Waitress Q- I just got a job at Chili's, as a waitress. How should I introduce myself at a table?

Question

I want to sound casual enough, and not too rehearsed. Our workbook said that we shouldn't ask, "Hey, what can I get y'all do drink?". We should suggest 2 drinks that are upsales- like Strawberry Lemonade. So, do you think that I could ask "What would everyone like to drink- maybe some Strawberry Lemonaid or some Mango Iced Tea?". Does it sound weird to just ask "Would anyone like some Strawberry Lemonaid or Mango Iced Tea?" without asking them to order their drinks first? Thank you!

Answer 1

Just say "Hi everyone! How are you all doing...My name's ____ and I'll be your waitress tonight/today. Can I get you all something to drink?" And if they are having trouble choosing something suggest the Strawberry Lemonade or Mango Iced Tea.

Answer 2

You're over-thinking it.

"What would everyone like to drink, maybe some...." is just fine.

I eat at Chili's all the time.  Just follow their formula and you'll be set.

Answer 3

How about.  How is everyone doing tonight, my name is waitress Q, Can I start you out on a drink while you are waiting,  a nice choice would be xxxxx.

Answer 4

"Can I interest you in some_______________ to start off?"  or "I'll go ahead and get your drink order if you're ready," then offer the specialty drinks.

Answer 5

"Have you decided on what you'd like to drink-- have you tried our Strawberry Lemonade or Mango Iced Tea?..."

Answer 6

I would introduce myself first. I always like it when I go somewhere to eat and I know my waitors name. I would say hi my name is ??? welcome to Chili's can I get anyone a Strawberry Lemonade or a Mango Iced Tea to drink? They're our most popular drinks right now. Hope everything works out for you!

Answer 7

Hey, my name is ***** . I'll be taking care of you tonight. Can I go ahead and start you off with a Strawberry Lemon-aid or a Mango Iced Tea?

It always worked for me.

Answer 8

You: Hi welcome to Chili's.  My name is Jenny and I'll be taking care of you today.  Can I start you off with something to drink?

Me: "I'd like a bud light"

You: May I see your ID please?

Me: sure.

Answer 9

Your suggestion sounds good, asking then suggesting.