Complain about call to American waitress (6)

I believe the answer is:

carhop

'american waitress' is the definition.

'complain about call' is the wordplay.
'complain' becomes 'carp' (I've seen this before).
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'call' becomes 'ho' (historical exclamation used to attract attention).
'carp' placed around 'ho' is 'CARHOP'.

'to' is the link.

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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