Thread: Getting a job as a server...

It's not that bad, why don't you just try it and see if it works out, I think you're making it into a bigger, scarier, situation than it really is.

If the wait staff is all friends with one another, that should make things much easier. They'll take you under their wing and be sure to show you the ropes, and they won't get as irritated at you if you do screw up.

I say give it a shot. A job's a job.

Waitstaff make more money than anyone in the restaurant, fa sure. Give it a shot. If I can do it, anyone can! Just relax and be yourself. It's fun interacting with people in that way. I actually miss that part of the restaurant biz!

Just do it. If you want a job and there aren't jobs anywhere else, you don't really have a choice anyway. Who the fuck cares about the people who will judge you for making a mistake? Most jobs worth having are going to be at least somewhat stressful and challenging. And in a month when you know what you're doing and you're making good tips, you'll be glad you sucked it up now.

Do it. Worst case, it doesn't work out and you move onto something else. Best case, you love it and make lots of money.

Everyone that gets into any line of work has to start somewhere. This is where you start.

It's good money if you can stand the assholes. One thing about a shitty economy is people usually don't stop going out to eat.

If you are going to make yourself miserable every time you have to deal with customers, I'd suggest another line of work.

Otherwise, the money isn't bad if you are able to be nice to the people.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Aphrodite5156 @ May 27 2009, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

One thing about a shitty economy is people usually don&#39;t stop going out to eat.[/b]

Actually, it&#39;s one of the first things people cut back on.

Won&#39;t know unless you try kid. You&#39;ve got nothing to lose. You could surprise yourself.

And watch the movie "Waiting". Not only do you get to see Ryan Reynolds sans shirt, It might make you chill out a bit. It can only take so long to learn to deal with dogshit customers. If you take nothing personally you&#39;ll be fine.

Its hard putting on a fake smile and a cheery voice the whole time, and the customers do tend to treat you like a dumbass because your a waitress, and I personally hate serving people, I feel like it should be the other way around. But I agree that you should try it, you might find being an actress on the stage of the restaurant floor a breeze and the money easy!

Ive had several waitering jobs.
your a good looking girl, youll get good tips..
if your not prepared to play the game...and by that i mean put on a front and a smile etc...then i wouldnt bother.
if you&#39;re clever though, you&#39;ll pimp the system and laugh all the way home with a pocket full tax free cash.
i guess it depends how willing you are to pretend to be someone your not for financial gain...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (distracted @ May 30 2009, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Didn&#39;t you just get a job with your school and were stressing over an interview a little while ago? Or was that someone else?[/b]

yeah, what happened with that?

and what payaso said about tax free moniez. dooo it. if you hate it, you quit. bada boom. tips! people who&#39;ve got your back! a JOB!

and p fucking s, i used to work for kfc. and six flags. and "lindy&#39;s and gertie&#39;s chili and icecream diner." and a dorm kitchen. ALL in kitchens or dishrooms. i&#39;m sorry, but a waitressing job just doesn&#39;t seem like "food service" to me. i&#39;d rather take a waiting job than a FOOD SERVICE kitchen job aaaany day. blech.
the last one i had, i quit cuz they defrosted the pizza freezer before i came in for my shift and then told me to clean it. nevermind i was loaded off my ass on blow, i quit that sonofabitch that day.
motherfuck minimum wage without tips.

pffff. bitch about "food service". please. go wash pots and pans in a chili/icecream diner for $5/hr in the dead of summer for a crabass 90year old woman who won&#39;t turn on the a/c, and THEN come cryin about jobs.

/rant.

just take the damn job!!!!!!

and ps, even if you DO act like you&#39;re on the rag, you&#39;re a waitress... MOST people still tip at least 15%, at LEAST. it&#39;s expected. i ALWAYS tip my servers 20%+, and i&#39;m poor as hell. and i don&#39;t even have the "i know how hard it is" excuse since i&#39;ve NEVER waited tables. buck up and get a job. hippie.