For I feel like i have pissed off a friend of mine and it makes me feel hollow and empty inside. It isnt the first and most likely wont be the last. :(
I either say something or do something that pisses them off. Or the most common way, we just drift apart and find other interests. :(
I believe that is one of the main reasons I am in the hotel industry cause I can interact with people and feel really happy that I meet new people. But then before I could say or do anything that would piss them off (or get me fired) they are gone and I will have a new set of individuals to interact with.
For the entire day I have had this nagging pain like I wanna cry my eyes out,but I have been fighting it. The disadvantage with being all happy and everything, when I feel like crap everyone can see it! I dont wanna look anyone in the eye or even be in the same room with anyone.
They say if you hate something about yourself either change it if you can or learn to love it if you can't. I noticed that it is easier said than done.
I drove a coworker (close to) home and even though I didnt get to ask him the question that I ask everyone. He brought it to my attention that my life sucks because of me. I make my life suck.
I want something outragous to happen so that I will just Let Go of all my fears and inhibitions.
People saying that I am fake but how can I be fake if I was never real in the first place. Now to find a way to express my fakeness to the point of realness, even if it is to become even faker than they think I am.
Ok I think I will give up the rant (or confession whatever this is!)
OXXO
Mayeshah!!!
P.S. hope you enjoy this song!!^
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Confidence
- Personality (you are dealing with the public...an angry host = angry customers)
- A decent memory (which server was sat last? you must be able to remember certain details)
- Ability to deal with problems that may suddenly arrive (ie : large parties, slow busboys, etc)
- 1You must be personable and inviting. It is your job to welcome/say goodbye to customers. You are the first and last person they will see, and you must leave them with a good impression. When a customer walks in, greet them cheerily with something along the lines of "Hello! Good afternoon and welcome to ___________. How many in your party?" Seat them as soon as possible (waiting makes them angry).
- 2Know your table rotation. The tables in the restaurant are numbered, and each server has his/her designated "section" of tables. It is your job to "rotate" through each server.
Rules of Table Rotations:
1. You should not seat the same server twice in a row. I can almost guarantee that another server will get on your case about this...not good.
2. If you give one server a 5,6,7+ top table then be sure to compensate the other servers by giving them several 2,3,4 top tables. **1 top tables do not count because they don't bring in a lot of tips for the waitstaff...do not count them in your table count.
3. If possible, keep track of how many table each server has received. This will help to minimize the number of seating mistakes.
4. Avoid asking customers where they would like to sit...they almost always choose a table that screws up the rotation.
- 3Dealing with co-workers:
1. Your manager- I have 3 different managers. 2 of them are understanding and flexible, and one is a complete a** My best advice is to avoid stirring up trouble with any of your managers. If they ask you to sweep the floor, then sweep the floor. If the ask you to bus, then bus. End of story.
2. The waitstaff- Bottom line...waiters and waitresses are petty and whiny. They will complain about the number of tables they get and they will constantly compare themselves to the other waiters. I suggest trying to befriend as many waiters as possible to avoid seating complaints. If they get on your case, listen to what they're griping about and try to be understanding to them...they deal with the same annoying customers as you. Say something non-confrontational like "You do your job and I'll do mine. I'll get you more tables if I can..." If they really get on your case, talk to your manager.
3. Busboys- Busboys are slow...they never clean the tables well...they always leave crumbs. My best advice is to keep a wet rag at the host stand so that you can wipe off any excess crumbs left by them before seating a party.

