So there is actually a funny story behind this napkin. The guest wanted a lobster tail for dinner. We offer lobster tails as an add-on, but not as a separate meal. I asked her if she would like to add the sides and salad to her meal and she approved. When she got the bill […]
About David Hayden
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If Hostesses Ruled The World
Restaurant servers are a highly diverse group of individuals. I think within this occupation you can find as much diversity of backgrounds and beliefs as any other in the world. There are very few common opinions that truly unite us all. I however feel that I have found one thought that unites us all. Nothing […]
Stuff Mixologists Say
I mean no offense, but I am not a fan of the “mixologist” craze. Â My opinion should carry limited weight since I do not drink. Â I have spent almost the entirety of my adult life working with bartenders though and feel qualified to share an opinion. There are three things that make a bartender great: […]
Weird Restaurant Story of the Day 6/29
It’s not every week that I get to mention 4chan and Chilis in a post. I am a little disapointed that they were on the same side of this story. The important lesson here is not to post things like this on Facebook. Remember Chilis is legion. They do not forgive. They do not forget.
Weird Restaurant Story of the Day 6/28
You have to be careful when replying to “help wanted” ads on Craigslist. Sometimes they are scams. Sometimes they are for lousy restaurants. Sometimes they want you to serve a swingers’ party in the nude.
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.
