Head Waiter / Waitress

Woodlands, Singapore
Head Waiter / Waitress
Company
SRI BISTARI@WOODLANDS PTE. LTD.
Location
Singapore
Salary
$2.5K–$4K a month
Posted
25 days ago
Via
via MyCareersFuture
Job description
• Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
• Take orders from patrons for food or beverages. Write patrons’ food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
• Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
• Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
• Other job task allocated by manager.

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What is the minimum monthly salary for a service crew in Singapore restaurants under the Progressive Wage Model in 2026?
Under the Progressive Wage Model for food services, service crew must earn at least S$2,200 per month as of 1 May 2025, remaining applicable in 2026. This mandatory wage applies to all employers, with higher tiers for cooks at S$2,500 and senior cooks at S$3,200. Failure to comply affects work pass approvals.
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What work permit do foreigners need for restaurant waiter jobs in Singapore?
Foreigners for basic restaurant roles like waiters require a Work Permit, subject to sector quota of 35% foreign workers and minimum PWM salary of S$2,200 monthly in 2026. Employers pay a levy of S$450-S$650 per month per worker. S Pass is for higher-skilled roles with minimum qualifying salary of S$3,450 as of 2025.
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What qualifications are required for a cook position in Singapore restaurants?
No formal education is mandated, but cooks need at least 2 years of relevant experience or WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services for PWM tier 2 at S$2,500 monthly in 2026. New hires without certification start at lower tiers after training. Employers must upskill workers within 6 months.
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What documents are needed to apply for a restaurant job in Singapore as a local job seeker?
Locals need NRIC, educational certificates, and resume highlighting F&B experience for restaurant roles. For formal offers, employers verify via SingPass for Employment Pass if applicable. Foreigners require passport, work pass approval letter, and medical exam results.
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