What Qualities Do We Love to See in a Server?

Thanks for your input, Sammie!

C'mon, guys....this isn't rocket science. Common sense plays a big part here, treat your customers like you would like to be treated.

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Be neat and clean.

Be pleasant.

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Bring your customer's order out in a reasonable amount of time.

Any problems? Handle them with grace, quickly and efficiently.

Keep your section clean. Heck, help keep the entire front of the house clean.

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Most of your customers really don't give a rat's ass about your problems. They have their own. Leave your problems at the door.

Know the specials.

Know your menu, and be able to recommend items when the customer asks.

Repeat your customers' orders. You'll catch your mistakes, and give them a chance to make sure they want what they ordered.

If your memory is poor or you have a short attention span, write the order down! Personally, I would rather impress my guest with a perfect order; not my perfect memory.

Quit hanging around the service station bitching about your life and discussing your latest drunken adventures.

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Slow section? Schmooze with the tables you do have. Get 'em laughing. It will show in your tip, and it looks better to everyone when you're visiting and laughing with a guest, instead of sulking around with a sour look on your face.

Any more ideas? Send 'em in!