Take food and drink orders from customers accurately and with a positive attitude. 

Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff. 

Engage with customers in a friendly manner. 

Knowledge of the menu, with the ability to make suggestions. 

Ensure tables are enjoying their meals and correct any problems. 

Collect payments from tables. 

Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.