Have you been worked at a restaurant

In my younger days I rather liked the idea of being a waitress, I have always like doing for people and making people happy but I never thought I would be goos at it..I was told once that if you are good at that job you can work anywhere in the world...

yes i would be happy to give you ideas I have been a waitress for four years and i love it it is easy money. You will only learn from experience is the most important thing so dont get mad if you dont remember everything from your trainig two everyone makes mistakes in the beginning its ok just try not even though you will three try not to ask for help and try to do everything on your own this is the quickest way to learn how to pick up your speed and take more tables therefore gives you more money four try to make friends with everyone that you work with becaues when you need help your enemie might be the only person who can but wont help you five take home a carry out menu and study it every night for two weeks give my lot a rest for two weeks I started waitress when i was 16 and i pick it up quickly i use to train the new girls/boys i have more suggestions but i'll let others fill in the blanks hopes that help pm me if you have questions good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been in the restaurant industry for the better part of 10 years now. I have done probably every job there is to do in a restaurant, from dishwasher/buss-boy right on up to kitchen and front end manager. I also had a position as a crew trainer for a while as well. About the best advice I can give you to help you succeed in the business is not to let the negative crap get to you. The bottom line is that you are going to make mistakes...everyone does. It is not the mistake that defines you...it is how you handle that mistake and learn from it that really matters, and that is what your co-workers and managers are going to notice as well. Remember that it is just food...

Waitresses and other front end staff have what is probably THE most annoying job in the business. You have to deal directly with the customers, and as you probably already know, that is not always easy. For the most part, the people you deal with are usually going to be nice and patient with you as long as you are nice and patient with them. There will ALWAYS be that 1% of people that you just cannot please, though, no matter what you do. Those are going to be the ones that you have to learn to get over quickly. It may seem like hell when you are having to deal with them, but once they are gone, you can get on with your life, and the next person/people to get seated at that table will probably be just as nice as most of the rest. You just have to learn to let the bad ones come and go without letting them ruin the rest of your day/night.

Another thing that really annoys me is that some people who seem really intelligent and educated in other aspects of life become TOTAL idiots when they are trying to order a meal, especially in a fast-food restaurant like the one I work in now. They come inside or through the drive-thru and try to order while talking on their cell phones or while listening to the radio, so they are really not paying much attention at all to the matter at hand, which is telling you what they want to eat. It is a little different in a sit-down restaurant most of the time, though, because you can at least stand there and try to have them focus on you while you are talking to them.

Don't worry about making mistakes. You are going to mess up...that is just the bottom line. No one does it perfect, especially when starting out. One bad thing about being the waitress, however, is that even if you did your part right, and the cooks in the kitchen mess up the order, the people at the table are still going to blame you, because you are the one they see. That is another thing you are going to just have to learn to let come and go...

Overall, the restaurant industry is a good place to work as long as you learn not to let things bother you. I have really enjoyed most of the restaurants I have worked in, and I really enjoy the one I work in now for the most part. A good waitress in the right restaurant can make $200-$300 per NIGHT, especially on a busy night. There may be a lot of crap to deal with sometimes, but the rewards can be great, especially if you get to the point where customers start coming in and asking for you by name and request to be seated in your section. You can make quite a connection and even become friends with some of your customers if you wait on them regularly. I have to say that before I got married, I got more than one date from ladies I met while serving them. It was actually a lot of fun, and it is a good way to meet people for business or for pleasure. I hope you do well in your job. It takes time and effort to learn everything, so don't get discouraged, and learn from the people who have been in the business a while.

I worked as a waitress 5 years ago, it was my first money earning job. I work full time even I studied at that time. The hours where long and sometimes I felt way too tired to think of something else to do after work. But there was also good days, my colleagues were all young people, we had fun time, parties and laughter. I earn pretty good money from the tips so I was satisfied. I worked there for 8 months, then I had to quit because I needed all my energy for graduating university.

Good luck with your waitress's job!

Yes,i have one year experience working in a restaurant.it is a hard work,but is very useful. we should communicate with kinds of people. In my experience,we should have a smile on face and in my heart. In other words, you should love this work from your heart,and you should try your best to do the work.we should learn to deal with the toils.

No, still i have not work at restaurant.
But my wish is to i have job in Restaurant as a Manager or cashier.
I like the job of Manger and cashier.
Its give us all day busy to see different people enjoy the celebrations with their friends and family members.
Its good experiance anyone to work at Restaurant.

I worked on and off in a pub for 3 years. I worked as a dishwasher in the back. I've seen quite a number of waitresses and a couple waiters working. The most important way of succeeding at this job is not to worry. Do not worry about making a mistake. The truth is that waiting tables is challenging until you get used to it. My suggestion is to just try your best. This is just something that takes time. If you can't sleep at night, try the following. Grab a plate from the kitchen and practice carrying it with your fingers. Try not to drop it, and stay away from hard surfaces. When you make yourself breakfast, put it on a pizza pan sized tray and balance it on the way to the table.

Just be yourself. If you lose the job because you didn't learn fast enough, it's their loss and not yours.

Hi mjanne, no it is not easy work to be a waitress, but once you get the hang of it it is good money. I put myself thru school and supported myself and my kids for awhile solely on my tips. Make sure that you know your product, know what the specials are and what the kitchen is out of. People hate to order something and be told 10 minutes later that it's all gone. There is not a waitress out there that hasn't made mistakes with the orders, dropped or spilled something, don't worry, we're not perfect The most important thing you can do is smile! Smile, be friendly and polite and you are on your way to making money. Good Luck!

I worked in the restaurant bar industry for 15 years. I enjoyed it very much and I wish there was a quality restaurant around here that I could work at. Of course when your first starting out you will make mistakes. Don'T worry about that soon enough you will be a pro at it. Everyone starts out new. Its a learning process and you will get it. Just dont let yourself get to stressed out or worry about mistakes. Go with the flow and ask questions if you need help.

I have always wanted to try working in a restaurant. My niece who had tried working there told me she thinks I will do fine if I try but I never had the chance to. It is important to have a good communication skill, that you listen well and coordinate with people well. Most of all that you know how to make your guests comfortable in dining.