Could You Make It As a Professional Waiter?
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d027073 Could You Make It As a Professional Waiter? Could You Make It As a Professional Waiter? Many of us had our first jobs working in kitchens! It wasn't glamorous but it was a job. Do you think you could make it as a professional waiter in the modern day? It's not as easy as you think! Think on these 10 quiz questions and reveal the truth!

What do you value most in a job?

What do you value most in a job?
  • Good hours
  • High pay
  • Time off
  • Supportive co-workers

You have to start a shift at 2 PM on an Saturday afternoon. How do you feel?

You have to start a shift at 2 PM on an Saturday afternoon. How do you feel?
  • Cheated, my whole Saturday is shot.
  • Okay, it's part of the job.
  • Like calling in sick and doing my own thing.

Your boss gives you the choice of two sections, which one do you choose:

Your boss gives you the choice of two sections, which one do you choose:
  • The busy one where I'll make the most money.
  • The slowest one, so I can get sent home early.
  • Whatever one they assign me to.

As a waiter, you won't ever get a reliable paycheck. Are you good with budgeting?

As a waiter, you won't ever get a reliable paycheck. Are you good with budgeting?
  • Yes, I'm a pro at being frugal and budget savvy.
  • Somewhat, but I like to indulge.
  • Nope, I like to spend it as I make it.

If your boss had to describe you in one word, they would choose:

If your boss had to describe you in one word, they would choose:
  • Tenacious
  • Charming
  • Generous
  • Frazzled

Sometimes appearance is everything in a restaurant. How would you describe look?

Sometimes appearance is everything in a restaurant. How would you describe look?
  • Classic
  • Edgy
  • Chic
  • Practical

You suspect a customer has sabotaged his own meal to get it for free. What do you do?

You suspect a customer has sabotaged his own meal to get it for free. What do you do?
  • Call them out on it in front of everyone.
  • Speak to the manager behind closed doors.
  • Comp their meal and hope they never come back.

You busted your butt serving a table of 12. They only left a 5% tip. Do you say anything?

You busted your butt serving a table of 12. They only left a 5% tip. Do you say anything?
  • Yes, I ask them what I could have done better.
  • Nope, that's the name of the game.
  • No, but I'd complain to my co-workers all night.

Do you believe that teamwork matters?

Do you believe that teamwork matters?
  • Nope, it's every man for himself.
  • Yes, teamwork makes work much easier.
  • Sometimes, but I know when to strike out on my own.

What's your attitude like on most days?

What's your attitude like on most days?
  • Positive
  • Negative
  • Somewhere in the middle