how long does it take a waitress to learn how to use the tray witout dropping drinks or food???????

Answer 1

LOL That's an unanswerable question. If he/she doesn't get the hang of it quickly, he/she is no longer a server. :-)

It took me around two weeks to feel completely comfortable. I could handle trays easily, but I HATED working at the places that didn't use trays. I spilled SO many sodas that way, and you know, it's not that much fun to have soup fall down your front. It starts out feeling like it's going to burn through your skin, then after a few seconds, it's like somebody sprayed you down with something VERY cold. *shudders* I'LL NEVER GO BACK! THEY CAN'T MAKE ME!

I have been a guest at a restaraunt once, though, and the waitress, who I knew had been there for around a month at least, spilled stuff everytime she tried to carry anything. She ended up emptying a plate of spaghetti on the dress my sister wore to church that morning, and her one action showing notice of it was to look at my sister's lap and say "Ew!"

Typically, though, every restaraunt I worked at allowed us to ask for help. If I had a loaded down tray, one of the guys would carry it out. If I had more than three plates (my max for being able to carry without the use of a tray), I could always call on coworkers to help me get it all out there.

Oh yeah.... the way you see waitresses/waiters carrying loaded trays in movies, cartoons, tv, etc. (holding it by one hand, usually at shoulder level or over your head) is quite possibly the stupidest way to carry it. If you try to do that to have that "finesse", you're much more likely to drop it. Your bosses will almost always rather you carry it in a way that makes you comfortable and confident and not shower your customers with food, rather than carrying it in a "cool" way.

Answer 2

It will vary depending on the server. I've seen some who still can't balance a tray after several years as a server. Others pick it up in a day or two,

Answer 3

I'm just curious, why do you ask?
Are you in charge of training new waitresses?
Or did you have one drop stuff on you?
It OF COURSE depends on the individual person.
Just like anything else, everyone has different abilities.

Answer 4

When she gets tipped properly!!!!!

When you're feet are aching 'cos you want to sit down and you're running around like a headless chicken cleaning tables, taking orders and helping in the kitchen - then you get tired and start dropping everything!! One job I wont ever do again!!!!!

Answer 5

I don't know but you may want to not be so hard on them, especially if they are new. And tip nice! New waitresses are always a little nervous!

Answer 6

That depends on how coordinated you are. It's just like learning to ride a bike all over again, but once you got it , you got it for life! Peace

Answer 7

Carrying a tray can cause carpal tunnel.

Answer 8

Some never do. It is all about balance and perception in relation to coordination.

Answer 9

till she gets a proper training and a good tip !

Answer 10

should just be able to do it .