[Core] [112% incumbents] Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.
  DWAs: Collect dirty dishes or other tableware.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
  DWAs: Clean food service areas.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  DWAs: Arrange tables or dining areas.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Perform food preparation duties, such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee.
  DWAs: Prepare foods for cooking or serving. | Prepare hot or cold beverages.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Collect payments from customers.
  DWAs: Process customer bills or payments.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or regulations.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
  DWAs: Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel. | Take customer orders.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems.
  DWAs: Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
  DWAs: Take customer orders.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
  DWAs: Process customer bills or payments.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages. | Cook foods.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  DWAs: Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
  DWAs: Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Roll silverware, set up food stations, or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties.
  DWAs: Arrange tables or dining areas.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Inform customers of daily specials.
  DWAs: Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
  DWAs: Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers.
  DWAs: Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine.
  DWAs: Prepare hot or cold beverages.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Escort customers to their tables.
  DWAs: Assist customers with seating arrangements.

[Supplemental] [111% incumbents] Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
  DWAs: Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
  DWAs: Schedule dining reservations. | Assist customers with seating arrangements.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Provide guests with information about local areas, including directions.
  DWAs: Provide customers with general information or assistance.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Garnish and decorate dishes in preparation for serving.
  DWAs: Add garnishes to food.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Describe and recommend wines to customers.
  DWAs: Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.

[EMERGING:New] Check with customers to see if they want to apply any rewards to their purchase.

[EMERGING:New] Perform routine tasks, such as refilling syrups, sanitizer bottles, and other essential supplies.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.50 lvl:2.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:2.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.94 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.62 lvl:3.08) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.27 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Food Production (imp:2.62 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Mathematics (imp:2.61 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:2.51 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Psychology (imp:2.43 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.41 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.34 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.27 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.12 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Communications and Media (imp:2.12 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.06 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Administrative (imp:2.05 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:1.83 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.82 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Production and Processing (imp:1.81 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.64 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:1.61 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:1.61 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mechanical (imp:1.59 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Foreign Language (imp:1.52 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Physics (imp:1.39) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Design (imp:1.37 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:1.31 lvl:0.41) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Building and Construction (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Time Sharing (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Static Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Reaction Time (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Rate Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.99 lvl:4.35) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.88 lvl:3.85) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.76 lvl:2.94) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.67 lvl:4.04) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.62 lvl:3.80) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.47 lvl:3.31) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Getting Information (imp:3.27 lvl:2.60) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.16 lvl:3.69) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.16 lvl:3.07) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.09 lvl:2.82) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.06 lvl:3.35) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.05 lvl:2.70) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.05 lvl:2.83) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.03 lvl:2.83) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Working with Computers (imp:3.00 lvl:2.61) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.96 lvl:2.08) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.79 lvl:2.07) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.78 lvl:2.79) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.75 lvl:2.32) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.65 lvl:2.09) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.65 lvl:1.23) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.57 lvl:2.05) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.56 lvl:2.03) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.43 lvl:2.09) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.42 lvl:1.83) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.38 lvl:1.84) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.35 lvl:1.71) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Processing Information (imp:2.33 lvl:1.80) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.32 lvl:1.51) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.17 lvl:1.60) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.08 lvl:1.96) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.04 lvl:1.73) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:1.95 lvl:1.59) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:1.79 lvl:1.57) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.74) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.59 lvl:1.09) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.48) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.32 lvl:0.46) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:1.32 lvl:0.52) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.29) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.12) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.47) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.38) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:2.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.89) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Control (imp:1.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.26) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:1.10) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.86) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.62) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:0.41) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.10) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:2.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operation and Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 2,270,910
  annual_median    : $35,230
  annual_pct10     : $18,100
  annual_pct25     : $27,750
  annual_pct75     : $47,110
  annual_pct90     : $64,720
  annual_mean      : $40,060
  hourly_median    : $16.94

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Hawaii ($62,390)
  lowest_state     : Louisiana ($15,080)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.137x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp: 2,087,000  median: $  35,240
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   97,670  median: $  35,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:   17,890  median: $  36,380
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,450  median: $  34,170
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   16,130  median: $  37,090
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   11,960  median: $  34,480
  Retail Trade                             emp:    6,810  median: $  30,920
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    5,630  median: $  36,090
  Information                              emp:    5,300  median: $  33,130
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,220  median: $  28,640

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (15 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp: 2,087,000  median: $  35,240
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   97,670  median: $  35,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:   17,890  median: $  36,380
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,450  median: $  34,170
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   16,130  median: $  37,090
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   11,960  median: $  34,480
  Retail Trade                             emp:    6,810  median: $  30,920
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    5,630  median: $  36,090
  Information                              emp:    5,300  median: $  33,130
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,220  median: $  28,640

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matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:05:03.024761Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Waiting staff (similarity: 0.3429)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waiting_staff
  QID: Q157195
  Extract: Waiting staff (BrE), waiters / waitresses, or servers (AmE) are those who work at a restaurant, a diner, or a bar and sometimes in private homes, attending to customers by supplying them with food and drink as requested. Waiting staff follow rules and guidelines determined by the manager. Waiting st

  Title: Service (similarity: 0.2759)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service
  QID: Q232576
  Extract: Service may refer to:

  Title: Tipped wage (similarity: 0.4242)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipped_wage
  QID: Q17034480
  Extract: 
The tipped wage is the base wage paid to an employee in the United States who receives a substantial portion of their compensation from tips. According to a common labor law provision referred to as a "tip credit", the employee must earn at least the state's minimum wage when tips and wages are com

  Title: Gratuity (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratuity
  QID: Q380640
  Extract: A gratuity is a sum of money customarily given by a customer to certain service sector workers such as hospitality for the service they have performed, in addition to the basic price of the service.

  Title: Laurie Metcalf on screen and stage (similarity: 0.3929)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Metcalf_on_screen_and_stage
  QID: Q106867935
  Extract: Laurie Metcalf is an American actress known for her performances on stage and screen. She started her career on the stage at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago acting in several productions in the late 1970s. She made her screen debut in an uncredited role in the Robert Altman film A Wedding

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data, detailed task descriptions, and substantial employment statistics from BLS. The occupation is well-documented with clear skill profiles and extensive industry data.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T21:00:26.228628+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,606
tokens_output        : 4,142
cost_usd             : $0.044682
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though 'Waiting staff' provides relevant context about the broader occupation category. The semantic neighbors include relevant topics like tipped wages and gratuity practices common in the profession.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Waiters and waitresses take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishments, acting as the primary interface between customers and the kitchen. They perform essential front-of-house duties including taking orders, delivering meals, processing payments, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the dining experience. This customer-facing role combines service skills with physical coordination and multitasking abilities in fast-paced restaurant environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves greeting customers, taking food and beverage orders either on paper or through computer systems, and transmitting those orders to kitchen staff. They set up tables with linens, silverware, and glassware before service, then deliver prepared meals and drinks to customers while monitoring satisfaction levels. Throughout shifts, they remove dirty dishes and clean tables between guests, prepare simple items like salads and cold dishes, and process customer payments including calculating bills and handling cash or card transactions. The work requires constant movement between dining areas and kitchen spaces while juggling multiple tables simultaneously.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong social orientation and interpersonal communication skills, as evidenced by the high importance of oral expression, speech clarity, and customer service knowledge. They demonstrate dependability and cooperation in team environments while maintaining energy and stamina for physically demanding shifts that involve standing, walking, and carrying items for extended periods. Successful servers show service orientation and social perceptiveness to anticipate customer needs and handle diverse personalities diplomatically. The role suits people who thrive on human interaction and can multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail in order accuracy and timing.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 57.6% of workers holding this education level and 32.3% having less than high school completion according to O*NET data. Entry typically involves on-the-job training covering menu knowledge, point-of-sale systems, food safety protocols, and customer service techniques. Many employers provide short-term training programs lasting days to weeks, and some states require food handler certifications or responsible beverage service training for alcohol service.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced servers can advance to specialized roles like cocktail servers, banquet coordinators, or move into supervisory positions such as shift leaders or assistant managers. Career progression often leads to food service management roles, with pathways to restaurant management, catering coordination, or hospitality operations. Some leverage customer service skills to transition into sales, retail management, or other service industries, while others use restaurant experience as stepping stones to culinary careers or hospitality entrepreneurship.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 2,270,910 workers with a median annual wage of $35,230 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, though earnings vary dramatically by location from $15,080 in Louisiana to $62,390 in Hawaii. The accommodation and food services industry dominates employment with over 2 million positions, followed by arts and entertainment venues. Wages often include substantial tip income not reflected in base salary figures, particularly in upscale establishments and tourist destinations. Geographic wage disparities reflect cost of living differences and local tipping cultures, with resort areas and major metropolitan markets typically offering higher earning potential.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces moderate automation pressure as digital ordering systems and payment processing reduce some traditional server functions, though the core interpersonal service component remains largely automation-resistant. Self-service kiosks and mobile ordering apps are changing order-taking dynamics, but the importance of human interaction for hospitality, problem-solving, and upselling maintains significant job security for skilled servers.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Bartenders (35-3011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve taking beverage orders, checking customer identification, and processing payments in restaurant environments.
    data: shared task of checking patrons' identification
    data: both collect payments from customers
    data: overlapping customer service in dining establishments
  [skill_overlap] Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (35-3041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions require identical customer service skills and food delivery capabilities with similar active listening and speaking requirements.
    data: both have active listening importance 3.5
    data: shared customer and personal service knowledge
    data: similar performing for public work activities
  [career_pathway] Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Dining room attendants often advance to server positions as they gain experience with customer interaction and table service protocols.
    data: shared tasks of removing dishes and cleaning tables
    data: both work in dining establishment settings
    data: similar physical requirements including stamina and trunk strength
  [career_pathway] Food Service Managers (11-9051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Experienced servers frequently promote to management roles, building on their customer service expertise and operational knowledge.
    data: servers gain administration and management knowledge
    data: shared food service industry experience
    data: progression from front-line to supervisory roles
  [riasec_cluster] Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share conventional and social RIASEC orientations focused on customer service in food service environments.
    data: both have conventional RIASEC scores above 4.0
    data: similar social orientation scores
    data: shared customer service focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['waiter', 'waitress', 'server', 'food server', 'table service', 'dining service', 'restaurant server', 'banquet server']
  exclude_keywords : ['bartender', 'cook', 'host', 'manager', 'fast food']
  title_patterns   : ['*waiter*', '*waitress*', '*server', 'dining*server', 'table*server']
  common_variations: ['waiter', 'waitress', 'server', 'food server', 'dining server', 'table server', 'restaurant server', 'wait staff']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'food', 'equipment', 'customers', 'service', 'customer', 'principles', 'tables', 'orders', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'dining', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'orientation', 'problems', 'rules', 'management']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
food                       27  0.00943  dwas                 dwas:41%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
equipment                  24  0.00838  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  dwas:4%
customers                  22  0.00768  dwas                 dwas:36%  onet_tasks:32%  onet_dimensions:14%
service                    20  0.00699  inference            inference:60%  wikipedia:20%  onet_dimensions:10%
customer                   16  0.00559  inference            inference:44%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
principles                 16  0.00559  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tables                     13  0.00454  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:46%  inference:31%  dwas:15%
orders                     13  0.00454  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:31%  dwas:15%
includes                   12  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
dining                     11  0.00384  dwas                 dwas:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:18%
techniques                 11  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                11  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
problems                   10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
rules                      10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  wikipedia:10%
management                 10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
materials                  10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
patrons                     9  0.00314  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
needs                       9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
dishes                      8  0.00279  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:25%  dwas:12%
beverages                   8  0.00279  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:38%  inference:12%
problem                     8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
events                      8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00279  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%