Restaurant jobs include a broad range of professions including hosts, waiter/waitresses, cooks, and management. Each of these field have unique duties and require varying degees of education.

A restaurant job would best be attained by having previous experience as a cook, waiter or waitress, or host or hostess. Subjects such as nutrition, food planning, and sanitation are taught although specific operation of point of service systems may be left for on the job training on a per establishment basis. Individuals that possess great interpersonal communication skills coupled with hospitality experience will have the best opportunity to gain open positions. Physical dexterity is also necessary since the position is demanding and usually fast paced. Applicants should make inquiries to have an understanding of what duties are required for the position.

Restaurant jobs are mostly employed by owners of independent restaurants or other smaller establishments. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job employment rates are expected to decline for the decade between 2006 and 2016. Specialization will also create growth amongst restaurant jobs as competition grows for employers seeking the most diversified applicants.