The waitress job can be a good option for Latin Americans who have just arrived in the United States and especially for young people.
There are advantages the few requirements it requires and the large demand in large urban centers.
The La Republica de Perú website specifies that, according to data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, About two million people in the United States have this occupation. 85% of them carry out this task in restaurants and cafes.
What is the salary of a waiter?
The same note cited breaks down that this task is generally paid for $ 2.13 per hour. To this sum must be added the tips, which can reach $ 13.95.
Following this reasoning, the person would get US $ 111.60 in an eight hour day.
With which, If they work six days a week, the figure reaches $ 669.60 and the monthly income would be $ 2,678.40.
An important point is that tips are usually higher in luxury restaurants or those located in emblematic tourist areas.
In addition, establishments usually provide the uniform and some food of the day for free.
Conditions for waiters
The reality is that no formal education or previous experience is needed. Although there are some features that are appreciated and even defining.
Kindness and good presence are more in favor. As well as the speed to perform tasks.
While fluent knowledge of English is essential for performance.
City with better opportunities
The best salaries for waiters, according to the La República note, will be found in Hawaii, Washington, New York and Arizona.
Meanwhile, California, Texas, Florida and New York concentrate a greater supply of employment.
Source: Clarin
