One common annoyance in restaurants is the constant bugging/lack of attention from a waitor. Why don't all restaurants have some sort of system to dictate to a waitor if the customer needs something? I think a simple red and green sided wood block would do the trick. This can't be that expensive.
2006-12-22 16:34:41 · 13 answers · asked by the real diehl 4 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I think some people are misinterpreting this question. I just think this would be a simple solution to solve a problem that can be easily fixed. I didn't mean to offend you weirdos who i clearly offended.
2006-12-23 02:47:20 · update #1
I know of one restaurant that uses your sign system. It's the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company at Universal Studios in Florida. My guess is it will catch on, at least in casual restaurants. The sign (actually a license plate) on your table says "Run" in green when you don't need waitstaff assistance and says "Stop" in red when you do (you flip the sign). It worked great when we were there. Not only does it help waitstaff see who needs attention and who doesn't, it helps the patrons feel like they have a bit of control.
I sincerely hope this catches on.
2006-12-22 16:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Rose 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like James, I am also a restaurant manager. Training is the key essential in making sure that a guest is well taken care of. If you, as the guest, don't let anyone know how the experience was, how do you expect them to correct it? We are all human. People make mistakes. It's a matter of whether or not we have the opportunity to correct them. A wood block surely wouldn't solve the problem. Especially if you have unattentive service in the first place.
2006-12-23 03:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jill T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I noticed that you put both bugging/lack of attention. The problem is exactly what you put. It is either to good or not good enough. I am a restaurant manager and teach the staff to keep the drinks full, plates pre-bussed, and yes to make sure things taste good. The one thing that makes restaurants great is when the staff knows who you are when you walk in. I guess you can say this is the "cheers" effect. (everybody knows your name) Either way you want to look at it, it is important for staff members to not only make sure your food and drinks are good, but also to build a relationship with you. This is how they make money. They make better tips and higher tips if they WOW the guest not give them the McDonalds experience. Honestly I get great service one out of 10 when I go out to eat, and it is usually a lack of experience. Most of the time the server could care less if I enjoy myself or not. So if you do get a server who does care, you should enjoy it.
2006-12-23 02:06:41 · answer #3 · answered by james m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't want to sound mean, but if you want automated service, buy something from a vending machine. Your waiter is a human being. Not a computer. Don't return to restaurants where you've had bad service. And if your experience is truly that bad, take the time to tell management. On your side, they do have a red/green coaster at Fogo de Chao that you use when you want more meat, so perhaps you're idea is already well on the way.
2006-12-23 00:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by mellokittyx4 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm... lets see here- seems as if you think people should just be able to read your mind. If you don't want your waiter asking you if you need anything maybe you should go to McDonalds and get your food yourself. A block of wood to set on the table? How about we just put stop lights up just in your name!! Would you like that? Think before you spek people... Do you not realize that we have a job to do and that is to make sure that your meal is good and you don't need anything else. Wow- smart people!!
2006-12-23 03:47:44 · answer #5 · answered by angelkiss210 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me and my family at an Applebee's. We waited for over an hour to be even noticed. Finally I got up and found the manager....our dinner was free...plus we got a $100.00 gift card. Remember, they are the ones wanting our money. I never go back there. They do not train in customer service skills. The customer is always right.
2006-12-23 01:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sizzler is not on every corner. Relax and enjoy the company your with. Pick a medium. Not every restaurant is a "cookie cutter" experience. If not, spare all servers a favor and dine-in.
2006-12-23 01:44:30 · answer #7 · answered by chewtoy789 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most waiters are not well trained it is their job to watch the table and go back after the food is served and ask if anything else is needed, Pizze Uno is Chicago has a bell system. I like that.
2006-12-23 00:44:19 · answer #8 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you go around to all of your local restaurants and see what they think of your idea.
Be the entrepreneur in this situation.
Good luck with that.
2006-12-23 00:39:15 · answer #9 · answered by BigTip$ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just be upfront with your server and ask them to please not come back for about 10 minutes or let them know up front you would like them to check on you again soon.They'll get the point.
2006-12-23 00:44:38 · answer #10 · answered by eve c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋