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As a guy who worked as a waiter, I can tell you that every customer is special and no two are alike. And you can’t satisfy all of them. Especially, the crazy ones. And believe me, there are a lot of crazies. Recently, a restaurant manager shared a confession on Imgur, listing some of the worst things that have ever happened to him at work, and they will either make you relive the days spent serving people food or reconsider that part-time summer job offer at the pizzeria. Either way, his stories perfectly sum up the struggles of working in the industry, and while there are a lot of benefits, it’s clear that this career path isn’t for everyone. Scroll down for the read and tell us if you think this man has it worse than the IT guy. (Facebook cover image: Nan Palmero)
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Shana 7 years ago
Please don't mess with food though... Read somewhere some people working at a restaurant just ignored any special orders (remove x ingredient because of allergy etc) and left the ingredients in... That can kill someone if they're really allergic. I get that it's super frustrating and a lot of work when people fake allergies because they just don't like some things. also pretty annoying for people who actually are allergic. (I'm allergic to some things too, I just choose food that doesn't have any of those ingredients)
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diane a 7 years ago
I totally expect to wait for my food to be prepared and cooked to order. I am deeply suspicious of any establishment which delivers a hot meal to your table within a couple of minutes of ordering
layne 7 years ago
diane a - hot food served very quickly to a table in a restaurant was simply somethings previously frozen & handed off of chef mike (microwave)!
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Laugh Fan 7 years ago
I simply could not work in a restaurant for all the reasons above. I really admire the people that do and am sincerely grateful that they somehow manage to rise above it and keep going.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
It can be fun if you're working with a good crew, but it takes a special kind of crazy to do it long term.
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somnomania 7 years ago
God what the hell is wrong with people, I can't even fathom the whole thing with saying you're allergic when all it is is that you don't like the thing. Just order your food without X, it's that simple. No one cares if you don't like it, I promise. I don't like raw onion, so when I order a bean burrito from Taco Bell, I order it without onion. It's so easy.
Noncents 7 years ago
I am not allergic to onions, but I will occasionally vomit if I eat one (true story, just ask my friends). I used to just ask for no onions, but ended up getting them in spite of my polite request. Since I wasn't expecting them, I ended up with a mouthful on the first bite and was lucky not to reject them all over the table, at which point I had to send the plate back and wait for a redo while my guests finished their meals. So now I tell them I have an allergy. Your move, chef.
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Bea Mee 7 years ago
This is why I treat EVERYONE with respect off the bat, because people are just trying to earn a living. Do not miss the food industry, shout out to you guys making my delicious food haha.
BusLady 7 years ago
There are always the customers who feel superior to "food workers" and therefore don't believe that they deserve respect. The most demanding and rude customers are generally the worst tippers as well.
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ZombieGirl5591 7 years ago
I will never work at a restaurant again. I did for years and hated every bit of it. Every day is drama..whether its a crazy customer or kitchen guys hitting on you when all you want is your tables order...etc...I hated it. I have so much respect for my waiter/waitress when my husband and I go out to eat. If they are rushed and keep apologizing, we just tell them to take care of others first and get to us when they can...hubby and I don't mind hanging out. Then we make sure to leave a crazy tip. It really is a crappy job!
Heidi Zimmermann 7 years ago
Some people are plain A-holes...If you go to a restaurant to have a nice evening without having to cook, then be nice to the service. It's their job, they do not cook and serve on a whim because they have nothing else to do, but because they love their job and have to pay their bills like everyone else. It's not that hard, be nice to others.
layne 7 years ago
so true Heidi Zimmerman & paying the bills at such a difficult job is often not for most people. imagine some of worst offenders suddenly finding themselves in that very position & coming across their own doppelganger as yet just another major a-hole customer, only this particular one starts ringing alarm bells & flashing red lights as they just ignite & go berserk! haa-haa-haa!!! she's simply right & logical - manners, treating others w/ respect & just plain being nice is not only easier it makes sense. mutual cooperation has served human beings well moved us forward towards creating actual civilizations.
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Jen Jonke 7 years ago
All colleges should a restaurant and a required class for graduation is working in it.
Catlady6000 7 years ago
Six months in retail or restaurants requirement in order to graduate high school. If only!
Load More Replies... BusLady 7 years ago
I actually walked out of a restaurant one time with my friends, because the service was horrible, the food took forever to be served, and the food was awful. There were 2 managers there,who kept telling us that the main cook was off sick, and the guy cooking was a new hire. And only 1 waitress was on duty. Please be patient. I agreed with my friend, that those managers should have been in that kitchen helping out, and helping to serve. Instead of standing around scratching their asses. I think that is the only time I have ever walked out like that.
Shana 7 years ago
Please don't mess with food though... Read somewhere some people working at a restaurant just ignored any special orders (remove x ingredient because of allergy etc) and left the ingredients in... That can kill someone if they're really allergic. I get that it's super frustrating and a lot of work when people fake allergies because they just don't like some things. also pretty annoying for people who actually are allergic. (I'm allergic to some things too, I just choose food that doesn't have any of those ingredients)
Load More Replies... diane a 7 years ago
I totally expect to wait for my food to be prepared and cooked to order. I am deeply suspicious of any establishment which delivers a hot meal to your table within a couple of minutes of ordering
layne 7 years ago
diane a - hot food served very quickly to a table in a restaurant was simply somethings previously frozen & handed off of chef mike (microwave)!
Load More Replies... Laugh Fan 7 years ago
I simply could not work in a restaurant for all the reasons above. I really admire the people that do and am sincerely grateful that they somehow manage to rise above it and keep going.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
It can be fun if you're working with a good crew, but it takes a special kind of crazy to do it long term.
Load More Replies... somnomania 7 years ago
God what the hell is wrong with people, I can't even fathom the whole thing with saying you're allergic when all it is is that you don't like the thing. Just order your food without X, it's that simple. No one cares if you don't like it, I promise. I don't like raw onion, so when I order a bean burrito from Taco Bell, I order it without onion. It's so easy.
Noncents 7 years ago
I am not allergic to onions, but I will occasionally vomit if I eat one (true story, just ask my friends). I used to just ask for no onions, but ended up getting them in spite of my polite request. Since I wasn't expecting them, I ended up with a mouthful on the first bite and was lucky not to reject them all over the table, at which point I had to send the plate back and wait for a redo while my guests finished their meals. So now I tell them I have an allergy. Your move, chef.
Load More Replies... Bea Mee 7 years ago
This is why I treat EVERYONE with respect off the bat, because people are just trying to earn a living. Do not miss the food industry, shout out to you guys making my delicious food haha.
BusLady 7 years ago
There are always the customers who feel superior to "food workers" and therefore don't believe that they deserve respect. The most demanding and rude customers are generally the worst tippers as well.
Load More Replies... ZombieGirl5591 7 years ago
I will never work at a restaurant again. I did for years and hated every bit of it. Every day is drama..whether its a crazy customer or kitchen guys hitting on you when all you want is your tables order...etc...I hated it. I have so much respect for my waiter/waitress when my husband and I go out to eat. If they are rushed and keep apologizing, we just tell them to take care of others first and get to us when they can...hubby and I don't mind hanging out. Then we make sure to leave a crazy tip. It really is a crappy job!
Heidi Zimmermann 7 years ago
Some people are plain A-holes...If you go to a restaurant to have a nice evening without having to cook, then be nice to the service. It's their job, they do not cook and serve on a whim because they have nothing else to do, but because they love their job and have to pay their bills like everyone else. It's not that hard, be nice to others.
layne 7 years ago
so true Heidi Zimmerman & paying the bills at such a difficult job is often not for most people. imagine some of worst offenders suddenly finding themselves in that very position & coming across their own doppelganger as yet just another major a-hole customer, only this particular one starts ringing alarm bells & flashing red lights as they just ignite & go berserk! haa-haa-haa!!! she's simply right & logical - manners, treating others w/ respect & just plain being nice is not only easier it makes sense. mutual cooperation has served human beings well moved us forward towards creating actual civilizations.
Load More Replies... Jen Jonke 7 years ago
All colleges should a restaurant and a required class for graduation is working in it.
Catlady6000 7 years ago
Six months in retail or restaurants requirement in order to graduate high school. If only!
Load More Replies... BusLady 7 years ago
I actually walked out of a restaurant one time with my friends, because the service was horrible, the food took forever to be served, and the food was awful. There were 2 managers there,who kept telling us that the main cook was off sick, and the guy cooking was a new hire. And only 1 waitress was on duty. Please be patient. I agreed with my friend, that those managers should have been in that kitchen helping out, and helping to serve. Instead of standing around scratching their asses. I think that is the only time I have ever walked out like that.
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