Waiter/Waitress
Overview
Waiters and waitresses take orders, deliver food and beverages, computer bills, and ensure orders match customers’ requests.
Description
- Take orders and deliver food and beverages to tables.
- Follow food safety and hygiene policies.
- Maintain or improve customer satisfaction through exceptional service.
- Find solutions through communication and innovative problem-solving.
- Use digital systems to place orders and calculate bills.
Entry requirements
- No formal education is required, experience is what’s important. Start working to gain some skills and you may eventually work at high-end restaurants.
Salary
$3,300 – 4,400
/mo
Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.
Trivia
A skilled waiter or waitress may carry up to 15 plates at once using proper technique. Professionals also memorise entire orders without writing anything and calculate bills faster than calculators.
What to expect
It may be confusing attending to multiple tables at the same time, so you’ll need to be good at multitasking and memory.
Soft
skills
Customer Orientation
Able to predict and meet customer needs, handle special requests, and resolve issues.
Communication
Able to understand customers’ preferences and convey them well to other staff.
Attention to Detail
Ability to ensure every aspect of service is managed carefully.
Basic Mathematics
Familiar with using maths to handle transactions and bills.
Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations
Able to ensure food is handled properly.
Physical Stamina
Able to move quickly around dining areas with trays and work long hours on your feet.