So there is actually a funny story behind this napkin. The guest wanted a lobster tail for dinner. We offer lobster tails as an add-on, but not as a separate meal. I asked her if she would like to add the sides and salad to her meal and she approved. When she got the bill […]
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If Hostesses Ruled The World
Restaurant servers are a highly diverse group of individuals. I think within this occupation you can find as much diversity of backgrounds and beliefs as any other in the world. There are very few common opinions that truly unite us all. I however feel that I have found one thought that unites us all. Nothing […]
“I’d like a reservation for this Saturday at seven o’clock”
A funny restaurant photo for all of you Can I get an Amen?
8 Signs Servers Never Want To See In Their Restaurant
There are certain signs that no server wants to see at their restaurant or in their section. Walking in to see any of these signs as they arrive for another shift is enough to strike terror in the heart of a server. On the day after Thanksgiving, here are eight signs you can be thankful […]
T-Shirts For Servers
Recently, some friends of mine went to Turkey. They brought me back an evil eye.  As I understand it would more accurately be called an “eviler eye.â€Â The concept is that it protects you from “evil eye†curses by returning an even more evil eye. I have not yet determined how I can work this […]
About The Author
David Hayden was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He took his first serving job in 1996. Since that time, he has worked for over a dozen different restaurant companies. He has held both hourly and salaried positions at independent and corporate restaurants. He has waited on over 100,000 guests and trained hundreds of servers. He has been named "Best Server in Kansas City" the last three years by the local weekly paper.
