Monthly Archives: February 2010
Make’em Laugh
Last night I was delivering some bacon wrapped scallops to a table. As I approached the couple I put it in the centre of the table when the ensuing conversation took place. Her: Oh no that is for my husband. I don’t like seafood.Me: I don’t like seafood either.Her: Oh really.Me: Yes everytime I see […]
I Lost It For A Moment Last Sunday
I had this table of two ( which makes sense cause it was Valentines anyway ) that comes in after waiting a bit at the bar. He comes to the table with a glass of wine. Without ordering anything else to drink other than water they both order an entree. I think they had an […]
A Twist Of Fate – 1993
In 1992 after my first contract on the ships I came back to Canada to take the Cordon Bleu Pastry Course in Ottawa. The course was starting in September and I had managed to procure some affordable accomodation at the YMCA during the three months the course would last. I was working between the Chateau […]
It Was Relentless
Okay I haven’t commented or posted over the weekend due to the hundreds of people we served over the weekend. Valentines combined with the fact it fell on the weekend meant Friday Saturday and Sunday were going to be busy. Today is a provincial holiday so it will be busy again but I am not […]
This Is Going To Be A Good Weekend
Our forecast for Saturday is 700 and for Sunday 900 covers. By all indications judging from tonight this is going to be a money making weekend. My last table had their IPOD out figuring out the tip. I am going, oh no this doesn’t look good. Then they pay and leave me 20%! Tonight my […]
My Best Top 5 Jobs – Number 2
The last few weeks I have been going through what I consider my top 5 jobs of all time. Some that were pretty good didn’t make the list but the reason why I chose what I did choose was not only were they fine jobs but each one changed my life in a certain way. […]
Kneeling Down
Sometimes while I am working I see a waiter or waitress kneel down to speak with the guest at eye level and take the order. I personally couldn’t do this cause I would have a hard time standing up afterwards and after only a couple of times my back would begin to ache. I am […]
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Thanks But I Will Just Stick To Buying My Own Beer
Last night was not one of your busy nights. I had 3 tables going and then I was cut and walked out with $46. So I planted myself at the bar and ordered myself a couple of staff beers and watched our Canadian hockey team eke out a shootout win over the mighty Swiss. For […]