Head Waiter/Waitress Career

*A job as a Head Waiter/Waitress falls under the broader career category of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers : Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.


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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$34,700

Median Hourly Wage

$16.68*

Total Employed Nationally

908,550


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.