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Open Table just released their list of the 75 “Kid Friendliest” restaurants in the United States.  I am re-releasing the site as “The 75 restaurants I will never work at.” 75 Restaurants to skip when looking for a serving job

Who said chivalry was dead?  A man is minding his own business at a restaurant and enjoying a nice date.  Then some jerk at the next table belches.  While I would simply ignore such a thing, I apparently lack the chivalry of this man.  His response: grab a butter knife and threaten to kill the […]

Many restaurants loudly proclaim that they do a great job of promoting from within.  This is a great practice.  You know what else is a great practice? Background checks.  This Sonic employee seemed to get a promotion every time he robbed his own store.  A few more and he could have been CEO. Climbing the […]

I have suffered through overhearing countless comments from jackass guests.  Every bigoted, racist, and homophobic comment they would never say if they thought I was actually listening.  Coming from guests you have to deal with it because you are at work.  Rarely would you hear an employee say such things, much less a manager.  This manager raised the bar […]

I’ve never been a fan of using public restrooms.  I avoid them when I can, but sometimes there is not a convenient option.  After reading this story, pulling over along the side of the highways just became a much better option.  Also, for those in the restaurant business this should serve as a reminder of […]