Individuals who take customers' orders, serve food and beverages, prepare itemized checks and sometimes accept payment. Their specific duties vary considerably depending on the establishment. In coffee shops, they serve routine, straightforward fare such as salads, soups and sandwiches, servers are expected to provide fast, efficient and courteous service. In fine dining restaurants where more complicated meals are prepared and often served over several courses, waiters and waitresses provide more formal service emphasizing personal, attentive treatment and a more leisurely pace. They may recommend certain dishes and identify ingredients or explain how various items on the menu are prepared. Some prepare salads, desserts or other menu items tableside.
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