You Don't Work Here

When you’re having a banquet, really, sit back and relax….after all, isn’t that why you’re having your event at a restaurant instead of at your home?

First of all, when I’m serving the punch you ordered (One non-alcoholic and one with champagne) don’t walk up to me and tell that last time your were here, there were littlenapkins on the punch table. If people were helping themselves, then I would have put them there, but they’re not, I’m serving the punch as everyone is seated. There is a tablecloth on the table, little napkins aren’t necessary.

Next, don’t tell me that last time you were here, there were little signs saying “Non-Alcoholic” and “Alcoholic” in front of the punch bowls. Last time you had 50 people milling about helping themselves…..there are only 17 of you, I’ve got it handled.

Ah, the cake…..I was informed that last time they were here, they had a lot of cake left over, so be sure and cut large pieces. Here’s a thought, buy a smaller cake.

THENNNNNNNN…..you stop me in the middle of taking the orders to tell me that you think some bread should be served. I quietly tell you that the bread will be served when the salads are served. What I really wanted to say was, “For crying out loud lady! Take a chill pill! Quit bothering me! I’ve got it under control!”

Don’t even start to get in a conversation with me about how long after the salads are served, that I should turn the order in to the kitchen. It’s my job to time it out with the kitchen, not yours. Besides that, you have no idea what you’re talking about.

Every event has it’s head honcho who planned it. You can order your helpers around when it comes to decorating the tables, but don’t try that with us. We’re the professionals, we know how to run this, we do it every week.