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Food and Beverage Servers  (NOC 6453)
Red Deer Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Food and beverage servers take patrons' food and beverage orders and serve orders to patrons. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and similar establishments.

banquet server, captain waiter/waitress, chief wine steward, cocktail waiter/waitress, food and beverage server, formal service waiter/waitress, waiter/waitress, wine steward.

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Food and beverage servers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
  • Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff
  • Recommend wines that complement patrons' meals
  • Serve food and beverages
  • Prepare and serve specialty foods at patrons' tables
  • Present bill to patrons and accept payment
  • Order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware
  • Perform sensory evaluation of wines.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Red Deer, Blackfalds, Innisfail, Lacombe, Penhold, Ponoka, Rimbey, Sylvan Lake

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Education & Job Requirements for Food and Beverage Servers in Red Deer Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

There is no standard education or training requirements for food and beverage servers.

Food and beverage servers who serve liquor must be at least 18 years of age and have a working knowledge of Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission regulations concerning the service of alcohol.

Some employers require employees to have previous training, including an up-to-date CPR certificate.

A neat and orderly appearance is an important employment requirement during both the interview and employment.

[Report Publication Date: 2011-06-10 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Skills Requirements

Major skills, including essential skills, employers look for in food and beverage servers are:
- Reading text (Grade 9 level or above)
- Numeracy (Grade 9 level or above)
- Writing
- Verbal communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Significant use of memory
- Physical lifting or moving (up to 10 lbs)
- Job task planning
- Organizational skills
- Finding information.

[Report Publication Date: 2011-06-10 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
0-2 years

Food and Beverage Serving Skills:
Serve food and beverages, general plate service. Describe menu items including daily specials for customers. Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards. Advise on menu selections.

Wine and Stewarding/Serving Skills:
Present, open, pour and serve wine in appropriate wine glassware. Describe and advise on wine selection.

Additional Skills:
Customer service oriented. Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs. Set tables. Must be of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages. Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

Please consult EdInfo http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo to find training opportunities in Alberta related to this occupation.

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-06-10 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

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