... Your articles and information are amazing. Thanks for keeping us informed and amused. I look forward to your E-mails every day and look forward to more in...
Ben Bromley: A breaking booze-news bulletin wiscnews.com 1.1.09 http://www.wiscnews.com/bnr/opinion/430122 We all know our state, which leads the nation in...
COMMENT: There's a nice news video on this story at the link below. Paul www.WaitersWorld.com Diner Offers Free Christmas Meals www.kwch.com Dec 25, 2008 ...
Restaurants hit by sales drop, high costs in 2008 By LAUREN SHEPHERD , 12.31.08, http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/12/31/ap5872418.html Declining consumer...
Top 10 Flavor Trends 2009 Source : Flavor & The Menu Magazine December 28, 2008 http://www.4hoteliers.com/4hots_nshw.php?mwi=5355 Casual, comfort flavor cues...
Ordering Made Easy As Pie The Tampa Tribune December 29, 2008 http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/dec/29/sp-ordering-made-easy-as-pie/ Pizza chains are offering...
COMMENTARY: I know many of our peers are secret bloggers or at least may have dabbled in it. Here's a fun article offering some guidance on the blogger process...
Starbucks' Union Blues Starbucks' legal wrangles with a union that wants to organize its baristas is tarnishing the coffee chain's reputation for social...
COMMENT: While the Harvard Business Publishing articles are usually directed to corporate staff, I think Professional Waiters are Business Executives in their...
COMMENT: The latest wave of minimum wage increases on both the federal and state level is adding more financial stress to restaurants and could be the "straw...
COMMENT: Great PR for this operation, especially after the fridgid two week snow storm his area had suffered. Paul www.WaitersWorld.com Pizza employees ordered...
86 Bussers - Wall Street Journal seeking waiters to interview Hello... Are you a waiter who now has to adjust to the elimination of bussers at your restaurant?...
COMMENTARY: Many of our group would like to contribute to their restaurant operations beyond just showing up for their shifts but no assuming the usual...
COMMENT: Some interesting concepts behind these advertising/marketing strategies that could be of use tableside! Paul www.WaitersWorld.com How Subliminal...
Sake surges in the U.S. By Kelly Dinardo Associated Press 01/07/2009 http://www.sltrib.com:80/food/ci_11387336 For years, most Americans knew sake -- assuming...
Starbucks plans to settle another labor complaint Starbucks has reached a settlement in principle over a Michigan barista whom the National Labor Relations...
COMMENT: Being that some of us have been tossed about with these lean economic times I thought this was a good article for those that may need some inspiration...
COMMENT: Great lesson on how tableside engagement with your guests insolving their problems can either create a strong business relationship of destoy it. ...
Zagat Survey finds service still shaky in post-Katrina New Orleans The 2009 Zagat Survey for New Orleans indicates most of the city's attractions are back...
COMMENT: One of my great peers sent this to me. How often to we shuffle robotic meaningless niceties at our guests without appreciating its real impact on our...
When I first became a waiter, I printed up my own personal business cards to leave tableside with my dining guests plus distribute at the usual professional...
Genuine... Thank you Paul for reminding us of the simple truth of genuine care and compassion. There is a lot to be said by a handshake and eye contact;...
John... Nice to hear back from you and I too am guilty of the same. We do need to concedntrate when we are engaging others both personally and professionally. ...
Great Topic Paul!!! I have an unforgettable interview experience that I use to this day as an example of teach ability. This event was probably 5 years a go...
John.. What a GREAT approach you have to your position as a role model and leader! No doubt you, your new staff, and the house benefit from your contribution....