Waiter Average UK Salary & Prospects

Waiters serve food and drinks to customers in restaurants and cafes, take orders and handle payments.

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Check books in and out of the library.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
Search standard reference materials, including online

Check books in and out of the library.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provide information about library policies.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audio-visual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Compile lists of overdue materials and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
Design information storage and retrieval systems and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.

Average salary
16,286 GBP *
per month

Average salary for Waiter

15,383 GBP

Average salary for part-time Waiter

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Pay over time for Waiter

Pay for this role has increased slightly over time

12,760 GBP
13,867 GBP
14,267 GBP
14,409 GBP
14,965 GBP
16,286 GBP

Future outlook for Waiters

Balanced outlook

144 000+ jobs available

Very good outlook

5% yearly wage growth (on average)

Fair outlook

73% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Waiter and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

70% of people in this role have a Master's degree
8% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
6% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You could prepare for this job by doing a college course to get some of the skills you'll need. Courses include:

Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry
Level 1 Certificate in Food and Beverage Service

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Functional Skills

What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Waiter.

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Waiter. Check that you know:

Data base user interface and query software Microsoft Access

Information retrieval or search software Classification Web; LexisNexis; Westlaw

Library software Ex Libris Group Voyager; MC2 Systems Auto Librarian; Online Computer Library Center OCLC; WorldCat

Web page creation and editing software Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player; Really Simple Syndication RSS; Social networking software; Wiki software

Web platform development software Cascading Style Sheets CSS

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Functional Skills

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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Waiter Average UK Salary & Prospects

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