How to Get and Keep a Job As a Waitress

How to Get and Keep a Job As a Waitress By Joe T Marchelewski

The food service industry is far more complex than it seems, and getting a job waiting tables can be quite difficult. With so many people look for work right now, it almost seems as if there are no jobs available. Plus, employers do not have to pay as much as they used to with so many people fighting for so few jobs. However, there are certain tricks and tools someone can use to help them get a job in a restaurant or diner waiting tables. There are also certain tools and tricks someone can use to help them keep their job.

1 - It's "Who You Know." If you know someone who works at a restaurant, that is where you should start. So many people try filling out applications at every restaurant they can find, thinking that if they fill out a thousand resumes they should at least get a one job offer. However, this is not proving to be true these days. Find people you know who work at restaurants and ask them to introduce you to their boss. A referral is the best introduction.

2 - Know their food. If you walk into a restaurant and have no clue what they serve, you will be as impressive as a statue. However, if you have eaten at the restaurant, if you know their signature dish and/or if you have read some of the reviews, it will be incredibly helpful over the course of your job interview. Learn as much as you can about the restaurant and make that information work for you.

3 - Know your apples from your oranges. If you want a waitress job, the last thing you should do is say "I don't know anything about food, but I really need a job." Even if you are only applying at a diner, knowing the difference between a bagel and a bialy could get you a job offer much quicker. People do not want to have to train you, so the more prepared you seem, the better your changes.

4 - Perfect your appearance. Even if you do not have much money, you can present yourself as a clean, good looking individual. One of the chief complaints at any restaurant, bar, diner, coffee shop is cleanliness, and so managers and owners want employees who look clean. In order to get the waitress job you want, you are going to have to keep your nails trim, your hair combed, your facial hair to a minimum and your clothes at least presentable. If you look dirty, shabby or disheveled, you are shooting yourself in the foot big time.

5 - Once you have the job, use your tools. Once you have a waitress job, keep your hands dry so the plates don't slip. Keep your shoes tied (or free from laces completely) so you don't trip. Keep your cell phone off so that it doesn't chirp. Keep your eating to a minimum so that you don't burp.

6 - Don't kiss up, but don't miss an opportunity. When it comes time to fire or do layoffs, managers and owners have very little to go on. If everyone's got the same performance record, then it probably comes down to whoever the manager likes. Do your best to form a good relationship; that could go a long way towards keeping you employed in the long term.

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