A lot of people think that it might be really cool to work at or even own their own restaurant. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had someone say to me, “You know, my wife-sister-brother-friend -cousin (fill in the blank) is a great cook.”
Well maybe he/she really is, but the big factor that everyone forgets is that the restaurant business is BUSINESS. Do people forget that in the business, you are working when the majority of the world is off? That means Friday and Saturday nights, usually Sundays, and definitely holidays you are at work while your family and friends are partying
And one pretty lousy holiday to be working is Valentine’s Day. Why is working Valentine’s Day so horrible? Because every amateur and idiot is plopped down at your restaurant to eat. Now, let me clarify. See, every guy that wants to score some points, or more likely just score, figures that they MUST take their lady out to dinner. It’s as if some fatal malady will befall you, or worse yet you might not get lucky, if you don’t have reservations secured for some swanky restaurant.
Working in a restaurant comes with a unique pressure on Valentine’s Day. On this day, guys and girls that have rarely if ever eat at a place where you don’t order at the pick up window are the most common guests. One problem is that these guests are accustomed to slop being served to them 10 minutes after they place their order “or dessert is free” because “when you are here, you’re family”. What crap! When the food is cooked to ordered, and no microwave exists in the kitchen, a pork chop that takes 20 minutes to cook will take 20 minutes to cook!
This is one example of what you can expect your day to be like if you are working in a restaurant on Valentine’s Day . More seasoned diners know that this day is best spent at home with your significant other, some great wine, and a delicious home cooked meal.
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Carm.
Friggin funny!! Those are the same guys that return the Pinot Grigio because it’s not sweet enough!!
Dave