Almost Didn’t Make It!
In less than two weeks, the restaurant where I serve will be a year old. Did you know I almost didn’t become a server at where I work now. After stalking their homepage for months, bombarding the ever patient hostess with phone […]
Mr. Crane
Every once in a while, celebrities come through our doors. One time, Bill Murray came to eat. Visiting professional athletes come by as well. Even an actor from the Park and Recreation sitcom came through to eat. (Twice!) The rule is that […]
Server Tears
I had a coworker, a fellow brother in the restaurant business. A rock. He always greeted people with a smile and a hug. He and I were two members of then exclusive “Water Bottle Elite”. Whenever we worked together, we were assigned […]
Our Admin is the BEST
Back in the day, there was a brag that went something like this, “My dad is better than your dad.” Well I’m going to modify this saying a little bit. Our admin is better than your admin. In honor of Administrative Assistant’s […]
A Simple Request
PSA! If you have any type of allergy, please inform your server at the very beginning. It’s much better for all involved. That happened today and I scrambled like an egg to rectify the issue.
KU Game
I work KU Jayhawk country. I wish I could explain the collected tension in the restaurant as everyone had their eyes glued on the nearest flatscreen during overtime. If I stood, I would have blocked the view of about 50-75 avid fans. […]
Server Training
While leaving the gym… Gym member- You punch the heavy bag pretty hard. Are you training? Me-No, I’m a server.
Green Card
It was a typical busy Saturday night. Graduation weekend. Had a grumpy large party and the night was still young. (And I was still hungry.) Got to a table and a woman asked for a Bud Light. I asked for her ID […]
Discounts, Discounts, Discounts
I was working a busy night Saturday shift when a couple came in to sit in my section. Every once in a while, there’s a person who will remain unhappy no matter what. In those cases, I still provide the best care […]
Hate to brag but…*pops collar*…guess who can hold three pint glasses in her left hand? It only took a couple of years of practice Also needed to muster up the courage to actually try it. Broken glasses are generally frowned upon by […]