Career Encyclopedia · 前厅

Server

餐饮·前厅

Servers are the core of the front-of-house in restaurants, responsible for greeting, taking orders, serving, clearing, and answering questions to ensure a satisfying dining experience.

Daily work

  • 01Greet guests and escort them to their tables, present menus and introduce daily specials.
  • 02Record orders accurately and relay them to the kitchen.
  • 03Serve dishes following standard procedures and warn guests of hot items.
  • 04Patrol assigned sections, promptly clear empty plates and wipe tables.
  • 05Answer questions about dishes, allergens, and provide recommendations.
  • 06Assist with payment processing and keep the cashier area tidy.

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient in POS systems and cashier operations.
  • Familiar with menu, beverages, and basic ingredient knowledge.
  • Basic English oral skills (if needed).
  • Skilled in tray service, wine pouring, etc.
  • Knowledge of table setup and hygiene standards.

Soft skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Multi-tasking and stress resilience
  • Proactive service mindset and empathy
  • Teamwork spirit
  • Attentiveness and patience

Best suited for

Suitable for warm, helpful individuals who enjoy interacting with people and can handle a fast-paced work environment.

Less suited for

Not suitable for introverted, anti-social individuals, or those lacking patience for repetitive tasks.

Salary (monthly)

5KMedian
Bottom 4KTop 7K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Stability3
AI Resistance3
Transferability3
Growth2
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Work Intensity5
Competition3
Entry Difficulty1
Education Threshold1
Major Relevance1

MBTI Fit

ESFJESTJISFJENTPINTJ
High intensityEntry-friendly

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.