Being a waiter or waitress can be a rewarding experience.
Every day, there’s a new face to meet and new things to learn.
Plus, you’re surrounded by food and drinks.
Who wouldn’t enjoy that?
Like so many other industries, restaurants have unfortunately suffered since COVID-19 swept across the world.
There were approximately 15.4 million restaurant and food industry jobs in 2019.
As the world felt the devastating impact of COVID-19, that number fell to 12.8 million in 2020.
However, the industry has seen a rise in jobs since the start of 2021.
With jobs on the rise, you might be looking to get your foot in the industry as waitstaff.
But just how much can you expect to make on the job?
Not even the most frugal of us could survive on less than three dollars an hour.
Thankfully, the hefty tips waitstaff can pull in during a shift makes up for that deficit.
It’s up to you to check that that your customers are happy when they leave.
To show their appreciation for your hard work, customers will usually tip you a good amount of money.
Tips are your chance to pull in the big bucks.
Waitstaff are often doing multiple jobs around the restaurant, not to mention waiting on multiple tables.
You deserve to be compensated for ensuring your customers are taken care of and have a pleasant experience.
Waitstaff is ranked No.
20 on U.S. News & World Report’s list ofBest Social Service Jobs.
The career scored particularly well in the categories ofwork and home-life boundaries, stress, and career growth.
If the restaurant industry is where your heart lies, consider a waitstaff position.
