Well my current job is hard, but it involves flying airplanes while not getting shot and shooting the other guy. As stated in the post, I was a waiter when I was a student.
But, no, you don’t just “stand around in the kitchen”. For example, for salads, we made it. You’d put orders, then check that it was right, same for drinks, you chase down silverware, whatever. It’s essentially a problem solving position if done correctly.
Hi.
Getting shot at sucks.
Imho.
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Yep, unless you’ve waited tables it’s easy to misjudge how much work it is. Waiting tables in college was probably the most intense job I’ve had. You’re in constant motion. And like you say, lots of problem solving — mostly figuring out how to interleave your activities for max efficiency. By default I tip 25% nowadays and rarely less than 20%. I also tip hotel staff and taxi drivers well. Call me nuts but I find it gratifying to leave a good tip.