Server job description template (waiter and waitress)
A good server job description presents the style of the house, explains how shifts and tips work, and lists what the person does beyond serving, such as setting up the dining room and closing checks. The template below is ready to copy and adapt to your restaurant, bar or café.
Ready-to-copy template
Replace what is in square brackets and delete the items that do not apply to your job. Nice-to-haves and benefits are suggestions: keep only what your company looks for and offers. For a job form, copy each part into its own field.
About the job
[Company name] is looking for a server for our location in [city]. You will welcome guests, take orders, serve attentively and make sure every table has a good experience from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests and seat them
- Present the menu, suggest dishes and drinks and take orders
- Serve food and drinks following the house standard
- Close checks and take payments when applicable
- Set up, organize and clean the dining room before and after service
Requirements
- Primary education
- Friendliness and good communication
- Speed and teamwork
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Nice to have
- Previous waiting experience
- Knowledge of wine, cocktails or the house cuisine
- Experience with electronic ordering systems
Employment type, schedule and pay
- Employment type: [full-time, part-time, temporary or other]
- Schedule: [days, hours and days off]
- Pay: [salary or pay range] + tips [explain how they are shared]
Benefits
- Commuter benefit
- Meals on site
- Uniform provided by the company
How to adapt this template
- Explain how tips are handled and shared. It is one of the first questions candidates have.
- Describe the style of the house. A bistro, a bar and an all-you-can-eat restaurant call for different profiles.
- State shifts and days off. Evening and weekend work must be clear.
- If the person also handles delivery or counter service, add it to the responsibilities.
In HireTree, you can save this text as a job template and reuse it whenever you open a job for the same role, at any location.
Frequently asked questions
What does a waiter do?
They welcome guests, present the menu, take and serve orders and close checks. They also help set up and organize the dining room.
Do you need experience to be a waiter?
Many places hire without experience and train on the job. For restaurants with more elaborate service, experience and wine knowledge are usually a plus.
How should I mention tips in a waiter job post?
Say whether there are tips and how they are shared, without promising amounts. This transparency avoids frustration and attracts aligned candidates.
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