One of the best summer jobs is being a waitress or waiter. If we’re being honest, the hours don’t suck and neither does the money. As a college student I’ve found that this is the best way to come back to school with money for the whole year. However, if you are a server it becomes noticeable to people very quickly. You have a bunch of these quirks about you when you go out to eat. And at work, multiple quirks there too. If you work in the industry, or have worked, I can promise that this article is one you can relate to!
1. When you go out to eat you make it easy to clear for your server
Stacking up all your plates and moving everything down towards the end of the table or even handing your plates to your server, dead give aways.
2. You always tip 20% when you go out.
Because you can relate to not getting 20% on an emotional and spiritual level.
3. On any given night the chef can be your best friend or your worst enemy
Above you will see an accurate representation of a waitress after the kitchen messes up her table's food.
4. You have 2 voices
Your customer voice and your normal voice. And yes, probably 2 laughs as well.
5. You genuinely feel bad when you drink just water when you go out to eat
Even if you don't drink soda, or anything but water, you still order a soda just to raise your bill a little bit.
6. You start to learn everything about your regulars
From their children’s name to their social security number and their phone number.
7. You play noses for the late tables that no one wants
Because why would you want a table that walks in at 8:30 when you could actually be done and go home by 8:00?
8. When it’s someone’s birthday you run and hide so you don’t have to sing, “Happy Birthday”
Why would you ever want to be the center of attention and have everyone listen to your God awful singing voice? I always find a way out of it.
9. Carrying a tray of alcoholic beverages is the scariest thing known to man
We've all dropped a few drinks and spilt a few martinis. Happens to the best of us.
10. Your coworkers become your only friends because you’re with them 24/7
You all are basically best friends now and do everything and anything together. But hey, that's what makes an awesome team right??
At the end of the day, being a waitress or waiter is not the worst job ever. And yes, there are sure ways to be able to tell that you have this job, but who doesn't love a friendly people-person? We're the nicest group of people out there who complain about their jobs maybe a little more than we should.
