I don't know anything about waitressing :O
2007-09-01 08:47:12 · 11 answers · asked by ;) 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Food Service
What kind of waitress? Bar or restauraunt? If its a restauraunt then keep the drinks refilled check back frequently, if its a bar then ask for shots because that kicks the bill up and USUALLY they would tip better but dont expect it. I tip 30% for a good waitress but 10% for a bad one. Also know your menu and be friendly and outgoing.
2007-09-01 08:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Brian Griffin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A great waitress is (1) An efficiency expert. Thinking of ways to save steps and time means having the time to handle your customers properly. If you don't get some mastery here then the 2nd item doesn't matter because you won't be able to give the service expected of you. (2) Is flexible w/ their personality and adapts to what the her table desires. Some people love having the waitstaff interact w/ them and being part of the dining experience. In fact some restaurant managers encourage this. For someone like me, great meal service is the server is there when we need them and not there when we don't need them. After all, when I share a meal w/ someone, I'm there to be w/ THEM not a server who thinks their on stage. So learn to read people and adapt to what they want.
2016-05-18 22:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the best you can and be nice to your customers. I usually tip more if I like the waitresses personality.
2007-09-01 08:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smile, have a friendly attitude, and chat them up. They're more likely to tip you (very good for you) if you are friendly and nice.
Keep track of your tips in a notebook, and keep it handy for when you pay your taxes. (your employer may not report all of your income, be careful here).
Don't load too much on a tray, you can always go back for more.
Clean empties off right away or they will get broken.
Show up on time, and offer to stay late.
Keep in mind that it's a flexible job, most of us have two or three employers we work for. There's always work out there.
Don't let anyone get fresh with you.
2007-09-03 07:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get good tips, always treat the customers with respect; provide prompt service with a smile; get the order straight; check back frequently to see if there's anything else you can do; keep beverages refilled. Never, never agrue with a customer. Until you feel like an old pro, let your customers know that you are new to the job.
2007-09-01 08:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by Suzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cute pun. The key is know your product and SMILE!! Interact with the kitchen staff to find out not only what's on the menu but who it may appeal to. Be friendly and smile a lot. If you're having a bad day, don't show it. Customers will appreciate an upbeat, knowledgeable, and friendly server.
2007-09-01 08:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piece of Advice :
Give The Customer What They ordered, and TOTALLY NOT your Phone Number.
and everything they said was all fine!
2007-09-02 04:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by nome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smile smile smile!
And remember, when the guest is bieng a real jerk, be super nice.
Sometimes it will make them realize they are being awful and it will turn them around but most often it makes them madder. hee hee
2007-09-03 08:26:37 · answer #8 · answered by fairbetsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
w/e you do try not to piss off ur customers cuz they will complain and it will get very annoying and give u a cruddy tip
2007-09-01 08:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by That Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jion a Trade Union, they will make sure your not exploited
2007-09-01 09:53:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋