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The Professional Waiter

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  1. Introduction to Gastronomy
    The beginnings of gastronomy
    1 Tema
  2. Introduction to the waiter profession
    4 Temas
  3. Different places to work and job hunting
    4 Temas
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    1 Cuestionario
  4. Business aspects of the profession
    Waiter or Seller? Both!
    1 Tema
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    1 Cuestionario
  5. Technical aspects of the profession
    Introduction to the technical aspects of the profession
    5 Temas
  6. The steps of the service
    5 Temas
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    1 Cuestionario
  7. The different types of customers
    Clients
    6 Temas
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    1 Cuestionario
  8. Interpersonal relationships and problem management
    The relationship with the kitchen and other areas of the restaurant
    3 Temas
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    1 Cuestionario
  9. Problem management
    5 Temas
  10. Basic hygiene and safety tips
    Health and personal safety recommendations
    1 Tema
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    1 Cuestionario
  11. Hygiene in food handling
  12. The end of the employment relationship and opportunities for growth
    Terminating the Employment Relationship
  13. Growth Opportunities within Gastronomy and other sectors
Lección 2, Tema 4
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What conditions do you have to have (or develop) to be a waiter?

Camila 26 de septiembre de 2025
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A waiter must be friendly, willing, patient and eager to work and learn.

Everything in life can be learned and incorporated, it is enough to have the will and humility to do it, but without a doubt, the Vocation of Service and Proactivity is essential in a waiter.

What do we call Vocation of Service? It is the pleasure and willingness to serve, to make the other feel comfortable with the place, the situation and the moment. It is being available and willing to assist with will and enthusiasm.

And what is Proactivity?

It is an attitude in which a person assumes absolute control of their behavior in an active way. It simply means taking the initiative. Anticipate events, be responsible for what happens and have the confidence to make decisions.

A proactive person is able to react to any circumstance. But being initiative-taking does not mean acting impulsively or in a disorganized way.

Proactivity is an essential quality in this profession. It is something that improves with experience and can be acquired. The important thing is to be attentive and willing to learn, observe and listen, to act according to the situation.

Other important qualities in a waiter are patience, empathy and the ability to work in a group, and of course, commercial vision, that is, their ability to sell!