7 Pet Peeves Every Restaurant Hostess Has | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

7 Pet Peeves Every Restaurant Hostess Has

This is what bothers me the most.

316
7 Pet Peeves Every Restaurant Hostess Has
Unsplash

I have been at the same restaurant for a long time. And I have dealt with a lot of customers, and a lot of problems. Here is a list of things us hosts are really tired of hearing.

1. "Can we get a booth?"

Look, if it is a busy Friday and Saturday night and I have a table with chairs ready. Please sit there. The food doesn't taste any different. The chairs aren't any more or less comfortable than a booth. Please make my job easier and just sit there. Usually, we will ask if we are putting you somewhere that isn't a booth. 80% of the 99 Restaurant is booths. So I will get very very annoyed if I am heading towards a booth and you tell me you want one.

2. "Do we pay here or at the table?"

I promise we can not take your payment up front. It is all done by the server. Just sit down it is okay.

3. "It's so cold in here, can we shut off the AC?"

Well you are not the only person in the restaurant and there are others who need the AC. If you are cold, bring a sweater. Moving over to the next table over isn't going to warm you up, I promise.

4. "Can we sit at this certain booth, even though the one you brought me to is just fine??"

Okay this is my biggest pet peeve. If I go to bring you to a booth, and you tell me you want another one, odds are I'm going to judge you. Especially when the one you pick is covered in dirty cups and napkins. I mean it's not like I don't have a million other things to do.

5. "Can we get 6 waters, 7 sets of silverware and some popcorn?"

As a host, that is not my job. My job is done as soon as you're sat down. The server coming will grab you everything you need to finish your meal, and you know the best part??? You will tip them to do so!!!

6. "Can we sit on the other side of the restaurant, even though there isn't even a server over there??"

No, no, no. I do not want to hunt down a server to run to the other side of the restaurant, just so you can get a different view. Please just join us on the correct side.

7. "I'm a little weeded, can you clean my tables for me?"

Look I am a server too, and I know how hard it is when all your tables get up at once, but let me tell ya. It is very hard to answer the phone, seat the door, and clean your tables. Stay on top of them, or at least clean the mess off of them. Make my life a little easier please.



Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1872
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

16607
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3511
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments