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R21.28
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (ZAR)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 15.32
MEDIAN
ZAR 21.28
90%
ZAR 42.08
The average hourly pay for a Waiter/Waitress, Hotel is R21.28 in 2025
Hourly Rate
R15 - R42
Bonus
R0 - R6k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R13k
Total Pay
R9k - R115k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Waiter/Waitress, Hotels?
What Do Waiter/Waitress, Hotels Do?
Waiter/Waitress, Hotel Tasks
- Provide table service, taking orders, delivering food, checking in with customers, and responding to requests.
- Addresses and resolves customer complaints and issues, relaying information to supervisors.
- Assist guests in selecting food and beverages, providing suggestions, daily specials, and sharing recipe ingredients.
- Places guest orders at the back of the house.
- Serve, collect, and process tickets and payments.
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Common Health Benefits for a Waiter/Waitress, Hotel
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FAQs About Waiter/Waitress, Hotels
What is the highest pay for Waiter/Waitress, Hotels?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Waiter/Waitress, Hotel is ZAR 42.08 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Waiter/Waitress, Hotels?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Waiter/Waitress, Hotel is ZAR 15.32 / hour
How can Waiter/Waitress, Hotels increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Waiter/Waitress, Hotel is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Waiter/Waitress, Hotel that oversees more junior Waiter/Waitress, Hotels, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.