Food and beverage server vs waitstaff

Differences between food and beverage server and waitstaff duties and responsibilities

Food and beverage server example responsibilities.

• Implement training of (service techniques, up-selling, food preparation, wine selections and excellent customer service).
• Perform bartending and hosting duties as well as set-up for group events.
• Advise on menu selection, accurately enter orders, settle checks using POS and ensure guests' experience.
• Perform all duties of hotel food and beverage including: event management, serving, bartending, etc.
• Enhance customer experience through spirits, wine knowledge, and recommendations; resulting in increase customer check average and bar sales.
• Provide recommendations on what might be best for each guest base off of dietary restrictions, allergies, and health concerns.
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Waitstaff example responsibilities.

• Set up, work in, and manage the private room events as both bartender and waiter.
• Assist with stocking of pantry when groceries arrive.
• Cater private events and perform light bartending duties.
• Increase total restaurant sales by upselling specials and top-shelf liquors.
• Work regularly on the pass as well as a waiter.
• Offer meal suggestions base on diverse culinary repertoire and expert food knowledge.
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