Overview
Waiters and table-service staff in MTA-licensed establishments need the Skills Pass. The published occupation list includes "Commis de Rang" (the table-service waiter classification). Bar Waiter is a separate occupation on the same list — if your role is specifically bar service, that may be the more accurate selection.
Official occupation name: Commis de Rang
When registering on the official Skills Pass portal (Phase 1), you will select your occupation from a published list. For a waiter role, select “Commis de Rang”.
Using the wrong occupation classification can cause problems later — particularly if you change roles or employers — so confirm your selection against the official list at the time of registration.
What the assessment covers for this role
All Skills Pass candidates complete two mandatory courses in Phase 1: Basic Customer Care and Basic Maltese Tourism Product. In addition, Phase 1 includes an occupation-specific assessment and Phase 2 (the live interview) covers occupation-specific competency alongside English proficiency.
For the Commis de Rang classification, the occupation-specific content focuses on the practical skills and knowledge expected in that role at an MTA-licensed establishment in Malta.
Employer context
Your employer at an MTA-licensed establishment is responsible for ensuring all workers in covered roles hold a valid Skills Pass before starting work. They will verify your certificate via the QR code on your Blockcerts document.
For employer-specific guidance — including who bears the registration cost and how to handle role changes — see the employer guidance pages.
Frequently asked questions
01Commis de Rang or Bar Waiter — which should I choose?
Both are separate occupations on the published Skills Pass list. "Commis de Rang" typically refers to restaurant table-service waiting; "Bar Waiter" refers to bar and counter service. If your role clearly fits one, choose that one. If your role covers both (for example, you work across restaurant and bar), contact Skills Pass support before selecting — choosing the wrong occupation may mean a separate re-assessment when you switch to the other role.
02Does the Skills Pass for a waiter cover all levels, including senior waiters or head waiters?
The published occupation list uses "Commis de Rang" — an entry-level classification. Whether senior or supervisory waiting roles are treated as the same occupation or are outside the covered scope is not clearly stated in official materials. If your role is a supervisory or senior waiting position, confirm with Skills Pass whether the Commis de Rang classification applies.
03What does the Phase 2 interview cover for a waiter?
For a Commis de Rang selection, the Phase 2 interview assesses occupation-specific competency in table-service contexts alongside English proficiency. Expect scenario questions around handling guests, taking orders, dealing with complaints, and the standards expected in a hospitality dining setting.
04Do I need a different Skills Pass if I change from restaurant service to bar service?
Yes — if you move from a Commis de Rang role to a Bar Waiter role (or vice versa), the Skills Pass certificate is occupation-specific and does not automatically carry over. A new occupation-specific assessment is required, and a fee applies for the change. See the validity page for full details on occupation changes.