Top skills for Waiter jobs
Based on 104 active Waiter postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Waiter postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Hospitality63%
- Beverages31%
- Customer Service28%
- Inclusion26%
- Food Safety24%
- Enquiries18%
- Health and Safety17%
- Guest Service16%
- Career Development15%
- Serving Food11%
- Beverage Services10%
- Fine Dining10%
- Company Policies9%
- Etiquette9%
- Mise En Place9%
- Closing Procedures8%
- Business Success7%
- Cocktails7%
- Licensing7%
- Stamina7%
- Upselling7%
- Basic Math6%
- Restaurant Operations6%
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