How Do You Get More Tips As A Waitress?
Waitressing can be a tiring job, so you should do everything you can to maximize your income while waiting tables. Here are a few simple tips to help you get more tips and encourage people to return and ask for you specifically as their waitress. Know the menu. You need to know every dish on the menu, what it comes with, and in general, how it’s prepared. If you don’t know the menu very well, ask if you can take one home with you and study it. Some people have allergies or special dietary needs and they will really appreciate you being able to help them with your knowledge of the menu, the appreciation will often result in a larger tip. Be friendly but not too friendly. You should introduce yourself, smile, and make eye contact with your customers. Check in on them periodically to see if they need anything but don’t linger. A waitress who lingers at a table making small talk can be irritating to the customers but they may be too nice to say or do anything about it until it comes time t
