So many of us in the Food & Beverage industry have talked within and amongst ourselves for years if not decades about the reasons and excuses for the endless turnover rate in FOH positions, now to the tune of hundreds of thousands annually throughout all positions in the hospitality business.…

Together with Skygate, we have prepared a cool application for Your personal page at Waiters Today Social Network.

After a long day - You can easily enter You todays tip value in dolars - simply enter value (like 150$) and date - and …

Not all bartenders are mixologist.  If you think they are, then you probably think that all cooks are chefs.  There is a difference between the two that can best be illustrated by a personal experience I had at an upscale Chicago restaurant who is know for their cocktail menu.  Having a hard time trying to choose…

It's no mystery to any of us who have worked in the service industry that it's not always so easy to come to work and provide service with a smile.  Like those who work office or manual labor jobs, there are going to be those days when going to work is a real drag.  The difference between us and them, however, is that our…

Menu planning is one of the most important ingredients of a successful restaurant that many servers and bartenders may be in the dark about.  In order to prevail as a professional server or bartender, a true interest in food and what's going on with the menu is essential.  It is the difference between being an "order taker"…

In the state of Indiana, laws governing the sale of alcohol have gone through some crazy changes in the past year. It's been a little confusing, to say the least.  One minute we have to card EVERYONE regardless of…

It is up to you as a waitress or waiter professional to read your guests.You should tailor your service style to their mood; are they in a hurry,are they having a serious meeting,is it a birthday celebration? Take time to ask questions to gauge their mood and the type of…

Upon delivery of the drink order,waiter or waitress will ask:

"Have you dined with us at the "the name of the restaurant" before"

If no, then begin your waiter or waitress pitch.

If they have dined at your restaurant before,pitch them…