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Scientists Say It’s More Stressful to Be a Waiter Than a Neurosurgeon
A new study has found that demanding jobs offering employees little control—step forward weekend brunch server on a 12 hour split-shift—are among the most detrimental to mental and physical health.
Are British Restaurants Screwing Waitstaff Out of Tips?
The recent media furore over the tipping policy of some of Britain’s largest chain restaurants came as a shock to many, but for those in the industry, the headlines are saying nothing new.
The Banana Hammock-Wearing Rollerblader Who Disrupted Lunch Service
Every summer, the restaurants in downtown Sarasota, Florida go on a hiring freeze. Luckily one café—run by a husband and wife duo—always kept a few positions open. But it was the banana hammock-wearing rollerblader who shook things up for both the...
Menu Substitution Is a Sign of Bad Manners
I’ve been a chef for seven years, and in the last year or so, I’ve noticed a sharp increase in the amount of people asking for elements to be removed from dishes; bits to be swapped from one onto the other. It drives me fucking insane.