Working in the food service industry can be incredibly challenging.
By the end of your shift, you’re left feeling completely worn out!
But along the way, servers have learned a thing or two about dining out.
“Never order seafood on a Monday.
This is usually a kitchen getting rid of leftover portions from Friday and Saturday.
Dont order steak well done.
Most tea urns are FILTHY inside!
If your tea is cloudy, its probably because of the dirty tea urn.
Dont make rude remarks to the waitstaff about food pricing.
Otherwise, what’s the point?
mitrofannorris
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“Its not what I wouldnt order, but how never, ever claim an allergen you dont have.
But an allergy is an entirely different matter new knives, cookware, and plating.
As more diners claim an allergy that isnt real, dealing with allergies becomes an onus.
The process remains the same, but resentment builds.
Its okay not to like things you dont need an excuse!”
“Dont order swordfish!
The restaurant I worked at ordered swordfish for a Valentines Day special.
6.“Pancakes.
Every morning, the chefs were straining out the cockroaches.
1 I would preorder food if possible.
2 I would not order a ton of food at once for either myself or my guests.
Patients would be ‘starving,’ but so much food was thrown away.
And it’s trifling to be a visitor expecting to be served at a hospital, and for free.
There’s usually a grocery store and restaurants near hospitals; hit up those before coming.
3 I would NEVER ask why it’s taking so long.
Surprise, surprise, I’m not the only one in this 250-bed hospital ordering food.”
“I was a hostess at a large chain steakhouse about 15 years ago.
The mac and cheese on the kid’s menu is also out of the microwave.
“Never order anything with avocados; almost every time, they’ve been frozen and just unthawed.”
“Former server and hostess here with a strong background in customer service.
When I go to a restaurant, I always bus the table.
Customers love being addressed by a first name, and so do customer service people.
Too often, we as consumers are too busy to take a few moments and notice good service.”
“Say NO to fruit garnish!
Ive worked in multiple establishments over the course of 12 years.
Ive seen it all.
Even in fine dining establishments, its not likely that the fruit is cut daily.
Safest option: olives, which are kept in their brine.”
I either escalate the situation or pull the ‘Would you like to speak to the manager?’
I would never, ever be mean to wait staff of any kind.
They’re trying to do their job just like you do yours.”
“I never snap or clap for a servers attention; that was the worst.
Seriously, this is super annoying, and weve heard it from pretty much every table that day.
Also, this is such a simple one, but I never get ice.
The soda is cold from the machine, and ice means less drink.”
“I worked in a restaurant for over five years.
I witnessed customers do so many rude and obnoxious things, sometimes repeatedly, that I would never do.
Also, never, ever, EVER snap to get the servers attention.
“Id never argue with a staff member, server, bartender, hostess, etc.
Always ask for a manager thats why they’re there; to MANAGE situations.
They dont cook it!!
If its taking too long to be sat on a Friday night, why argue with the hostess?
They cant just throw people out.
No matter who you interact with, BE KIND TO RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES!”
“I never get lemon with my drink.
No lemons for me.”
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