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Job Description


	Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers

Most jobs are part time and have few educational requirements, attracting many young people to the occupation—21 percent of these workers were 16 to 19 years old in 2008, about six times the proportion for all workers. Job openings are expected to be abundant through 2018, which will create excellent opportunities for jobseekers. Tips comprise a major portion of earnings for servers, so keen competition is expected for jobs in fine dining and more popular restaurants where potential tips are greatest.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Waiters and Waitresses
Full-Service Restaurants	1,761,250
Traveler Accommodation	127,350
Limited-Service Eating Places	120,320
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	64,330
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	63,540
Special Food Services	51,710
Employment Services	17,580
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly	14,760
Civic and Social Organizations	12,070
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	9,680

Career Video

Title: "Waiters and Waitresses"

Duration: 01:16

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