung belerang.. tanpa menunggu komando.. kami langsung berbaur dengan mereka.. tapi kami tidak berani bertelanjang full .. kami mengenakan cd saja... rata2 dari mereka adalah pemuda2 kampung ... mereka kebanyakan berwajah tampan dan bertubuh atletis.. karena mereka sepertinya pekerja keras.. sehingga terlihat sekali otot2 tubuh mereka yang keren!!! atletis secara alami tanpa fitnes!! tanpa malu2 mereka mandi bersama... kami langsung mengambil gayung dan mengambil air panas yang dipercaya mampu menghilangkan penyakit kulit... waaw... panas sekali air nya.. dan bau belerangnya sangat menyengat... sungguh menyenangkan sekali mandi di tempat tersebut.... ditemani oleh teman2 yang lucu... dan juga orang2 yang ramah.