Tips for a good, classy waiter?
being a waiter is essentially being a salesman or woman. the best advice is to have product knowledge. know the menu like the back of your hand, a person is more likely to tip and tip good when they feel like they didnt have to make too many decisions. know what foods go good with what wines. for example..Red wines usually accompany red meats, dark- meat birds like duck, pasta dishes, hearty soups, and the cheese course. Fish and light meats, such as chicken and veal, are accompanied by a dry white wine. Have a favorite dish, and recommend it, and always use adjectives to describe things...for example....juicy, succlent, robust, decadent. One of the most important things is to be passionate about the menu, try everything on it. Show your passion. Establish a relationship with the customers and make sure they do not want for anything. Always be proactive. I use to be a waiter and I would try to have fun with the customers engaging them in short conversations, if they were indecisive about what to eat I would ask them..."What is your favorite meal, or what taste do you like better, salty, sweet, spicy. Or what meat do you prefer chicken, beef, pork or fish. When you do this it is called "qualifying" This means that you are asking questions that have open ended answers, answers that cant be answeredwith just a yes or no. For example I had a customer that had no idea what they wanted to eat...I asked them what meat they prefrered, and they said beef. Then I said...Oh my..you have to try the prime rib, its slowed smoked on a bed of aged mesquite. The seasonings permeate through the entire thick steak, and tender...its so tender I wont have to even give you a knife. Now if you choose the prime rib, may I recommend a suttle galic mashed potatoe as a side...and might I add the garlic is very suttle...and to to compliment that I would definetely recommend a bottle of red burgundy or my favorite our 12 year old merlot. well thas my suggestions for you..have fun and good luck
Do I have to tip waiters if I go to America?
Hi, I’m an Australian woman in my twenties and I want to travel to the USA one day. My question: is it compulsory to give tips to wait staff while visiting different American restaurants? What will happen if I don’t tip them? Here in Australia we do not give tips to waiting staff - we just pay the for the food and leave. Some restaurants do have one ‘tip jar’ that you can drop a few coins into if you want, but it’s not expected. If I go to America, I’m worried that I will forget to give tips to waiters. Please, provide me with advice regarding this. Thank you!
What makes a great waiter? How can I become one?
There's a huge difference between working for a diner or a fancy restaurant, but I think there are some constants that apply no matter where you are on the wait staff. Here is what we give our bartenders and waitstaff when we hire them:7 Rules for Customer Satisfaction Get them a menu and something to drink ASAP. They didn’t come in to admire the architecture. They are thirsty and maybe hungry. Quench them and let them read the menu. (BTW, if they say they aren't eating, leave a menu anyway. Chances are someone will order some food before the evening is over.)Before taking their order, inform them of our specials (if any), as well as our 86 list, and ask if they have any questions. You’d be surprised how much just asking “do you have any questions” will increase their perception of good service and also increase the amount of their tip.Verify the order went into the Kitchen — especially if it is busy. It only takes a moment, and even the most reliable equipment can occasionally fail. This also lets the kitchen know you are on top of things.Make sure their drinks are never empty while they are waiting for food. An empty drink makes people aware of time passing. Their perception of time will actually slow down the longer a drink is empty. A drink that has been empty for 5 minutes will seem like 10-15 to the customer. Also, when it is very busy and the kitchen is swamped, the attention you pay to the customer will pay off handsomely when it comes time to tip.Double-check the order before serving. Is it correct? If not, send it back to the kitchen and inform the customer of the delay, letting them know you wanted to make sure everything was perfect for them. (Yes, we said “perfect.” Your desire to do this for them will make whatever they get seem closer to perfect even when it isn’t.)Give them a few minutes to dig in, then ask if everything is OK. Showing concern for their satisfaction puts more $ in your pocket and increases the chances they’ll come back.This one is most important: when they are finished, ask if anyone wants anything else, and (if not) get them the check ASAP. Unless they are there to enjoy the music, they probably have other things to do. Nothing will give a customer the impression you don’t care about them more than not getting them their check immediately when they are finished. Obviously, if they think you don’t care about them, they will show how much they don’t care about you in return with a lousy tip.
Have waiters gotten greedy?
When did the normal tip for waiters go from 10% to 20%?! I don't get why 10% is too low for waiters now. They went with 10% for decades without complaining and now 10% is an insult. Sure, food is more expensive now, but the worth of a dollar is less, too. Maybe I would feel more sorry for them if they claimed their tips on their taxes like they are supposed to. Till then, good service gets you 15%. 20% if I'm at a fancy restaurant. What does everyone else think?
What makes somebody a good waiter?
To me there are two skills that are most important and overshadow all others!They know how to “read” a customer.It’s a social skill that’s as valuable in a restaurant as it is in a large corporation. Some people are assertive, others are analytical, some are amiable and finally some are emotional. You get the idea. This concept has often been called Social Styles. Learning how to identify these styles and more importantly how to adjust your behavior to compliment these styles will be a huge factor in your success.This is a very difficult task when you have a four-top and each person has a different style! Multiply this by a few more tables and the challenge is immense!They know how to listen.As a customer, there is nothing worse than explaining to a waiter my needs and when I look at their face i can tell they aren't really listening! This skill is completely complimentary with #1.It can be a huge advantage if you can see these skills in action. Find yourself the most expensive and highly regarded steakhouse in your area. You’re looking for the place that everyone raves about as a destination restaurant. Do you think the waitstaff is making big bucks? You bet! I know plenty of waiters and waitresses that are making hundreds of dollars a night and more in these places.So grab yourself a couple of friends and splurge and have dinner there. But first do a little research. Identify a waiter that has been there five years or more. Ten years would be fantastic! Specifically ask for this person.Now sit back and prepare to be amazed! Look at their face and especially their eyes when you speak to them. Watch how they interact with others at your table. Don’t stop there! Watch how they work other tables. Treat the entire evening as an educational opportunity.You’ll see why they are there and making the big $$. When you see a master at work at any task including waiting tables, it really is impressive.
Do girl waitresses make better tips than guy waiters?
Just wanting your personal opinion. My cousin and I both work at the same place, only I just started. He says the tips are bad, but he blames it on him being a guy. I havent worked there long enough to really see his "opinion" in action. What do you think? He is a good waiter and is not a punk kid who doesnt care about his job.