Take restaurant reservations Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. Escort customers to their tables. Set tables with clean linen or place mats, cutlery, crockery and glasses Welcome and seat customers and hand menus to them Inform customers of daily specials. Talk to guests about the menu and drinks and recommend combinations. Take customers orders and pass them to kitchen staff or bar attendants Serve food and drinks. Bills and collects payment from customers Clear tables and return dishes and cutlery to kitchens.