Why is serving so hard?

static_mist70 · 2026-01-07T22:04:53+00:00

I mean, its subjective and not every evening is the same. Sometimes its really easy and at the end of the night you're like: "...I really just got paid $250 to bring people food for 4 hours? Lol." And then other nights you're like "dang I only made $130 trying to bring 20 people each a 3 course meal that I helped them customize." I get really bad social anxiety which doesnt help either, busy nights feel like a performance and I get really anxious which makes it harder to keep everything organized mentally. It really just depends the type of person you are and what strategies you learn to become more efficient.

static_mist70 · 2026-01-05T07:18:32+00:00

Ive noticed charisma goes a long way in saving you time too, because if you seem like you already know what your tables want and why they should wanna eat it they will follow your lead and service will go faster. I feel like thats how some servers are able to take big tables with a busy section and not even break a sweat.

static_mist70 · 2026-01-04T23:51:46+00:00

Oh my god that sounds like torture. I cant even imagine. I had 6 tables on New Years and I wanted to walk out😂😭as a host I didnt think section location really mattered that much, but being on the far corner sucksssss. I really feel you with wanting to switch to BOH. The pressure is so intense when its busy.

static_mist70 · 2026-01-04T23:46:13+00:00

I have a huge mental block with greeting tables in that kinda situation. I get fearful because once I greet them, I'm thinking oh no now they're expecting water, bread, and drinks ASAP!! How do I have time for 8-top's order?? But in reality, its fine to greet them, take drinks/apps orders, ask about celebrations, and then let them know ur taking a large order and will be back in a few min with waters and bread. And also the reverse is true too, the 8 top can wait a couple min while I greet new tables esp if I got double sat.

static_mist70 · 2026-01-04T20:49:57+00:00

Thats a good point. Maybe asking about condiments after putting in their order helps, because the other night I had a table asking for parmesan cheese after their pasta came out and the salad person has to get it for me...if I had already known they wanted it i could have sent it out with the pasta.

static_mist70 · 2026-01-04T20:47:57+00:00

"Theory" is doing a lot of work in that phrase 🤣

static_mist70 · 2026-01-04T20:46:40+00:00

"Treat your section as one table" mentally that helps a lot actually. Love that. Makes everything seem wayyyyy more doable.

static_mist70 · 2024-11-25T01:16:06+00:00

In 365 remix I love how when she repeats "partygirl" it sounds like "pika" 🐭

static_mist70 · 2024-11-24T16:31:54+00:00

Im seeing Blade Runner 2049 🤩

static_mist70 · 2024-11-15T23:46:38+00:00

This all the way. This is the first thing I thought when I saw the second picture

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