I'm wondering about how hard it is to wait tables @ a formal restaurant. It's called a wine bar, actually. They have over 500 wines, and I don't even like to drink. It's a pretty expensive/classy place, and they say the pay is REALLY good, how good i don't know, I don't know anyone who actually works there. I've been a waitress at a breakfast place for 4 years, do you think I could handle it? Is it hard having to learn all the wines and what food goes with what & all that? thanks
2007-05-23 15:24:18 · 4 answers · asked by :*() 2 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
As a waitress, what do you find most challenging? In a casual restaurant serving only breakfast, expectations for a server may be quite different. In a wine bar - like the one you may work in - you may have to gain an extensive knowledge of the menu, learn of appropriate table settings and etiquette, and be able to well communicate with restaurant guests. Naturally, it will take some time to learn the characteristics of a variety of wines. Unfortunately, if you don't enjoy drinking wine, you will likely lack a commonality others might have with the patrons of a wine bar. If you haven't already, I'd recommend that you visit / dine there, and see if you like the atmosphere. If its peak time is later in the evening, stop by earlier in the night when it's less busy. You can observe, meet, and speak with your server to inquire about his or her experience serving there.
2007-05-23 15:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by || 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jessica, and would like to add, in order to explain how a wine tastes and the differences in each wine, you will have to try quite a few. People that drink expensive wine and that probably go there know a lot about wine. In order to be a good server there, you will need to know more than your guest, that will take a long time to learn. I'd say apply to the place it can't hurt, but if you have only had experience in a breakfast restaurant they might not give your application a second look, OR they might have an extensive training program and might scoop you up because you are fresh and new and would be enthusiastic. Good luck, knowledge is power, even when it comes to waitressing!
2007-05-23 23:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by chefck26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is hard. Hopefully if you get hired, the owner/chef will help educate you. I applied at a very upscale place and I was quizzed on wines and pairings and table service and mother sauces and a ton of other stuff. He wanted me to work 3 days for free(!) to see if I liked it and could pick up on it. Then I'd be trailing for 2 weeks before I even got my own table. But I got offered the job. However, when it came time to get my shirt, he was a pervert so I turned the job down.
Just some things to look out for or expect!
2007-05-24 12:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think you can handle it, go for it. If you think that it's something you would like to do than go for it. If you get an interview, make sure you know how much you would be getting paid. If it's not your cup of tea, than don't go for it. Make sure it's more than what your making now.
2007-05-24 00:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by feb1121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋