Tweet Oh the woes of being a server: the fast paced rush, the kitchen yelling at you for what your customers have ordered, the table of people that are mean to you and make you want to cry and the co-worker who is always telling you how to do things better! It seems the woes [...]
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FOH vs. BOH: 12 Tips to Ease Tension

5 Simple Recommendations to Earn Bigger Tips
Tweet With most Americans eating out 4-5 times a week, it is no wonder the foodservice industry continues to grow even in a slow economy. A server’s position is a main component of a successful restaurant operation. A server’s job responsibilities include greeting guests with friendliness, knowing the menu inside and out, provide high quality [...]

Serving: Common Wrong-Ways of Doing Common Things
Tweet Sometimes in life, the experience we gain, the repetitions we perform, can create a false feeling of perfection. The more times we perform a task without complication, the more we tend to believe that we are performing it perfectly. This isn’t always the case. A false feeling of perfection is something I have witnessed [...]
7 Small Things That Make a Big Difference
Tweet Restaurant service is all about details. Everything from the demeanor of the people at the front door, to the cleanliness of the seats and the restrooms, to the quality and consistency of the food, and the attentiveness of the service are all important. As is everything in between. Below is a list of several [...]

6 Steps To Making The Guest Experience Perfect
Tweet There are several moments that are crucial to the guest’s perception of your restaurant. In order for service staff and managers to deliver a great guest experience, they must understand these important aspects of the guest experience. Specifically these are when the guest is entering the building, being greeted by the server, checked on [...]

It’s You: Three Reasons for Losing Tips
Tweet There are many servers and the occasional manager who believe that your tips are based on your clientele. To them it’s all about the people you have. Through my experience, I have found this to be untrue. Recently, I thought of some things a server could be doing wrong. With that, I have some [...]

Want to Make More Money as a Server? Know Your Liquor
Tweet Beverage sales are a great way to increase your check totals. Since that is what your tips are based on, the higher the better. In order to do this you must know your liquor. Not everyone does. A server’s lack of vital bar knowledge can result in lost sales for the restaurant and lost [...]
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