How to be cool at work?

Question

I'm 18, and have been working at my hometown's Denny's as a hostess (greet and seat) since October. What I'm looking for is some advice on how to be more confident and give off more of a fun and friendly personality without being obnoxious or cold, as though I'm only being friendly because I have to be. If that makes any sense. Lol.

I ask such a question, because I want people to remember me by something other than my looks. Like my personality. And that gets easily lost when I'm just concentrating on not dropping drinks and whatnot.

Answer 1

First of all, do you like your job? Do you have fun there? If you do, it will show. You have to really like dealing with the public to work a front of the house position in a restaurant, if you don't it will show.
Make sure you are well groomed and feeling confident about your appearance, smile a big toothy smile when people walk in the door, and open the door whenever you can for people. Try not to look bored at the host stand, when it is slow, grab a towel and dust the area by your station, or windex the front door, stock your station, etc. Looking busy always gives people a good first impression. Talk to the kiddos, not about them. When seating people, pull out a chair for people, or help them with their coats.
I keep a book of stickers from the dollar store in my apron, and I like to give these out to kids, they love stickers!!
Practice idle chit chat, about the weather, or compliment someone on their sweater, stuff like that. Make people feel like you are paying attention to them, not just filling your seating chart.

Answer 2

I work at Chick-fil-a and a local daycare. If you want that naturally postive smile and appearance when greeting and talking to guests, think about something really funny that makes you laugh just before someone walks in. That way, there's a natural smile and people can hear the echo of laughter in your voice, the opposite of forced-friendly. when your thinking about something that lifts your spirit and mood, you will be more natually confident.

i used to have a hard time dealing with new people, but then i started makeing little mental images of stupid funny things from a chick flick i'd watched the night before and it was so much easier to handle people when i was laughing to myself on the inside. humor is everything. just dont bust out into hysterics in someone's face, they will think you are crazy!

have fun!

Answer 3

Yeh, that's tough when I haven't seen you. But simply smile, say good morning, and ask them how many they are. Then, ask them if you can get them coffee or something. Or just say something generic like what a beautiful day it is. You don't really want to be cool, just polite and welcoming. And relax, the purpose of such a job is to help you to be more poised and comfortable with other people.

Answer 4

Dont worry about being cold or obnoxious, If You think and inteded on being nice, then that is all that matters! Dont second guess yourself, and Always remember, You cannot and will not beable to Please Everyone! So have fun and do what you think is being nice and polite! Be Happy and people will think hmm whats her secret? Confidence is being your own best friend.