May set table with linen and silverware and take payment from patron. May serve customers at counter as well as table. Exclude workers who only work at counters. The amount of money you earn depends on the type of restaurant where you work. The employer usually provides one or two free meals per shift, depending on the length of the shift.
Some employers provide life insurance and health and dental insurance.
These benefits often are tied to and dependent upon the number of hours worked per week. In some work places, uniforms are provided for Waiters and Waitresses and sometimes the employer takes responsibility for uniform laundering. Advancement A few Waiters and Waitresses advance to supervisory jobs, like Head Waiter, Dining Room Supervisor, or Restaurant Manager. If you're interested in getting work as a Waiter or Waitress, you should contact employers directly or file an application with the California Employment Development Department. You should also contact the local unions or read the newspaper want ads.