Starting to waitress tomorw have any advice?

Question

i'm 15 and tomorow i will start waitressing at my fathers restaurant. I need any and all advice that you can give me please! && thnx =)

Answer 1

Hi! I'm only 15 and i waitress too! Here's some pointers:

*smile and be friendly. if you're happy, the customer is happy to be served by you. even when you're tired, just smile and be friendly!

*offer to refill drinks and coffee whenever they get low. I have heard many people say the love it when the waitress refills their drinks without them having to ask.

*Check up on the customers and make sure everything's ok, and that they have everything they need.

*Wear comfortable sneakers, and pull your hair back. It will be neater and it'll be nice to have your hair off your face.

*Clear plates when the customers are done. that way, if they want to stay and talk they don't have to with dirty plates sitting in front of them... =]

*I don't know what it will be like, but at the place i work, we have to bus our own tables some days. if you have to do that, just stack cups together, stick the silverware in the cups, roll up trash together, and then carry everything to the bussing station, or if you have a bus pan, take it to the table. don't forget to make sure the table/chairs are clean!

That's pretty much it... I'll write more if i think of anything else =]

good luck! it's a lot of fun and you should have a good time! =]

Answer 2

have some very comfortable shoes-maybe a pair of tennis shoes...get lots of rest, eat breakfast. get up early to start your day. don't expect special treatment working w/dad.

Answer 3

wow 15 and making your own money,,good for you,, smile b yourself,you will meet lots of interesting people,,,