A Waiter/Waitress at an authentic Italian restaurant is responsible for providing excellent customer service and ensuring a memorable dining experience for guests. Their key duties include:

- Greeting and seating customers, and presenting menus with detailed information on Italian dishes and ingredients[1][2].
- Taking accurate food and drink orders, and effectively communicating them to the kitchen staff[1][2].
- Offering menu recommendations and upselling additional items like appetizers, desserts or drinks to enhance the dining experience[1][2].
- Serving food and beverages promptly and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation[1][2].
- Handling payment transactions and providing a friendly, attentive service throughout the meal[1][2].
- Maintaining strong product knowledge of the Italian cuisine and being able to answer any customer questions[1][2].
- Working as part of a team to deliver a cohesive dining experience for guests[1][2].

The ideal Waiter/Waitress candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, excellent customer service skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and a genuine passion for Italian food and hospitality[1][2][4].

Sources
[1] Waiter/Waitress Job Description [Updated for 2024] - Indeed [HIDDEN ***/hire/job-description/waiter-waitress
[2] Waiter/Waitress job description - Recruiting Resources - Workable [HIDDEN ***/waiter-or-waitress-job-description
[3] Waiter / Waitress - Italian Restaurant - JB4357487 | Abu Dhabi, UAE [HIDDEN ***/en/login/
[4] Best Waiter Job Description Template | Workstream ATS [HIDDEN URL]ww.workstream.us/job-description/restaurant-waiter.html
[5] Food & Beverage - Waiter / Waitress - JB3907558 - *** [HIDDEN ***/en/uae/jobs/food-beverage-waiter-waitress-********/