In the Croatian context, the hospitality sector is perceived as the leading activity in employing the largest number of people in comparison with the total number of employed persons. However, within the context of the hospitality sector, which is characterized by dynamism and interpersonal interaction, power inequalities and gender imbalances stand out. Therefore, within this context, there is often a manifestation of the sexualization of the female workforce. In accordance with the above, this work seeks to gain insight into the exposure to sexualization of waitresses employed in the restaurant service sector. Sexualization is observed through unwanted sexual looks, comments and touches by guests, colleagues and superiors. Emphasis is placed on emotional and aesthetic work and the potential emotional and mental consequences of exposure to sexualization. In order to obtain more detailed data on the experience of sexualization and a better understanding of the issue, qualitative methodology and a semi-structured interview method were used for the research. Eight interviewees working as waitresses in restaurants in Dalmatia participated in the research. Out of the total number of interviewees, 5 were students who worked through a student contract, and 3 interviewees were full-time employees. Based on the testimony of the interlocutors, a high prevalence of sexualization in the form of sexual objectification and sexual harassment is visible.