An Introduction

The articles written here are solely from my own personal experience and my opinions may not reflect that of yours or any other in the service industry. Your opinions to me matter whether they agree or disagree with mine. I am open to all insight. I write to release. It is good for the soul as it brings subconscious thought to the conscious world which makes it a reality. I choose to write this blog as a gift to my fellow food servers who cry out to themselves that “there’s gotta be something more!” or even the ‘I-hate-this-job servers’ that have been there for so many years. This is for you.

When I write, I feel it comes from wisdom. On my journey of personal enlightenment, I’ve come to see that service is the highest form of love. And whether you like it or not, you are in sales. Now you may not love to serve, in fact most servers dislike their jobs. Though, when I am serving someone in my section, they are guest; as in a guest in my home. There’s a server mentality about that says we only have to do the minimum requirements. I learned to let go of what I think I and others should do and simply did what is best for my personal growth. I found myself making more money, getting more assistance, and getting everything I know I deserve. So can you.

I’ve been in and out of the food service industry for nearly nine years to count. Now that’s nothing to brag about but I know my way around the environment. The places can be a very negative force, clique-y and overall frustrating. There’s great days and horrible days. You know those horrible dreams about serving and falling behind on every little step? Ugh! That’s the subconscious sending you a message of some sort. Remember the rewarding days. Making 20% or more of the sales we have just accrued. Meeting that awesome person. Even getting a phone number from an attractive customer. We’ve all been there too. Regardless of our failures and successes, the important thing is to focus on the present. Now is the time!

The bottom line is we are here to make money! As much as I don’t care for money being the cause, (because it’s not) it is, however, the source of our means of being. We all would like to make more money, right? I know that I do! Everyday I strive to practice methods that I know increase my income. It’s not the amount of tables I take at once nor is it the particular section I’m working. It comes down to one simple word: Attitude. This key aspect in any forms of service or sales is imperative to practice. A great attitude means great money.

In this blog I look to assist others in the food service industry to achieve the results that they deserve and make it through, not just this industry, but in life... or any endeavor. Because we all want to make more money. My purpose is to provide insight and information on mindset, challenges and creating possibilities for those of us who have a love-hate relationship with this line of work and ultimately...

Serve the Server.
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