Headwaiter vs caterer/server

Differences between headwaiter and caterer/server duties and responsibilities

Headwaiter example responsibilities.

• Provide leadership and training to waiting staff
• Develop an excellent team of servers through effective training and leadership.
• Commend for multitasking abilities: frequently ask to bartend, host, and track inventory.
• Develop ability to communicate to a variety of personalities of guests and employees while serving culinary indulgences
• Input orders into a computerize system in a timely fashion to ensure accuracy and punctuality.

Caterer/server example responsibilities.

• Experience caterer, providing services from assembling full-service buffets to serving guests at outside catering events and private parties at restaurants.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately through the provided POS system
• Perform accurate POS system transactions for in-seat patrons; beverage and alcohol orders.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign stations and service areas.
• Experience training new employees, working as a server, service bartending, as well as catering large events.
• Inventory control, stocking food and beverage trail, planning events, bartending, catering, and serving guest at parties.
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