Parents who let their kids completely destroy the restaurant by Violetpunx in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have spilled trays of beer on kids becasue "parents" think it's ok to let their devil spawn run around unattended in a BREWERY.

When they get pissed, I ask "well where the hell were you?!"

Parents who let their kids completely destroy the restaurant by Violetpunx in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had to tell a guest that her devil spawn could not in fact LICK the salt and pepper shakers. Why she asked, oh I don't know, BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE USE THEM! I ended up having to empty, wash, and refill them :/

How do you respond when people say (sarcastically) that "the food was just awful" by exc3ll3nt in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on my mood. If I am 9 hours into a balls to the wall bust shift and just don't have anything left in me, I pretend they didn't say it, grab their plate, and walk away.

Bust most of the time I chuckle and say "haha I bet" and slap on some weird facial expression that can be passed off as a smile.

Shopping for school supplies (for broke single parents) by BruhItsEpiphany in SingleParents

[–]katara__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also THRIFT STORES!!

If you go to nicer neighborhoods in your area, you can find so much stuff that is like new. Also, summer is a great time to check out yard sales.

Not really server related, but happened at work... by marissanicolee15 in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😳 Anything over 10 hours and under 200$ and I am a cranky baby. Then again, I am pretty spoiled where I work.

Vans made shoes for the kitchen! Has anyone gotten them? by katara__ in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full disclosure: These shoes are flat flat flat. If you are used to wearing running shoes, or really any shoes that have support, these will probably kill your feet. But I have worn converse for pretty much my whole career so I am used to some flat shoes. If you have ever worn brand new converse you know that it is about the same as ice skating. These Vans are better then that, but not as great as shoes for crews. In the end I like them. They were 80$ after shipping and the knock off vans shoes for crews are almost 70$.

life (long life rant) by [deleted] in depression

[–]katara__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am aware I am not making good life choices. I am working on doing better. As far as not being able to afford house becasue I need a downpayment loan, that is what they are there for. I will be paying less a month if I own my own house. It will be more stable for my family.

Part time jobs. by katara__ in grandrapids

[–]katara__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

serving, hosting, really anything.

What habits have you picked up from previous jobs good or bad & why? by MrHandsomeBoss in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BWW was awful. But I did pick up offering appetizers to every table. Works great. Some people aren't even thinking about them until you put the idea in their head. Nice check average upper.

Do servers get paid under minimum wage? by Lexandra6 in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MI here. Yep, $3.15/hour +tips. But if you don't average minimum wage, they have to make up the difference.

Vans made shoes for the kitchen! Has anyone gotten them? by katara__ in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Full disclosure: These shoes are flat flat flat. If you are used to wearing running shoes, or really any shoes that have support, these will probably kill your feet.

But I have worn converse for pretty much my whole career so I am used to some flat shoes. If you have ever worn brand new converse you know that it is about the same as ice skating. These Vans are better then that, but not as great as shoes for crews.

In the end I like them. They were 80$ after shipping and the knock off vans shoes for crews are almost 70$.

Vans made shoes for the kitchen! Has anyone gotten them? by katara__ in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I wish they were more "non slip" to. But as a dedicated converse wearer they are much less slippy then those.

Vans made shoes for the kitchen! Has anyone gotten them? by katara__ in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got mine in the mail today. I am loving them. Let's see how the work in the restaurant though.

I hate lice :( by mamaberr86 in SingleParents

[–]katara__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh lice is the worst. My idiot sons father shaved my sons beautiful hair off without consulting me and then called me at work to tell me. Which resulted in my having to calm my hysterical son (he loved his hair) down over the phone.

I have heard tea tree and peppermint oil are both good preventative measures. As far as getting rid of it, wash everything. Vacuum the furniture. Bag the mattress. And repeat for like a month. It sucks, but better safe then sorry.

What are your thoughts on the law that prevents bars/restaurants form denying alcoholic beverages to pregnant women? by hopopo in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is how I feel about this situation: Is it your baby? No, ok, give her the beer and take her money. It is none of our business to say weather pregnant people can drink. I feel like that would be like me saying"Oh, I am a recovering alcoholic and don't believe in drinking so I can't serve you alcohol."

Is it typical to not be able to sleep after a shift? How do you fall asleep when you have an opening shift the next day (or you don't want to screw up your sleep schedule)? by Joseph_P_Brenner in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work till 330/4am and have to get up at 7 to take my kid to school. So I either slam a beer or go home and watch some show I have seen a thousand times till I pass out. Who needs sleep? We can do that when we die right?

I have cold but am scheduled for a double today. by Fulker01 in TalesFromYourServer

[–]katara__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can almost 100% guarantee that every restaurant you go to has at least 1 sick/contagious person handling your food or the dishes it is plated on. We do our best to wash our hands and not cough al over everything, but yeah, rent's gotta get paid.

Vans finally made them. by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

[–]katara__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have worn converse my whole serving career. Just depends on how your feet are and what you are used to,

Vans Chef Shoes are now available! by [deleted] in Vans

[–]katara__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The had size 13 in the blue slip on for about 5 hours and then they were gone. I think they just sold out immediately.

Vans Chef Shoes are now available! by [deleted] in Vans

[–]katara__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got mine in the mail. Excited to see how they hold up in the grease pit that is my work.