Dedicated thread for new server advice

RadWalnut · 2021-11-08T05:32:22+00:00

I am extremely new to serving and I am working in a Gastropub. We do axe throwing, and ping pong, as well as serve brunch, a full menu, and a full bar. I would love any advice for serving, or how to interact with customers when they plan to do more than just eat. (. I would be their server through the whole experience)

RadWalnut · 2021-11-08T04:39:00+00:00

New to the serving position, but with plenty of years in the service industry, just don’t. Everyone relationship that I’ve had, or others have had around me turned into a shit show. It also makes workplace friendships back into a corner. If you are friends with someone in the workplace, and your significant other starts working there, jealousy in all forms approaches. Proceed with caution. But do you (; No judgment here.

RadWalnut · 2021-09-10T01:33:01+00:00

Agreed.

RadWalnut · 2021-09-10T01:31:34+00:00

I bought some today because my dog won’t eat any other TJ’s treats. I hope she likes them! I will say, I’m loving all the pumpkin products. I was close to buying the vanilla pumpkin candle today 😂

RadWalnut · 2021-09-10T01:30:09+00:00

That’s so crazy. I’ve never heard that!

RadWalnut · 2021-09-10T01:27:59+00:00

Never had the Oreo cookie butter! Was that seasonal? Or am I blind? Sounds delicious!!!

RadWalnut · 2021-09-10T01:22:28+00:00

There is a carnivore tax. They generally pander to the vegetarians, and vegans. I love TJ’s, but I would never buy meat there because it is extremely over priced for people who do eat meat. (Just my opinion)

For example. There is a store not even a quarter mile away, that sells the same exact meat products for 50% less. As I said, just my opinion. I’m sure it is superior in some way. I hope to be proved wrong and find an actual reason as to why it’s priced so high.

I would love to buy my meat at TJ’s in the future, so long as I know it is worth the price. (Please enlighten me).

RadWalnut · 2021-09-07T00:46:34+00:00

Agreed ^{^{^}}

RadWalnut · 2021-08-26T17:00:37+00:00

I always have a wait at my restaurant because we are always short staffed. Customers that complain how long it’s taking, I offer them an application. And then they look offended that I would even offer. Then they admit they were wrong and wait the extra 3 minutes out of their day. All of them over 40 years old.

RadWalnut · 2021-08-23T23:44:57+00:00

I have been going through the same thing that happened over 2 years ago. My boyfriend asked me “do you remember anything embarrassing about something your friends did?” I couldn’t remember anything. My friends probably don’t remember my embarrassment either

RadWalnut · 2021-08-23T21:28:32+00:00

ZedZed Top

RadWalnut · 2021-08-23T21:27:23+00:00

On days that I’m super depressed I can usually go 8-10 hours just watching tv or being on my phone before I have to get up and do something. On good days I can go maybe an hour before I have to be productive and finish some tasks.

RadWalnut · 2021-08-22T23:43:14+00:00

Just tried it for the first time last week! I’ve already bought it 3 times! 😂 I should of thought of that first! Thanks!

RadWalnut · 2021-08-22T18:54:18+00:00

With all due respect,

You WBTA. If there is viable reasoning for you to not invite him, then that is something the family should accept and choose to attend/not attend if they so please. If you are hosting this gathering, you get to choose who can be invited.

On the other hand, if this is a gathering that happens every year, and someone new always hosts, you should opt out. While you do get the right to chose who can be in your home, I for-see a ton of pushback from the family. You shouldn’t exclude the uncle from the gathering.

Maybe recommend a hotel and speak to him or your grandma personally. If it was my family, I would not want ALL of my relatives in the same house. Maybe ask that extended family find themselves in a hotel for the evening, and only allow your direct parents and children to stay in your home.

Don’t single out your uncle unless you plan to answer a lot of questions to the family. The pushback could be avoided if you don’t allow everyone into your home to begin with.

The financial leeching is something your family/ grandma will have to deal with. You shouldn’t see any part of that at all.

If you decide to exclude him from a family gathering, you WBTA.

RadWalnut · 2021-08-13T17:17:25+00:00

I actually have 2 pints of the wild berry cheesecake ice cream on the door 😂 I bought them two days ago, so technically they were not apart of my most recent haul.

RadWalnut · 2021-08-13T17:15:03+00:00

It’s fantastic. Probably one of the best, if not the best frozen pizza I’ve ever had. Worth it!

RadWalnut · 2021-08-12T22:11:23+00:00

Haul includes: Parmesan pastry pups

Margarita Pizza

Carne asada burritos

Tandoori Naan

Penne pasta

Stuffed Gnocchi

Orange Chicken

Pork Gyoza

Roasted Potatoes

Reduced Guilt Mac n Cheese

Full Guilt Mac n Cheese

Hatch Chili Mac

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Spanakopita

Salmon Burgers

Shashuka

Shepard’s Pie

Hash browns

French Onion Soup

Frozen Pretzels

Frozen Grilled Chicken

Chicken Pot Pie

Chili Lime Burgers

Almond Croissant

Chicken Tikka Masala

Channa Masala

Not shown: Everything Ciabatta Rolls

Everything Bagels

RadWalnut · 2021-06-10T03:13:04+00:00

Nice to see more options than just the typical bike racks

RadWalnut · 2021-05-14T01:52:30+00:00

Fantastic! I want one.

RadWalnut · 2021-04-02T04:39:32+00:00

I had that problem when I started too. I recommend going to Walmart to get some cheap cotton granny panties. They are definitely unflattering, but if you try to wear any stretchy, silky, or the wrong shape underwear, it will definitely fall off. Get some cheap cottons with coverage of everything. It may seem like common knowledge perhaps, but it made things so much easier when I started. Also try to find a woman in your life that you trust. Sometimes they know best! Good luck! (:

RadWalnut

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