What is Involved in Training a New Server?

What is Involved in Training a New Server

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

What Skills Are Needed to Be a Server at a High-End Restaurant?

High-end or upscale restaurant servers work in the most prestigious restaurants in San Ramon or 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 … Read more

What to Expect in Tips for Serving at a Banquet

The services done by banquet servers or catering servers are different from the services done by those in a restaurant. Banquet servers are informally known as cater waiters. They are servers who work for big catering events and banquets such as weddings and birthdays. Some of the main responsibilities of banquet servers … Read more

The Pros and Cons of Being a Waiter / Waitress

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

Serving with a Negative Mindset

We, as servers, should be welcoming, enthusiastic, presentable, knowledgeable, and always appear happy with a smile on our face, which can be a hard set of skills to consistently tackle every day. Another skill that isn’t always easy is to leave everything negative at the door when you walk into the restaurant. … Read more

Servers Are Human, We Make Mistakes

I’m sure you have heard of the saying “Nobody’s perfect”, it’s true and it definitely exists in our world today. Without getting all philosophical on you, there will be times when working in a restaurant where you will make mistakes, you will see other work colleagues make mistakes, your managers will make … Read more

Wash Your Hands

If you didn’t hear recently in the news, the restaurant “Noma” (currently holds 2 Michelin stars, and has also held the number one spot three times in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list) had 63 diners fall ill after an outbreak of norovirus within the restaurant. This virus is spread from person to person … Read more