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Data last updated on 2 August 2026

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What does a CommisWaiter do?

As a commis waiter you help serve food and drinks in a restaurant, brasserie or hotel. You prepare the dining room, take care of the mise en place, help welcome guests and clear the tables. As a commis or dining room assistant you support the waiters during service, and as a breakfast employee you are ready for the first guests of the day. You always follow the rules for quality, hygiene and food safety. In the hospitality sector in Flanders this is the classic entry-level job for anyone who loves hospitality: you learn the trade on the work floor, in a team that pulls together for a smooth service.

Typical tasks

  • Take care of the mise en place
  • Welcome guests
  • Assist with the dining room service
  • Clear tables and clean the dining area
  • Wash up and tidy away materials
  • Work according to food safety and hygiene rules

Required skills

Friendly and customer-orientedQuick and efficient in a busy dining roomPhysically fit, you stand and walk throughout the serviceTeam player who gladly helps outFlexible for evening and weekend work

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Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.

What does a Commis waiter do?

A commis waiter helps serve food and drinks in a restaurant, brasserie or hotel. You prepare the dining room, take care of the mise en place, clear the tables and tidy away the materials. You always work according to the rules for quality, hygiene and food safety.

How much does a Commis waiter earn in Belgium?

As a commis waiter you usually earn between 13 and 16 euros gross per hour, depending on your experience and the type of establishment. Evening, weekend and public holiday work often adds allowances on top. As you grow towards a full waiter role, your wage rises along with your responsibilities.

Can you start as a commis waiter without experience?

Yes, commis waiter is a true entry-level job in hospitality. You learn the dining room service, the mise en place and the hygiene rules directly on the work floor, guided by experienced waiters. Motivation, a friendly attitude and the will to pitch in matter more than your diploma.

What can you grow into as a commis waiter?

With experience you grow into a waiter and later a dining room supervisor. If the kitchen appeals to you, you can switch to jobs such as kitchen assistant, assistant cook or even cook. Hotels offer opportunities too, for example as a room attendant combined with breakfast service.

In which environments do you work as a commis waiter?

You work in the hospitality and events sector: restaurants, brasseries, hotels, banquets and function halls. As a breakfast employee you start early in a hotel, as a hospitality event worker you step in at fairs and parties. Every environment has its own rhythm, but hospitality is central everywhere.

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