Comments on: Service 101: Waiting tables IS an Honorable Profession http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html Service expert, customer service training, restaurant insights Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:19:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Food Woolf http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-4265 Food Woolf Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:44:22 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-4265 Brad, I wholly agree. Thank you so much for reading and your thoughtful words. Best, Brooke Brad,
I wholly agree. Thank you so much for reading and your thoughtful words.
Best,
Brooke

]]> By: Brad http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-4251 Brad Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:25:11 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-4251 Great article! I am a server, and I am proud of the work I do! Oh, I am aware of the servers who are apparently "second rate actors" but it makes me smile to know that I'm genuine both, in my execution, as well as the care I take in making sure my customers are happy as well! Serving people is a fundamental attribute in what makes people Human, so I will never understand why there are so many people who look down upon servers, or disregard serving as anything but a professional career choice, save for "only a 'job' for college students"... :/ I think it's a graceful, elegant and humbling experience, one that I would recommend everyone try at least once in their lives, but only if you go into it for all the right reasons, and a genuine passion for both people, and food. Great article! I am a server, and I am proud of the work I do! Oh, I am aware of the servers who are apparently “second rate actors” but it makes me smile to know that I’m genuine both, in my execution, as well as the care I take in making sure my customers are happy as well! Serving people is a fundamental attribute in what makes people Human, so I will never understand why there are so many people who look down upon servers, or disregard serving as anything but a professional career choice, save for “only a ‘job’ for college students”… :/ I think it’s a graceful, elegant and humbling experience, one that I would recommend everyone try at least once in their lives, but only if you go into it for all the right reasons, and a genuine passion for both people, and food.

]]> By: Service 101: Living A Life of Service http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-3362 Service 101: Living A Life of Service Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:12:53 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-3362 [...] the food industry, it’s also about exploring the world behind food. Past the great meals, restaurants, the work, and relationships with talented chefs–there’s the deep stuff that goes on [...] [...] the food industry, it’s also about exploring the world behind food. Past the great meals, restaurants, the work, and relationships with talented chefs–there’s the deep stuff that goes on [...]

]]> By: Service 101: On Becoming the Service Coach http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-2914 Service 101: On Becoming the Service Coach Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:22:48 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-2914 [...] All this teaching has revealed to me something much bigger is going on: it’s one thing to give good service, but it’s another thing entirely to pursue the vocation of being of service. I never fathomed [...] [...] All this teaching has revealed to me something much bigger is going on: it’s one thing to give good service, but it’s another thing entirely to pursue the vocation of being of service. I never fathomed [...]

]]> By: KMoore http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-2802 KMoore Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:58:24 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-2802 I am also a full time server/bartender by choice and I love my work. I also have a bachelor's degree in English with a certificate in South East Asian studies, and if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me when I was getting a "real job" I wouldn't even need this one! Sometimes I do struggle with that attitude (10 yr high school reunion anyone? lol) but most of the time I chalk it up to people being confused by choices they don't understand and remind myself that being content in my lifestyle is all that matters. I have worked in a cube for a yearly salary and it drove me out of my mind, it just was not for me and my personality. I love meeting people and hearing their stories. I love surprising people with outstanding service. I love the camaraderie in the back of the house and the excitement of a busy Saturday night. I especially love giving it my all while I'm at work, but then being able to fully leave it behind once I get home. I also have a favorite quotation from Willie Nelson that always gets a chuckle: "Farmers work the hardest, waitresses are second, and hookers get an honorable mention." I am also a full time server/bartender by choice and I love my work. I also have a bachelor’s degree in English with a certificate in South East Asian studies, and if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me when I was getting a “real job” I wouldn’t even need this one!

Sometimes I do struggle with that attitude (10 yr high school reunion anyone? lol) but most of the time I chalk it up to people being confused by choices they don’t understand and remind myself that being content in my lifestyle is all that matters. I have worked in a cube for a yearly salary and it drove me out of my mind, it just was not for me and my personality. I love meeting people and hearing their stories. I love surprising people with outstanding service. I love the camaraderie in the back of the house and the excitement of a busy Saturday night. I especially love giving it my all while I’m at work, but then being able to fully leave it behind once I get home.

I also have a favorite quotation from Willie Nelson that always gets a chuckle:
“Farmers work the hardest, waitresses are second, and hookers get an honorable mention.”

]]> By: Service 101: Restaurant Christmas http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-2054 Service 101: Restaurant Christmas Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:42:11 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-2054 [...] Service 101: Waiting Tables is An Honorable Profession [...] [...] Service 101: Waiting Tables is An Honorable Profession [...]

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-1861 Rebecca Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:51:42 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-1861 Well said! I hold a culinary degree, but my family never could understand why I "wasn't interested in a career" and would rather "just have fun." Apparently fine-dining kitchen staff just "hang out" in the kitchen. These are the same people who will order the cheapest thing on the menu, and then complain that they would rather have something "off the dollar menu." Before I was a cook, I was a server, so I can always appreciate what the front-of-house staff goes through! You make or break the experience of dining for your tables, whether the guests know it or not. Keep up the great work- the writing and the serving! Well said! I hold a culinary degree, but my family never could understand why I “wasn’t interested in a career” and would rather “just have fun.” Apparently fine-dining kitchen staff just “hang out” in the kitchen. These are the same people who will order the cheapest thing on the menu, and then complain that they would rather have something “off the dollar menu.” Before I was a cook, I was a server, so I can always appreciate what the front-of-house staff goes through! You make or break the experience of dining for your tables, whether the guests know it or not. Keep up the great work- the writing and the serving!

]]> By: Service 101: On Getting Great Service http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-1806 Service 101: On Getting Great Service Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:06:20 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-1806 [...] Service 101: Waiting Tables is An Honorable Profession [...] [...] Service 101: Waiting Tables is An Honorable Profession [...]

]]> By: Service 101: Energy Crisis in America http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-1801 Service 101: Energy Crisis in America Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:59:33 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-1801 [...] Service 101: Waiting Tables is An Honorable Profession [...] [...] Service 101: Waiting Tables is An Honorable Profession [...]

]]> By: On Becoming a Service Guru http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-1617 On Becoming a Service Guru Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:29:24 +0000 http://66.147.242.177/~foodwool/2009/05/waiting-tables-is-an-honorable-profession.html#comment-1617 [...] will I be doing? I won’t be bartending or waiting tables. I won’t be managing, either. My title? Service [...] [...] will I be doing? I won’t be bartending or waiting tables. I won’t be managing, either. My title? Service [...]

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