It turns out many restaurant hosts absolutely hate it when you ask to sit at another empty table.
When it comes torestaurantstaff, your first thoughts are probably of chefs, servers and bartenders.
But theres one major player that youre probably forgetting about the restaurant host.
The role of the host is demanding yet oft-overlooked, Murphy added.
Not greeting the host when you walk in.
If youve ever skipped over the greeting pleasantries when walking into a restaurant, youre being pretty rude.
and theres no reciprocation or response, its just, We have a reservation, Murphy said.
and when you dont do that, it can be off-putting for the host, said Murphy.
I think that one is probably the one that is most persistent, Murphy stated.
Not replying to a notification that your table is ready.
So, just not having any urgency to respond when were trying to communicate with them, Brown stated.
Bringing more people than you booked your table for.
And then we kind of have to scramble to accommodate, she added.
The same goes for requesting a specific table, Murphy said.
If you want a certain spot, this should also be communicated ahead of time, too.
Having people join your table halfway through a meal and not letting your host and server know.
If you are having more folks meet you during your meal, let the host know.
Otherwise it causes unnecessary stress for everybody, Brown said.
This goes for bringing a newborn or infant, too, Murphy said.
Asking, Why cant I sit at that empty table?
And, in that case, there is one thing you shouldnt do.
Or saying, I dont need that much time to eat.
