Same Side Table Sitters

Our new goal at work: to make couples become same side table sitters. This could be quite the challenge because not everyone is just willing to be forced to be a same side table sitter. Our plan of action is when we seat couples, we seat them at a table meant for four, but set the menu's on one side and remove the silverware from the other side of the table. Some will challenge our challenge and simply just move the silverware and menu to the opposite side of the table. Our goal will create a more intimate setting, or it could be hilarious and give us all a good laugh watching the couple and reading their reactions as to how awkward they feel. I will let everyone know how our experiment goes!

Peace and Blessings,
WYOWaitress

The Start of Something Great

       
         I have been telling people stories about the place I work and have decided that I should write a book about all the experiences I have had. I figured no better way to start than to blog first, and then turn my blog into a book. On behalf of the restaurant I will not name real names or the place of employment I am talking about, I will simply tell my tales and give you insight to my life at this restaurant.
         I have been employed at the same restaurant for almost 5 years now. This may seem rather ironic considering the turnover rate at restaurants is usually pretty high. New staff comes and goes like clockwork. I however, have been here through the thick and thin, the ups and downs, and the good and bad. What I find most intriguing though is that until just recently I was the youngest employee. I started this job when I was a sophomore in high school as the hostess. Before I started, the establishment had just switched hands to new ownership. Through a lucky chain of events, I caught wind of the place needing a hostess. I figured what the heck; I was jobless at the time and thought I should try my luck. I was hired and began training as a hostess. The training, of course, didn't consist of much but I was able to learn the ropes and I did what I would consider a fairly good job. When I first started the place seemed to always be busy which meant I was always leaving with a bunch of cash that I received from the workers as tips. Some nights I can remember leaving with almost $100 in cash, and don't forget I was just the hostess. I took note of the rights and wrongs of serving by watching and observing the wait staff and I thought I could definitely serve and get it right. I figured that since I was only 16 at the time I wouldn't be able to serve until I was at least 18 due to the fact that I wasn't, by law, able to serve alcoholic drinks. I was satisfied with my position for the time being and knew I just had to be patient.
         I only had to be patient for about six months until one evening we were understaffed and they pulled me from hostess to be a waitress! I was given 3 two-tops (three tables that could sit two people each; restaurant lingo). As the night went on, I rocked my 3 tables, they all turned several times, and to my excitement, I ended up making $130 after tip out. This was from only two-tops on my first night of serving! I had entered the world of tip making and I was hooked. After that night I was put as hostess on several more nights but quickly I was transformed into a server every shift.
         I never thought I would love to serve as much as I do. I have made so many lasting friendships along the way; I wouldn't trade them for anything. Here at the place I work we consider ourselves a family. We work hard together to get everything done and from what I hear, it’s not this pleasant at all restaurants. I consider myself so lucky to be given the opportunity to work at this restaurant and I wouldn't change a thing. From the stories I will tell in my future blogs, you too will see that there is never a dull moment and always a laugh to be had.

Until next time,

Peace and Blessings,

WYOWaitress