Does Anyone Work As A Waiter/waitress?any experiences ?

@Zhanec (1651)
Malaysia
May 16, 2007 10:03pm CST
I just got hired at a mexican restaurant and I have no experienced before in this job.The owner said he'll give me two days of training and after that I'm on my own .Do you guys have any tips for me?
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3 responses
18 May 07
I have done many waitressing jobs. The best advice I can give you is always smile, be polite and pleasant. If you are unsure of something or don't know be honest with the customer. Whenever I started work at a new restaurant I would always start my table service with a cheery hello and a smile, followed by I am new to working here and am still finding my way around, so please excuse me if I make any mistakes. But hopefully everything will run smoothly! The response on the main was absolutely wonderful. People appreciate the honesty and if they are in a hurry etc they can tell you before it becomes a problem if something does go wrong! I remember one time I was in such a flap I put a ticket (with meal order) in my apron pocket rather than on the chefs counter! The customers were ok when I explained what I had done! The chef wasn't! I'm sure you will be fine. Good luck!
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@Zhanec (1651)
• Malaysia
18 May 07
smiling..?yes..that what the boss told me from time to time..Oh ,but i'm not good at showing smiling face at the time..my jaw feels tired..haha.Thanks for the great tips,i'll keep that on mind.thanks ^^
@gharinder (2044)
• India
18 May 07
no dear, --------get trained well and you will soon learn manage, dont be worried, and hope the best and lots of wishes for your great success.
@Zhanec (1651)
• Malaysia
18 May 07
thanks for the wishes ^^ i'll do my best
@mari123 (1861)
• China
17 May 07
work as a waiter,i did that in my college spare time,and earned money to maintain my dailylife.so do a part-work is very hard and boring to earn little money.i do that without training,it is vary simple to work as a waiter in our country,just give a good serve to guest,the guest is easy to serve,because my work at the restaurant is not famous in the city,just a small restaurant,and have money people to go here to eat.
@Zhanec (1651)
• Malaysia
17 May 07
thanks for the response.