Glass & Pottery Creativity

Should I try being a waitress/server?

I’m a hostess at a very nice locally owned restaraunt. I make 8.50 an hour, and quite frankly it’s not enough for me to get my own place, which I so badly want to do. I know the menu, and I know all the rules, expectations, and all that jazz. My mother is the front of house manager there, and she’s going to start training me as a server. But, my mom has no faith in me(she won’t admit it, but I know she thinks I’m an idiot because I’m shy and awkward, in all actuality, I’m not an idiot and I know what’s going on.) The things I am most concerned about are handling 3-4 tables at once and balancing plates on my arms. The entrees range from about 16-23 dollars, and the sandwiches, appetizers, quesadillas, and pizzas range from 9-15 dollars, served all day. Will I make more money serving, and what are some tips on how to be a good server?

Well if she is training you as a server, chances are she is going to put you on the floor as a server.

Knowing the menu and using the computer to put in orders are probably a couple of the hardest parts of being a server, and it sounds like you have probably mastered that.

Aside from that, you’ll find that waiting tables has a flow for each table that you follow repeatedly: greeting, drinks, appetizers, entries, payment. After you have been trained, you’ll probably start with two or three tables and go up to four in a couple shifts. After a few months, you’ll get better at balancing your tables and it will get easier. So will the tray thing. Start out with small trays while you are training, carry them for the person training you! It’ll get easier from there.

My best tip: smile no matter what. because once you leave for the night, chances are it doesn’t matter anymore. You will make A LOT more money serving than you will hosting. Also the more you suggest dishes and up-sell items (“would you like chicken on your ceasar salad?”) the more money you will make from tips.

you’ll be fine. congrats!

THE REALM OF THE CREEPER – Minecraft Server Tour /w Venom

vintage glass platter plate server sandwich 12 inch clear glass star pattern $6.00

GORHAM Silver Butler / Sandwich Server w/wood handle #YC1392 $14.99

MEXICO STERLING SILVER ~ CAKE/ SANDWICH/ APPETIZER/ SAMPLER SERVER ~ GERMANY $13.00

SILVERPLATE SCROLLED CUTWORK CAKE/ SANDWICH/ APPETIZER/ SAMPLER SERVER ~ GERMANY $13.00

Vintage Pink Depression Glass Octagon Handled Sandwich Server Tray Plate 11 1/4″ $25.00

Pfaltzgraff Village Individual Square Snack Tidbit Sandwich Server Tray $4.99

Pfaltzgraff Village Individual Square Snack Tidbit Sandwich Server Tray $4.99

Vintage Thick Low Footed Clear Glass Cake Sandwich Tart Server Plate Platter 13″ $9.99

LOVELY SET OF 2 SILVERPLATE SALAD TONGS SANDWICH SERVER 2 PIECES $34.99

Mayfair “Open Rose” Blue Sandwich Server, Center Handle $105.00

Presto 07030 Cool Touch 20-Inch Electric Griddle, Black $38.99 Especially convenient around the holidays or other family gatherings this electric griddle provides a generous 10.5 by 20.5 inch cooking surface that can accommodate up to nine grilled-cheese sandwiches hamburgers or pancakes at a time. The units Control Master heat control maintains the proper cooking temperature automatically while its premium nonstick cooking surface ensures effortless food rel…

Food Service Poly Gloves, Disposable $1.49 These food-safe disposable poly gloves are ideal for light duty food applications such as sandwich making. Use them when handling raw meats and poultry, or when preparing hamburgers, meatballs, cookies, or whenever you just need to get your hands dirty. The gloves are embossed for an easy grip, they are easy to slip on and off, and fit either hand. USDA accepted.Box of 100 gloves (50 pairs)Size: M…

3 Tier Porcelain Serving Plates, Gift Boxed, Inexpensive Gift or Great Decorating Server $24.40 Tempt your guests three times over with delicacies offered on the Decorating Touch 3-Tier Server. Deliciously upscale, this elegant and functional way to serve enticing fare in one small, gorgeous footprint. It’s the ideal piece for serving everything from canapés to hors d’oeuvres, from cookies to cupcakes and from finger sandwiches to sushi. Gleaming gold hues pop against the warmth of the ivor…

Chill Out & About Cooling Trays The Chill Out & About 6-Piece Stay Cool Server. This portable food serving and storage system keeps food fresh for hours at parties, picnics and tailgates. Fill the base with water and freeze overnight, or use a mix of ice cubes and water for same day use. The interchangeable system lets you choose the perfect container combination to serve salads, hors d’oeuvres, dips, dressings, desserts, …

Jif To Go Peanut Butter, Creamy, 6-Count Packages (Pack of 12) $68.60 Jif Peanut Butter To Go Creamy 2.25 Oz – 12 Pack…