waitpersons

variants or waitpeople
plural of waitperson
as in waiters
a person who serves food or drink asked the waitperson what she would recommend on the menu

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waiters
Noun
  • Escobar even handpicked the guards, who doubled as waiters and bartenders during the many parties.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • Pimentel’s analysis does factor in gratuities which are paid to roles that support guest services, such as cabin stewards, waiters in the dining room and others.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
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“Waitpersons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waitpersons. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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