Career fit quiz

Is Server the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the server career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the server job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love talking with people
Statement 2 of 8I can juggle many tasks
Statement 3 of 8I want tip income
Statement 4 of 8I can stay on my feet for hours
Statement 5 of 8I stay calm when things go wrong
Statement 6 of 8I want a flexible schedule
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–2 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $35,230 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Waiters and waitresses greet guests, explain menus, take orders, serve food and drinks, handle payments and make sure guests enjoy their dining experience.

  • Greet guests and explain the menu
  • Take food and drink orders accurately
  • Communicate allergies to the kitchen
  • Serve food and drinks
  • Check on tables and resolve problems

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