As a waiter you must be able to perform all duties of a Busser and a Food Runner.  A Waiter must be able to multi task, prioritize and remain calm under pressure.  As a Waiter you are responsible primarily for taking care of the tables in your section and giving your guests the best possible service

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and respectfully to guests on all levels.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully to all members of staff.
• Multi task and prioritise your work.
• Explain the Nobu concept effectively.
• Understand timing of dishes and order your food accordingly.
• Understand out times and handle your tables accordingly.
• Read tables and understand guests’ needs and dislikes.
• Take orders correctly and communicate them to the relevant sections.
• Follow up your orders.
• Carry trays confidently and comfortably.
• Carry plates confidently and comfortably.
• Have full knowledge of the food menu.
• Have full knowledge of the bar and sake bar products.

You may have noticed in the above descriptions that the word PRIMARILY has been underlined.  This is because the responsibility you have been given means that this is your priority, however, it is not the only duty you are expected to perform throughout the evening.

Throughout the evening you must also be checking the following: –

• Stations that need clearance.
• Other Waiters that may need your assistance.
• Empty glasses on tables.
• Empty plates on tables.
• Guests that may need assistance.
• Drinks that need to be picked up from the bar and sake bar.
• Dishes that need to be picked up from the kitchen or sushi bar.
• Table maintenance.
• Report to your superior if you notice a guest that may be under 18yrs of age and are ordering or drinking alcoholic beverages.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Fluent in written and spoken English, other languages a distinctive advantage
• To be able work well under pressure and able to work shifts
• 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity
• To be able to communicate effectively and do multi tasks
• Strong beverage knowledge