I just started serving at an upscale country club..... any advice on how to get some good tips....they've been good so far, but could be better! Thanks!
2007-04-11 06:27:25 · 19 answers · asked by FrenchPat 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Try to learn the "regulars" names. Get to know what the people like, or where they like to sit, what they like to drink and be proactive about it. If you don't make a personal connection with them, they will get no reward out of tipping you well....thus, they won't feel obligated to. Use caution..... feel out which ones are worth getting to know. Don't just jump on some old lady's lap and ask her where she's from.
Quick tips:
Women: make them feel beautiful with eye contact, but don't stare or hit on them
Men: Let them feel dominant. luagh at their dumb jokes, but don't make any yourself
Old People: Make them wish YOU were their grandson, not the meth addict they currently have
And oh yeah.....give good service!
2007-04-11 06:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by Michael G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are planning at the right stage. There is plenty of time left. 1. Do you know your body mass index (BMI) or your body composition (percentage of fat)? These are important figures to know. There are lots of charts and calculators to figure out your BMI. You usually can't have a nicely toned stomach until you get your BMI down to around 22 or so. 2. You want to strengthen your stomach and back at the same time. That is, exercise your back and your stomach. These muscles work with each other, and should be similarly strong. 3. There are lots of exercises. Start with something moderate and work up from there. Add some variety so they don't get too boring. There isn't really a "best" exercise. I'm a big fan of the old-fashioned push up.
2016-05-17 09:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be friendly, keep chitchat to a minimum, and make 1 joke if possible, but no more. After serving meal, check back in about 3-5 minutes to make sure everything's okay, then leave them alone - they want to talk to each other, not to you. You don't have to speak every time you approach the table to fill a water glass or whatever, just do so inobtrusively. If you have a male/female couple, really cater to the female.
Handle drinking glasses down by the bottom of the glass - don't get your hands or fingers near the rim where people's mouths go.
If they don't seem to want dessert, ask if they want to all split 1 dessert. Same for appetizers.
Use mouthwash. Check your teeth & nails during your shift to make sure they're still clean.
Before your shift, make sure your station is super clean.
2007-04-11 06:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by gouldgirl2002 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Smile and be courteous at all times. Say yes sir and man. Get the order right, and make sure that when it comes out of the kitchen that it is correct. Check the table out to see if they need additional water, tea or drinks, and then go over with the water, tea or coke or whatever, and ask if they would like additional. Don't ask without having the appropriate beverage in hand, unless it is an alcoholic drink that they are drinking, then you do have to ask if they would like another. When they appear to finished ask if they would like anything else and ask if they would like desert. Have their bill already ready, if they say they are finished. You can always add to it, and it shows that you are on the ball. People appreciate good, thourough service, but not over service.
2007-04-11 07:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by hazel a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upscale country club. You need to be super prompt, curtious, polite, make sure the food is served as soon as it is made, constantly check on your tables for re-fills, and when plates are empty ask if you can take them as soon as you notice someone's empty. Ask if there is anything else that they could "use" dont use "want" because that sounds like they are nagging, even if they are nagging... it is your job to serve them ... do it ... you should be great considering you have the mindset to actually ask this question.
2007-04-11 06:35:28 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I worked at two different country clubs but they didn't tip. Ways to get in with the members though include knowing them- it takes some time to be 'accepted' and until you are they won't tip you. Rather than trying to be super waiter, find some 'favorites' who you love serving. I had quite a few couples and families who I loved and they were always so nice to me- they tipped a few times even though it wasn't practiced at the country club. Those are my suggestions.
2007-04-11 06:37:15 · answer #6 · answered by schmidtee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go above and beyond the customary service requested of you. For example, if a guest asks you to bring him a newspaper, ask if he would like you to bring a cup of coffee as well, or if he wants any particular issue or publication? Address him by name - Mr. Smith, Miss Smith, etc.
Lets say you observe a guest beside a pool, and he is getting red under the sun; you can go to him and ask if he'd like you to bring him some sunscreen, or maybe an umbrella, etc.
2007-04-11 06:33:08 · answer #7 · answered by InspectorBudget 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget to use your sense of humor. But nothing outrageous!
Try to look like you are truly enjoying your job.
Lots of smiles.
Ooh and ahh at the babies.
Tease younger kids a little bit.
Bring the younger kids something extra or something to do.
Parents and grandparents really appreciate it when a waiter or waitress notices their kids. :)
2007-04-11 06:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by Meg M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give Great Service!!! Be extra friendly, try to remember people! Good Luck!
2007-04-11 06:30:06 · answer #9 · answered by wish I were 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my biggest peeve with waiters/waitresses is being ignored. Make sure you at least let them know you will be with them in a minute. Also try and bring them what you know they need without them asking. This is always a big plus for me.
2007-04-11 06:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by tandyrae_1976 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋