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Date someone who gives you the same feeling of when you see your food coming at a restaurant. -Anonymous. Whether you admit it or not, everyone dates at work. As does any relationship, there are going to be problems. Dating at work comes with even more complications though, especially in the restaurant. There are manyContinue reading “Dating in the Restaurant”

We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King Jr. This corona virus pandemic, has its own individual affect on each of us. In Wisconsin, Gov. Evers ordered that restaurants must be take out and delivery only. This has caused a drastic change. Some restaurant are choosing to stayContinue reading “COVID 19”

Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity. Nat Turner. Throughout the past couple years, while working in a restaurant, I have developed some commonly used sayings, or phrases, that my coworkers say I’m known for. Whether it be something I am always yelling at other employees for, or something I constantly mumbling underContinue reading “Common Sayings”

Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching. Lin Pernille. Being a waitress and working in the restaurant industry has taught me many things. Some important skills that I hope to use elsewhere, and some important, valuable life lessons as well. Multitasking:Waitressing has taught me the important skill of multitasking. Whether it is the literalContinue reading “What I Have Learned”

Everyday may not be good, but there’s something good in everyday. -Alice Morse I know, my past blogs have been a bit negative. In reality though, I love my job, and wouldn’t trade it for the world. So, this time, I’ll share with ya some of the things on the ‘bright side’ about working inContinue reading “The Bright Side”

Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it. Maria Kahn. As does everyone, waitresses have their own language. There are words and such that we use that other people might not understand. So, here’s a few; WINDOW: [win-doh] nounthe ledge in between the kitchen and wait area where food is placed and kept warmContinue reading “A Lesson About the Restaurant Industry”

A recipe has no soul. YOU as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe. Thomas Keller. As we all know, you can’t run a restaurant with just the waitstaff (although most wish we could). It takes two to tango. Two as in the front of the house staff, and the dreaded, back of theContinue reading “The Kitchen Staff”

Of all the things you choose in life, you don’t get to choose what your nightmares are. You don’t pick them; they pick you. — John Irving. If you have any friends, relatives, or know anyone that is a waitress, I’m sure you’ve heard them talk about the nightmares. Now, I know this may soundContinue reading “My First Blog Post”