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Hotel, Food & Catering Jobs - Hourly Pay

The hospitality industry offers some of the most accessible and rewarding part-time opportunities in India. From five-star hotels to local restaurants, from wedding caterers to corporate cafeterias, food service employs millions. This category includes waiters/servers, kitchen helpers, bartenders (in licensed venues), hosts/hostesses, room service staff, and catering crew. Work involves customer interaction, making soft skills valuable. Peak demand is weekends, evenings, and during wedding/festival seasons. Tips can add 10-30% to base earnings at quality establishments. Presentation and hygiene standards are essential.

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What Does Hotel, Food & Catering Work Involve?

Restaurant work varies by role. Waiters take orders, serve food, and ensure guest satisfaction - customer interaction is constant. Kitchen helpers assist cooks with prep work, cleaning, and plating - less customer contact but more physical. Catering involves event setup, service, and breakdown - physically demanding but lucrative for big events. Room service in hotels requires navigating properties efficiently. Bartending needs specific skills and is limited to licensed venues. All roles require standing for long hours, carrying trays/plates, and working in hot environments near kitchens. Weekends and evenings are busiest.

A Day in the Life

Restaurant shifts align with meal times. A lunch shift might run 11 AM - 4 PM, dinner 6 PM - 11 PM. Before service, you'll prepare your station - setting tables, checking supplies. During service, it's fast-paced - greeting guests, taking orders, coordinating with kitchen, serving food, handling payments. After service, cleanup and restocking. Catering events can be 8-12 hours - setup, service, breakdown. Hotel work may include room service, banquets, and restaurant rotations across shifts.

Hotel, Food & Catering Hourly Pay Rates

Experience Level	Hourly Rate
Kitchen Helper	₹100-150/hr
Steward / Runner	₹120-180/hr
Waiter / Server	₹150-250/hr
Bartender	₹200-300/hr
Catering Supervisor	₹250-350/hr

Skills for Hotel, Food & Catering Jobs

Customer service and communication

Personal grooming and hygiene

Basic English (for upscale venues)

Physical stamina (standing, carrying)

Teamwork and taking direction

Calm under pressure

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Hotel, Food & Catering Jobs - FAQ

Do I need experience for waiter jobs?

Basic positions at casual restaurants hire freshers with training provided. Upscale hotels and fine dining prefer 6-12 months experience. Start at cafes or casual dining to build skills, then progress to higher-paying venues.

How much can I earn in tips?

Tips vary significantly. Casual restaurants might add ₹100-300/day. Upscale venues can add ₹500-1000+ on busy nights. Wedding catering often includes gratuities. Tips are in addition to hourly pay.

Is weekend work mandatory in restaurants?

Weekends are peak time and most employers need full weekend coverage. However, GigHour lets you choose shifts - weekday lunch shifts exist for students. Be clear about your availability when applying.