Online Class: The Professional Waiter — Learn Elite Table Service

This course will help you become a great waiter, including how to prepare for it, what you need to know, and whether or not you have the personality to do the job well.

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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 13
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,166
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering the Art of Table Service: Transform Your Career and Redefine Excellence

What if the key to a thriving, dynamic, and highly lucrative career was right at your fingertips? What if you could transform the way you approach work, relationships, and personal growth-all through mastering the timeless art of table service? This isn't just another course about waiting tables; it's a transformational journey designed to unlock your potential, elevate your skills, and prepare you for a future brimming with opportunity.

The restaurant industry is more than a workplace; it's a stage for personal and professional excellence. As a waiter, you're not just serving meals-you're curating experiences, fostering connections, and becoming the heartbeat of an establishment. Whether you're seeking a part-time role, a stepping stone to greater ambitions, or a long-term career in hospitality, this course will equip you with the tools to excel, thrive, and surpass your goals.

What makes this course truly unique? We don't just teach you the mechanics of the job-we help you embody the role. You'll learn not only how to meet expectations but exceed them, creating unforgettable moments for your guests and earning the kind of loyalty (and tips!) that set the best waitstaff apart. With insights from industry veterans, practical strategies, and exclusive tips, this course bridges the gap between theory and real-world application.

Imagine walking into any restaurant-whether it's a cozy neighborhood café or a high-end establishment-armed with confidence, poise, and expertise. You'll know how to read a table like a seasoned professional, anticipate needs before they're voiced, and turn even the most complex situations into opportunities for growth. This isn't just skill-building; it's life-changing.

Here, you'll master the art of impeccable service, from the subtleties of body language to the psychology of upselling. You'll learn the secrets behind flawless order management, the nuances of international dining etiquette, and how to transform challenges into moments of grace. Most importantly, you'll discover how to balance the technical and the personal, creating memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression on every guest you serve.

By the end of this course, you'll have more than knowledge-you'll have a mindset. A mindset of excellence, adaptability, and ambition. You'll walk away ready to command the room, connect with people from all walks of life, and open doors to opportunities you never imagined.

The restaurant floor isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to growth, connection, and financial freedom. Are you ready to claim your place in this fast-paced, rewarding world? Join us and take the first step toward mastering the art of table service. Your future is waiting-let's make it unforgettable.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.64 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(979 votes)

Lesson 1: So, You Want to Be a Waiter?

11 Points
Becoming a waitress or a waiter is often as much an accident as it is a choice. Because most positions are on-the-job training, usually all that is required is an opening and a person to fill that opening.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: So, You Want to be a Waitress?

Lesson 2: The Serving Staff

11 Points
As a waitress looking for a job, you have a fair idea about the questions that will be asked during your interview and how to respond to them. What we will do now is turn the tables on you.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: The Serving Staff

Lesson 3: Types of Service and Table Settings

12 Points
Restaurants are categorized into three basic types: Fine, Bistro/Trattoria, and Family Style.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Types of Service and Table Settings

Lesson 4: The Art of Table Service

11 Points
Contrary to the average American's understanding, table service is much more than food being brought to your table for a "sit down" meal.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 : Table Service

Lesson 5: Taking Orders

11 Points
Every establishment has a specific protocol for taking orders from the table and giving them to the kitchen and assembly areas. A new server needs to learn this protocol as quickly as possible in order to be an efficient team member.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: Taking Orders

Lesson 6: Suggestions and Suggestive Selling

11 Points
As mentioned earlier in the lessons, one of your jobs as a server is to be a salesperson. You are in the business of selling food and service, and the more you sell, the higher the check at the end of the night.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Suggestions and Suggestive Selling

Lesson 7: Special Situations

12 Points
Servers who intend to make a good living become students of human nature. Learning to read people is a skill anyone can learn.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Special Situations

Lesson 8: Other Duties

10 Points
Side work duties are time consuming, yet necessary, to the efficient and smooth running of any restaurant. Most people are assigned specific duties so that no one waitress is responsible for every side duty that is necessary.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Other Duties

Lesson 9: Beverage Service

10 Points
For waiters and waitresses who work in such an establishment, your tip can easily be doubled when your party orders alcohol.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9: Beverage Service

Lesson 10: Team Work

12 Points
Part of an effective establishment is the development of true teamwork and team spirit.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10: Team Work

Lesson 11: Sanitation and Food Safety

58 Points
Accidents happen anywhere, anytime. Your job, when you work in a restaurant situation, is to try to make sure that accidents have less of a chance of actually happening.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Review 7 Practice Worksheets
  • Lesson discussions: Let us know what you think of this course; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 11: Sanitation and Food Safety
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
169
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what the job role of the wait staff is and whether or not this is a job prospect for you.
  • Summarize the serving staff.
  • Describe types of service and table settings.
  • Describe table service.
  • Summarize taking orders.
  • Demonstrate suggestions and suggestive selling.
  • Recognize special situations.
  • Describe beverage service.
  • Describe team work.
  • Demonstrate sanitation and food safety.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

Online CEU Certificate
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Course Title: The Professional Waiter: Learn Elite Table Service
Course Number: 7550098
Lessons Rating: 4.64 / 5 Stars (979 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: You can take this course online in every U.S. state including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. International availability includes English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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