Although most people assume that a server and waiter is the same thing but in reality, there is a huge difference between the two. While a server as the term suggests “serves” the customers, waiters on the other hand are much like “Attendants”. They are there to answer customer queries and guide … Read more
With numerous bars and restaurants found in every city and new ones opening every now and then, you can reasonably expect the demand for bartenders to continue to rise. As such, if you have always wanted to be a master of mixology, have a flexible work schedule, meet and talk with interesting … Read more
Waiting tables is a tough job that requires you to be mentally alert and ready for a challenge, as well as being pleasant, friendly and efficient. Balancing everything that is required of you to be an effective server is a learned skill that can take a long time to master. The more … Read more
For some people, being a waiter or a waitress at a restaurant is an easy job. What they don’t know is that these servers also undergo training to be able to enhance their skills. Trainings are important especially now that some restaurants have changed their procedure due to the advancement of technology. … Read more
High-end or upscale restaurant servers work in the most prestigious restaurants in their respective cities. Their income can vary widely depending on their experience and geographic area. Based on research, some high-end restaurant servers can earn up to $35,000 in a year, which is a lot higher compared to the earnings of … Read more
Both hosts and servers are important in a restaurant business because they are the ones who face and attend to the customers. However, a host and a server have different responsibilities in a restaurant. To know more about the differences between a server and a host in a restaurant, we will discuss … Read more
Being a waiter or waitress is a noble job and it has the potential of being an excellent line of work. However, to some people, it may seem like a step back in their career, but there are also others who think that being a waiter or waitress is the best job … Read more
Hi there, I recently have had a few people emailing me with questions on how to handle being double and even triple sat. Firstly I want to make new servers aware that being double sat can be a normal occurrence and it’s not such a big deal if you know what to … Read more
Today I want to cover the topic of restaurant terminology. If you’re new to serving you might find that you’re hearing some words around the restaurant that make you scratch your head. So let’s clear the air a little and go over some of these terms so you don’t feel out of … Read more
Every business has a set of procedures or guidelines whether it be written or verbal to make the day-to-day operations flow smoothly. With restaurants, despite the fact that every place is different and has their own set of rules or policies there is a basic blueprint for the steps of service. This … Read more