A waiter or waitress works in a bar, restaurant, hotel or for a catering company taking customers’ orders, carrying the meal from the kitchen to the table. They may work in a specialised area such as silver service or wine service.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting pay for a waiter or waitress is often based on the National Minimum Wage. The starting salary is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
As of 1 April 2020 the National Minimum Wage is £4.55 an hour for workers aged 16 to 17, £6.45 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20 and £8.20 an hour for workers aged 21 to 24. The National Living Wage is £8.72 for workers aged 25 and over.
With experience and depending on the type of establishment, you could earn up to £8.50 an hour or more. Tips can boost your earnings.
Workforce Employment Status
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Jobs are in restaurants, hotels, works canteens, hospitals, nursing homes and catering companies. Because turnover is high there are usually a lot of vacancies in jobcentres both for experienced and inexperienced waiters or waitresses.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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Employment
Unemployment
Percentage of workforce registered as unemployed (Scotland)
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You should have:
You need to be:
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
People 1st - Hospitality Guild
Tel: 0203 074 1222
E-mail:
eqa@people1st.co.uk
Website:
http://www.hospitalityguild.co.uk
Website (2):
http://www.people1st.co.uk/
Twitter:
@p1stgroup
People 1st is the Sector Skills Council for the hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism industries.
UKSP is now part of the Hospitality Guild, which provides information on careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. The website has an online 'personality' test designed to help you identify suitable careers within the above industries.
Springboard
Tel: 020 7921 0420
E-mail:
info@springboarduk.org.uk
Website:
http://www.careerscope.uk.net
Website (2):
http://springboard.uk.net/
Twitter:
@Springboard_UK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SpringboardUKCharity/
Springboard UK promotes career opportunities in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries.
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Tel: 020 7089 3800
Website:
http://www.wsetglobal.com
Twitter:
@WSETglobal
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/WSETglobal