Need u guys input on waitering

[bobthenuker]

Well next week I'm gonna start training to be a waiter at this local restaurant. It's my first job as a waiter and my question is this....
is there anything in particular that waiters say/do that makes you smile and want to leave a bigger tip for them. anything at all

much appreciated guys :jointsmile:

bobthenuker Reviewed by bobthenuker on 04-15-2007. Need u guys input on waitering Well next week I'm gonna start training to be a waiter at this local restaurant. It's my first job as a waiter and my question is this.... is there anything in particular that waiters say/do that makes you smile and want to leave a bigger tip for them. anything at all much appreciated guys :jointsmile: Rating: 5

[rebgirl420]

well I bussed tables for a year...it sucked pretty bad...

[Joexi]

When they ask if you're out for a special occasion
When they make jokes and seem genuinely friendly
When they're extremely hot. <_<

[kingjustin]

I work at an "upscale" restaraunt- the thing that gets the biggest tips is being personable.
Behind that, knowing about the food, wine, etc. and having a favorite dish helps the cash flow.

[twentysac]

i used to run a restraunt. the thing we told our wait staff was to make the table you are waiting on feel like they are the only table you have. don't be in a huge hurry when you talk it makes people feel rushed. introduce yourself so they know who to ask for if they need you. just be a calm cool and collected person. it makes the customer feel comfortable and at the same time it will help you get your work done more quickly. oh yeah, you would be suprised what a little note on the back of the bill will do for a waiter/waitress tips. just write thanks have a good morning/day/night and put your name under the note. if you put your name on the bill they are more likley to remember it and you have a chance of customers coming back and asking specifically for you. basically you make everyone you wait on think your their best friend.

[JSTA]

I would suggest keeping an eye on their drinks. I always leave a bigger tip if my glass is always filled

[kingjustin]

And if none of that works, show 'em a bit of sac.

[BUZz UK]

let gay men touch your hair, they love love it.

[Kid Dynamite]

Just be genuinely friendly...because it always shows when a waiter is pretending to be nice and when its genuine.

[Nochowderforyou]

let gay men touch your hair, they love love it.

Ha ha!

I know as a customer, what I like is good service, but not too good. Yes, there is such a thing.

Don't be too pesty. If their glasses are empty, ask them if they want more. I can't stand it when a server comes every 5 minutes to ask how you are doing. Serve the meal, wait a few minutes, then come back and ask if everything is okay.

Let them eat, and finish their meal. I don't like it much when I have a mouth full of food and they ask if I need anything.

I don't know, that's all I guess. Probably not too helpful, but that's what I like from a server. Good service, but don't brownnose either by being too helpful.

Good luck! I worked as a dishwasher in a resturaunt once. Those servers, well...good luck.