Waiting In Vegas

20 Rules To Follow When Dining Out
Part 1

4 March 2011

I’m going to break this post into 4 parts to make the length manageable. I’ve compiled a list of 20 common sense rules that you should follow when dining out. I’m sure other servers would love you to know this stuff too. I know most people will find this list to be common sense but [...]

20 Secrets Your Waiter Won’t Tell You

18 February 2011

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I recently read a list of secrets that waiters won’t tell you on Reader’s Digest’s site. Since it was a slideshow and a giant pain in the ass to click through, I posted the secrets below, followed by my response to them. Coffee Switching In most restaurants, after 8 p.m. or so, all the coffee [...]

Fake Flirting

14 May 2010

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Tonight I waited on four guys who were in their early twenties. They were polite enough. They weren’t demanding or obnoxious and they each said please and thank you. They also flirted a bit. I should tell you first that I am horrible at fake flirting. I am not one of those servers who knows [...]

Voice Your Complaints

9 January 2010

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One of my biggest pet peeves is when a guest fails to alert me of a problem with their order before they eat everything. It’s not like I’m the type of server who doesn’t check back and provide them with ample time to voice their complaints prior to finishing their meal entirely. I check back [...]

The Course Line Key

27 December 2009

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Anyone who has waited tables for a number of years has probably witnessed an advancement in the computer systems used within the industry. Years ago, before computers, all servers wrote orders by hand and walked them into the kitchen. Now most places use a computer system that stores the tickets in a database and sends [...]

Your Cooperation Is Appreciated

18 October 2009

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Anyone who knows me will tell you that I don’t mind the sight of raw beef – in fact I prefer it. The rarer a good steak is the better it tastes. One of the most challenging parts of my job is listening to hillbillies and Canadians order hamburgers, and even Kobe burgers, well done. [...]

(FAQ) Why Do Servers Hate Separate Checks?

9 October 2009

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So.. you are out with a group of 15 of your closest friends from high school and one person inevitably asks the server for 15 separate checks. Two things can happen here: 1. You hear the server groan, roll her eyes, and she honors your ridiculous request and at the end of the meal you [...]

(FAQ) Can I Ask Out A Cute Server/Waitress?

3 October 2009

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It never hurts to ask but remember lots of people probably ask her out (unless she has a peg leg, an eye patch, or a face only a mother could love). This rule of course does not apply to me – In which case, NO.. you may not. You will be able to spot me… [...]

(FAQ) Why Are Some People Such Shitty Tippers?

2 October 2009

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Some people are cheap AND uneducated. A lot simply don’t care about etiquette because they are white trash losers who work at Walmart, where tipping isn’t customary. Of course, you will always have people that tip the same amount – regardless of the amount of the check or the service they receive. I gather this [...]

(FAQ) If You Are Unhappy With Your Meal While Dining Out – When Is The Best Time To Mention It To The Staff?

1 October 2009

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It depends on what you aren’t happy with and who is at fault. - If you are unhappy with something that is free- like bread… just don’t eat it. - If you are unhappy because your food contains something that was clearly stated in the menu but you opted to just skim over that part [...]