http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/ Culinary Rants & Raves from Bay Area Foodies and Professionals Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:08:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2082 Path to the Truth Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:23:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2082 Shuna,You are right on the money with this one. I have spent the last 16 years in the food service industry, doing everything from waiting tables, hostessing, line cook, prep cook, bar tending to ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2073 Sam Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:08:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2073 This is a great idea - but at the same time let's force those same servers to spend 25% of their hard-earned wages on being our customers for a truly rounded experiment. They should ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2068 Owen Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:23:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2068 Interesting to see some friends and/or acquaintances on here (hi Shuna, Stephanie, Brett).Despite various connections to the restaurant industry, I have in fact only worked at the one job that is clearly lower on the ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2064 John Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:38:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2064 Well, I guess you could say I have spelling issues (or maybe just didn't want to take the time to deal with it. You never know, do you?)Stephanie, I apologize for misspelling your name. My ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2063 Rachelle Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:37:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2063 The thing is that, while mistakes are perfectly normal and forgivable, complete lack of respect for your position and customers is not. Nor is complacency. I admit that I cannot always accurately read people ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2061 Michael Procopio Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:54:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2061 Shuna,My friends and I have often mused on what wonders a compulsory service stint could work. I'm all for it!I am a professional server (who also served his time behind the lines in the kitchen) ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2060 FaustianBargain Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:18:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2060 looking at anita's links..if i knew where linecook415worked, i'd never patronise that restaurant. i love food and i believe that the person whose hand cooks and serves a meal transfers *something* to the meal. when ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2057 brett Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:40:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2057 Woof!Sorry. I should say something more intelligent. I'm just glad to see that eating out inspires so much passion! Everyone's right on both sides. Restaurant guests should be graceful and polite. Service should be a ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2055 shuna fish lydon Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:24:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2055 Goodness Me Oh My.You know what? We all have a story. We all get horrible and exceptional service, we all work hard to make money, we all want to be treated with respect, we all ... http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2054 FaustianBargain Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:59:00 +0000 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2007/11/15/waitstaff-needed-the-mandatory-service-industry-draft/#comment-2054 i dont know about this 'diner's rights' posts and articles that is going around the net...but a google search brought up this..L.A. Times, "Diners, stand up for your rights"i would like 'John' to give ...