http://www.buymeblog.com/2007/04/03/waiting-tables/ The best (and worst) shopping deals and products the web has to offer! Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:21:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 http://www.buymeblog.com/2007/04/03/waiting-tables/#comment-4578 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:08:50 +0000 http://www.buymeblog.com/2007/04/03/waiting-tables/#comment-4578 Being an "order" taker is no excuse to not do a good job at what you were hired to do. I'm sure if you asked any Chili's manager, he would tell you that what I've said is what HE expects his waitstaff to do. Being an “order” taker is no excuse to not do a good job at what you were hired to do. I’m sure if you asked any Chili’s manager, he would tell you that what I’ve said is what HE expects his waitstaff to do.

]]> http://www.buymeblog.com/2007/04/03/waiting-tables/#comment-4573 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:23:02 +0000 http://www.buymeblog.com/2007/04/03/waiting-tables/#comment-4573 If you do not like the order-taker sitting down with you, stay away from Chilis! Seriously, if you want professionalim, you need to go a bit upscale. I am a career professional WAITER, and if you do not tip because your glass is empty, you are LOOKING for an excuse to screw someone who makes $2.13 per hour, and has to help pay the salary of most of the ancillary staff on the front of the house. By the way, there is a difference between a waiter and an order-taker; a WAITER is a professional there to guide you to an experience you will enjoy without knowing exactly why. And they will get your check up, as well. If you do not like the order-taker sitting down with you, stay away from Chilis! Seriously, if you want professionalim, you need to go a bit upscale. I am a career professional WAITER, and if you do not tip because your glass is empty, you are LOOKING for an excuse to screw someone who makes $2.13 per hour, and has to help pay the salary of most of the ancillary staff on the front of the house. By the way, there is a difference between a waiter and an order-taker; a WAITER is a professional there to guide you to an experience you will enjoy without knowing exactly why. And they will get your check up, as well.

]]> http://www.buymeblog.com/2007/04/03/waiting-tables/#comment-2760 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:44:41 +0000 http://www.buymeblog.com/2007/04/03/waiting-tables/#comment-2760 I agree 100%!! On all counts! I have had many servers sit down in the booth with me, or sit in the booth across to have a nice chat while I was trying to have a good meal with a friend. Empty drinks are a huge thing. I should not have to ask for a refill. If I've resorted to chewing ice, you're probably not getting a tip. I agree 100%!! On all counts! I have had many servers sit down in the booth with me, or sit in the booth across to have a nice chat while I was trying to have a good meal with a friend. Empty drinks are a huge thing. I should not have to ask for a refill. If I’ve resorted to chewing ice, you’re probably not getting a tip.

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