Lately I have been watching a great deal more British television with my girlfriend. She spent some time on the other side of the pond and enjoys it quite a bit. I have always been horrible with accents and lose the comedic timing while I am mentally translating. She convinced me to give it a […]
About David Hayden
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“I’d like a reservation for this Saturday at seven o’clock”
A funny restaurant photo for all of you Can I get an Amen?
Restaurant Terms From The Side Station
You’ve probably heard that Eskimos have over 9000 words for snow, but none for whatever term that furthers the point of person using this statistic. This is a commonly accepted urban legend. In reality, societies create words to describe whatever the need to communicate. Language evolves to meet the needs of the society that uses […]
I’ll Be Your Server Tonight
I am incredibly pleased to announce an event that has been in the works for quite some time. On January 20th, 2012 I will be hosting an event showcasing some of Kansas City’s brightest serving talents as they reflect on life in an apron. “I’ll Be Your Server Tonight†is a unique opportunity for servers […]
8 Signs Servers Never Want To See In Their Restaurant
There are certain signs that no server wants to see at their restaurant or in their section. Walking in to see any of these signs as they arrive for another shift is enough to strike terror in the heart of a server. On the day after Thanksgiving, here are eight signs you can be thankful […]
About The Author
David Hayden was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He took his first serving job in 1996. Since that time, he has worked for over a dozen different restaurant companies. He has held both hourly and salaried positions at independent and corporate restaurants. He has waited on over 100,000 guests and trained hundreds of servers. He has been named "Best Server in Kansas City" the last three years by the local weekly paper.
