Fine Dining Server

cajunasian

Ocean Springs, MS

Female, 31

Graduated with a Bachelor's; I worked my way up into the fine dining industry in 6 years. My next position will be in management. I'd like to help people understand the daily stresses of the restaurant industry. As well, I'd like to help remove the stigma attached to being a server. You have a set of skills that most 9 to 5 companies require. You are a team player, a salesperson, and most importantly an elite guest relations manager. Make it a career track. Prove everyone wrong.

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Last Answer on June 01, 2013

I worked at one restaurnt for 16 years casual but lots of high end clientele since that's all my serving experience I'm a bit hesitant to apply to fine dinning (but would like to) any tips on crash course of fine dinning and do I even have a chance?

Asked by Lou over 11 years ago

So you're a college grad, but does education even matter in the serving world? I mean if you're applying at a top restaurant, do they care that you're a Harvard grad, or would they rather see extensive serving experience?

Asked by manbearpig over 11 years ago

So you wanna work in Food Services?

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Do the "name" chefs actually work in their own kitchens? IOW when I go to Jean-Georges in NYC, is HE actually in the kitchen? (And a better question, perhaps: does it even matter? Are the sous-chefs just as good with the same recipes?)

Asked by toomey over 11 years ago

I am starting on tuesday an "audition" for this place near where I live that is fine dining and i've never worked in a fine dining restaurant before so I'm trying to get the basics tips you would think I need to know to get my foot in the door

Asked by Melissa about 11 years ago

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When YOU go out to eat, are there any little things you see other servers do that tells you that they really know what they're doing? (And do you commend them for it:)?

Asked by Reno over 11 years ago

Do you write down orders? I'm always amazed when servers can remember every appetizer and entree for a table of 8. But I still usually think to myself: hey, impressive party trick, but I'd have more peace of mind if you'd just write this stuff down!

Asked by ValerieShulz over 11 years ago

I have worked at chain restraints for just under two years. Such as apple bees and red lobster im looking to move to higher end location downtown and tips for landing that dream serving job?

Asked by jessd over 9 years ago

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