tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post7972498778650000206..comments2023-06-14T00:36:58.124-07:00Comments on Confessions of a Part Time Waitress: Cold by DefinitionG.H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02529350394018139741noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-31883776031753170842009-09-28T02:17:42.648-07:002009-09-28T02:17:42.648-07:00I hate those people. I used to be a waiter, and I ...I hate those people. I used to be a waiter, and I got quite a few of those people. Also, I am a HUGE fan of Blue Rare steak. Disgusting as it sounds, it's one of the most flavorful pieces of meat you'll ever eat, especially if it's a Porterhouse. That guy obviously doesn't eat blue rare too often or he'd realize that the inside is supposed to be only slightly warm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-53670602474027296692009-09-16T03:36:36.676-07:002009-09-16T03:36:36.676-07:00I have a posh seafood soup in my menu. Was substit...I have a posh seafood soup in my menu. Was substituting my sick chef when the waitress brings back half eaten order - all the expensive stuff, schrimps, scallops, shellfish eaten up,some more prosaic vegs and the broth - half eaten, and the customer says the soup was not good hinting that he expects us to comp it! Portion of this particular soup is very large at our restaurant, people usually order it for 2 - he was probably fullalready by the time he diceided to complainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-84500283942957771082009-08-26T11:00:21.793-07:002009-08-26T11:00:21.793-07:00It's a shame that some clients try to mess wit...It's a shame that some clients try to mess with restaurant staffs without any good reason...<br />However, I am French and blue rare steaks are commonly served in France (we call it "bleu"). For angry vampire-clients who want such a "cooking" for their steaks (if we can use this word...), why don't you warm them up (the steaks :p) before the cooking ? The external temperature would be quite the same and the meat would not be cooked more than desired, while the center would be at room temperature. I don't eat any blue-rare or rare meat, but I think this could be more tasty.J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-8489773918000726652009-08-15T08:57:06.849-07:002009-08-15T08:57:06.849-07:00Technically, Pittsburgh can also be ordered medium...Technically, Pittsburgh can also be ordered medium rare if desired. Pittsburgh basically means that it's been charred on the outside. I get the occasional order for Pittsburgh medium rare, but it's rare (pardon the pun).<br /><br />We call "blue-rare" "black and blue". Of course, you can call it "Pittsburgh rare" as well.<br /><br />Temps drive me crazy because there are so many different thoughts about what the temps mean, especially these days with the USDA getting invloved. I discussed this in a post at my blog not so long ago.<br /><br />http://teleburst.wordpress.com/2009/06/13/steak-and-meat-temperatures/<br /><br />Sometimes you have to go with what actually hits the table in your restaurant. For instance, in my restaurant, medium is technically defined as "warm pink". But, in my experience, our mediums come out still somewhat red. so, that's why I don't use the terminology that I'm trained to use. Of course, I do that at my own risk, but saying "red starting to go pink" hedges my bets. I've only come to saying that after observing many steaks hit the table.<br /><br />"So You Want To Be A Waiter" blog<br /><br />http://teleburst.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-86987153855386008042009-08-12T22:19:10.292-07:002009-08-12T22:19:10.292-07:00One of my dad's uncle used to be a short order...One of my dad's uncle used to be a short order cook. One of the more memorable customers ordered a grilled cheese. Okay, fine, simple enough. Out it goes, and back it comes a minute or two later for a reason I forget. Uncle puts it back on the grill for a little bit of time on each side, sends it back out. It comes back again for the same reason. Uncle grills it a bit more, sends it back out. It comes back for a third time, same reason. Uncle's rather Irritated at this point, so he throws it on the floor, kicks it across the kitchen, goes over and picks it up, flips it over, drops it and kicks it back across the kitchen, puts it on the grill just long enough to warm it back up, puts it on the plate, out it goes. The waiter comes back a few minutes later to let the cook know the customer had enjoyed the grilled cheese.RogueFiccerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771057308264812757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-29959790943750653302009-08-11T01:11:09.870-07:002009-08-11T01:11:09.870-07:00I love your manager. All the managers I've had...I love your manager. All the managers I've had are terrified of offending a guest to the point of ridiculousness.purplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02952678339075163056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-72574209819676904272009-08-10T18:19:30.342-07:002009-08-10T18:19:30.342-07:00Redgirl- Yes! And thank God!! Its sad when you get...Redgirl- Yes! And thank God!! Its sad when you get home from vacation, and you feel so stressed that you need another vacation...<br />Family can really do that to you!!G.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02529350394018139741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-27243779415968204652009-08-10T14:54:52.998-07:002009-08-10T14:54:52.998-07:00LOL....I guess this post means you're back fro...LOL....I guess this post means you're back from LA....<br />Welcome :Predgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467377107439876941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-44297376413311644552009-08-10T13:32:06.288-07:002009-08-10T13:32:06.288-07:00Mrs Lazaro- That really in unfortunate about your ...Mrs Lazaro- That really in unfortunate about your shrimp. And as a waitress I think I am very attentive, if I see someone at my table so much as grimace at the taste/temp, I will head right over and do everything to fix it.<br />I should have mentioned in the post that when the man called me over to say the Prime was cold, he had already eaten half. In fact, he already had three or four bites the second time he told me things we great! He was either seriously confused, or decided mid-dinner he didn't want to pay.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.G.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02529350394018139741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-68902810266352296992009-08-10T12:26:33.502-07:002009-08-10T12:26:33.502-07:00Wow, your manager is awesome!
There was this one ...Wow, your manager is awesome!<br /><br />There was this one time I ordered grilled skewered shrimp and a baked sweet potato, and the server came over TWO SECONDS after she dropped off the food--before I had even touched it--and asked if everything looked okay. <br /><br />I, of course, said "yes." It looked fab. <br /><br />Three minutes later, she did her second check with us, and I was still working on my sweet potato. I hadn't touched my shrimp. <br /><br />"Is everything OK?"<br />"Yes."<br /><br />Only after that did I take a bite of shrimp and realize it was stone cold and raw; totally disgusting! I had a hell of a time getting her back to our table after that... by the time she walked by again and I could get her attention, it was too late to cook the shrimp as all the people I was eating with were done. And she was a total snot about it. <br /><br />So while this guy was a total asshole, I, too, have been the customer who says everything is OK twice only to complain after. I think sometimes servers rush the whole "checking in" process. Give me time to take a bite first!<br /><br />Great post. :]Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875690858818999571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-32493139630648639632009-08-10T10:26:40.070-07:002009-08-10T10:26:40.070-07:00I hate tables like these, they walk in determined ...I hate tables like these, they walk in determined to find something to complain about, and these people are experts at obtaining the free meal. My managers are super accomodating- to a point. If a customer acted the way that one did, my managers would probably react the same way, perhaps minus colorful expletives! :) Glad your manager had your back. God bless!M.L.Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573703656461190898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-88379946728812670722009-08-10T10:05:19.340-07:002009-08-10T10:05:19.340-07:00Servers/ex-servers are the harshest critics. (Myse...Servers/ex-servers are the harshest critics. (Myself included).<br /><br />Sorry that customer was such an asshole! I can't imagine being spoken to that way. Ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-16792204752321522252009-08-09T22:39:29.799-07:002009-08-09T22:39:29.799-07:00Ninja- That really is a shame you have had such te...Ninja- That really is a shame you have had such terrible service..<br />If a guest at one of my tables is not happy I will do everything in my power to change there situation... even if I have to go above the managers head, and sneak them a free piece of cheesecake..G.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02529350394018139741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-76760888994510653512009-08-09T22:17:12.601-07:002009-08-09T22:17:12.601-07:00Oh god that guy was a dick I was referring to some...Oh god that guy was a dick I was referring to something totally different. It seems like every time my order gets messed up, the server asks if its ok. When I say its not ok they get all pissy. My theory is don't ask if you don't want to know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633893734484536832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-88232610831213675092009-08-09T14:28:02.723-07:002009-08-09T14:28:02.723-07:00Ninja- The thumb in the drink drives me CRAZY to!!...Ninja- The thumb in the drink drives me CRAZY to!! Its so filthy and germy..I have been known to ask for a new one if it is brought out this way..<br /><br />As for the cold food, he did not complain politely. Twice he said things were great, and later yelled at me across the restaurant to complain it was terrible..I honestly have no problem fixing a mistake, I want the guest to be happy. Not only is it my job, but it will also reflect on my tip percentage. But this gentleman was beyond rude throughout the meal, and violently demanded a freebie, so my manager told him to stick it...And I was quite happy she did! <br /><br />Thanks for the comment.G.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02529350394018139741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-15935523844258670602009-08-09T14:07:31.476-07:002009-08-09T14:07:31.476-07:00Hey G.H I love the blog, but I feel like as an ex-...Hey G.H I love the blog, but I feel like as an ex-restaurant worker/customer I had a few things to add.<br /><br />When I come into your restaurant please don't assume just because I have children that they are hooligan monkey children who need to be seated as close to the bathroom or fire exit as possible. <br /><br />As amusing as it may be, please don't drop a single napkin in the middle of a table of 5 and run back gleefully laughing at the carnage that just erupted.<br /><br />If you bring my food to my table cold, or missing something and when asked I complain politely please don't be a thunder douche, and walk off all snotty with my plate.<br /><br />For the love of god keep your fucking thumb out of my fucking drink! If you can't carry 5 glasses at once make 2 trips, or get a damn tray. The next server that dips his hand in my drink is getting stabbed in the neck with one of those shitty little childrens' crayons.<br /><br />If I order a corona with no fruit, and you don't know what it means just ask. the next time you bring it to me stuffed with a fucking lime, I am going to stab you with the above mentioned crayon.<br /><br />Having worked in a restaurant I know that sometimes you come upon a customer with his mouth full of food, please.....walk away.....Do not stand there watching me eat, I don't like. NO ONE likes it. Run along and come back later, or make polite conversation with my wife, please!<br /><br />We just met, I don't want to know how unexpected your last menstrual cycle was, I do not care that you and your girlfriend broke up when I you caught her fucking the plumber, I don't want to hear that you have the worst manager/chef/owner etc on the planet. Seriously, stop raping my ears!<br /><br /> Man I could go on for days and days, but please wait staff of the Universe realize that for every shitty, arrogant, obnoxious guest there is a shitty, incompetent, lazy server.<br /><br />Cheers and have a great day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633893734484536832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-31444211201807660652009-08-09T10:27:55.007-07:002009-08-09T10:27:55.007-07:00I've never heard of Blue rare, but I have hear...I've never heard of Blue rare, but I have heard of Pittsburgh Style. People are ridiculous anymore. Kudos to both you and your manager for not taking any shit.JumpIthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679491498657927023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-68694792302154034432009-08-09T09:33:49.414-07:002009-08-09T09:33:49.414-07:00Of the dozens and dozens of managers that I've...Of the dozens and dozens of managers that I've worked with, I can count on one hand the number who had the balls your manager has. Most will just comp it because that's what the head office wants anyway, as if they never trusted our judgement. Buy that woman a drink on me!Ex-Restaurant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100303539994144591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410456309456903679.post-47600976355229815712009-08-08T21:53:11.500-07:002009-08-08T21:53:11.500-07:00Your manager is awesome. Additionally, I've ne...Your manager is awesome. Additionally, I've never heard of a Blue Rare steak before, but I wish I hadn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com