Notes on employment for Food and beverage serving and related workers

  • Most jobs are part time and many opportunities exist for young people—around one-fourth of these workers were 16 to 19 years old, about 5 times the proportion for all workers.
  • Job openings are expected to be abundant through 2012, reflecting substantial replacement needs.
  • Tips comprise a major portion of earnings, so keen competition is expected for jobs where potential earnings from tips are greatest—bartenders, waiters and waitresses, and other jobs in popular restaurants and fine dining establishments.




More information on Food and beverage serving and related workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Food and beverage serving and related workers occupation
Number of Food and beverage serving and related workers in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Food and beverage serving and related workers
Working conditions for Food and beverage serving and related workers
Significant points for Food and beverage serving and related workers
Training requirements for Food and beverage serving and related workers




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