How do you become a Head Waiter?

Through experience in the restaurant industry and possibly training in hotel and restaurant management.

Is it easy to get a job?

Demand may vary, but is often good in larger cities.

Is it stressful to work as a Head Waiter?

Yes, it can be stressful, especially during peak season and in fully booked restaurants.

What qualities are important as a Head Waiter?

Leadership, social skills, and stress resilience.

Head waiter salary

Q: What does a Head Waiter earn?

The average salary is 29000 SEK per month.

29 000 kr

Head waiters and waiters

What will be the salary after tax?

25 700 - 35 000 kr / month

Women earn 96% of what men do.

Hotell, restaurang

Salary progression Head waiter

Average salary 29 000 kr

Males 29 600 kr

Females 28 500 kr

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What does a Head Waiter do?

As a Head Waiter, you are the face of the restaurant and responsible for the guests' experience. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, taking reservations, planning seating, and coordinating the work of the serving staff. The Head Waiter also ensures that guests are satisfied and handles any complaints. The role often requires both leadership and social skills.

Head Waiter salary and salary statistics

What does a Head Waiter earn? The average salary is 29 000 SEK per month. There is a certain difference between genders where men earn an average of 29600 SEK while women earn 28 500 SEK, which means that women earn 96% of what men do. The hourly wage for a part-time employee averages 174 SEK. The highest salary for a woman in the profession is 35,000 SEK, while the highest for a man is 32,800 SEK. The lowest salary for women is 25,700 SEK and for men 28,300 SEK.

Salary development over time

The average salary for Head Waiters has increased from 27 800 SEK last year to 29 000 SEK this year, indicating a positive salary trend.

Education and qualifications

To become a Head Waiter, experience in the restaurant industry is often required, preferably as a waiter or in another similar role. Formal education in hotel and restaurant management can be advantageous, but many employers highly value practical experience.

Common benefits

It is common for employers in the restaurant industry to offer benefits such as staff discounts on food and drinks, as well as opportunities for professional development through courses and training.

Competition and challenges

The Employment Service has not been able to make an exact assessment of the recruitment situation for Head Waiters due to limited data. Generally, the profession can present challenges in terms of stress and irregular working hours.

Tips for those who want to work as a Head Waiter

Gain experience from various roles within the restaurant industry.
Develop your leadership skills and social abilities.
Stay updated with industry trends and new technology.

Career paths for a Head Waiter

With experience, a Head Waiter can advance to higher positions such as restaurant manager or run their own business. Specialization in wine or food can also lead to roles such as sommelier or food critic.

Future prospects and demand

Despite limited data from the Employment Service, the demand for qualified Head Waiters is generally stable, especially in larger cities with a vibrant restaurant scene.

Factors that can positively affect salary

Further education and certifications within the industry.
Experience in leadership roles.
Work in larger cities or at exclusive restaurants.

Frequently asked questions about Head Waiters

What does a Head Waiter earn? The average salary is 29 000 SEK per month.
How do you become a Head Waiter? Through experience in the restaurant industry and possibly training in hotel and restaurant management.
Is it easy to get a job? Demand may vary, but is often good in larger cities.
Is it stressful to work as a Head Waiter? Yes, it can be stressful, especially during peak season and in fully booked restaurants.
What qualities are important as a Head Waiter? Leadership, social skills, and stress resilience.

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Who has the highest salary?

The highest salary for a Head waiter is 35000 kr. This salary belongs to a woman working in the Privately employed officials with a post-secondary education, 3 years or more. The highest salary for a man in this profession is 32800 kr.

Who has the lowest salary?

The lowest salary for a Head waiter is 25700 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 28300 kr.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	23800 kr	26100 kr
25-34	96%	28800 kr	31200 kr
35-44	89%	29400 kr	31400 kr
45-54	105%	32000 kr	34400 kr
55-64	113%	28000 kr	29100 kr
Snitt	96%	26800 kr	29000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	23800 kr	26100 kr
25-34	96%	28800 kr	31200 kr
35-44	89%	29400 kr	31400 kr
45-54	105%	32000 kr	34400 kr
55-64	113%	28000 kr	29100 kr
Snitt	96%	26800 kr	29000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	23800 kr	26100 kr
25-34	96%	28800 kr	31200 kr
35-44	89%	29400 kr	31400 kr
45-54	105%	32000 kr	34400 kr
55-64	113%	28000 kr	29100 kr
Snitt	96%	26800 kr	29000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	24500 kr	26700 kr
25-34	96%	29200 kr	32000 kr
35-44	89%	30900 kr	33100 kr
45-54	105%	31600 kr	33300 kr
55-64	113%	26400 kr	27400 kr
Snitt	96%	27500 kr	29600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	24500 kr	26700 kr
25-34	96%	29200 kr	32000 kr
35-44	89%	30900 kr	33100 kr
45-54	105%	31600 kr	33300 kr
55-64	113%	26400 kr	27400 kr
Snitt	96%	27500 kr	29600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	24500 kr	26700 kr
25-34	96%	29200 kr	32000 kr
35-44	89%	30900 kr	33100 kr
45-54	105%	31600 kr	33300 kr
55-64	113%	26400 kr	27400 kr
Snitt	96%	27500 kr	29600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	23400 kr	25700 kr
25-34	96%	28500 kr	30700 kr
35-44	89%	27700 kr	29400 kr
45-54	105%	32200 kr	34900 kr
55-64	113%	29600 kr	30900 kr
Snitt	96%	26400 kr	28500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	23400 kr	25700 kr
25-34	96%	28500 kr	30700 kr
35-44	89%	27700 kr	29400 kr
45-54	105%	32200 kr	34900 kr
55-64	113%	29600 kr	30900 kr
Snitt	96%	26400 kr	28500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	96%	23400 kr	25700 kr
25-34	96%	28500 kr	30700 kr
35-44	89%	27700 kr	29400 kr
45-54	105%	32200 kr	34900 kr
55-64	113%	29600 kr	30900 kr
Snitt	96%	26400 kr	28500 kr

* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.

Salary per sector

Salary based on education

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About the data

All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Head waiter has the SSYK code 5131, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

How much does a Head waiter make