Server blunder days
I was 21 years old gal (looked like I was a teen) and was fairly new to the place and at a restaurant job. It was the first time being the only server/ host scheduled since we were so slow. I could multi-task (act as host/server/food runner/busser and side work). But I struggled to handle small talk and food/drinks at the same time
I go to refill coffee, this lady in her 50s/60s asked “are you the only one here? How come?” As I’m processing how to answer, I overfill the mug and coffee pours out onto my hand. 828
I have a high tolerance for heat and I was distracted so I didn’t feel hot coffee. None spilled on her thank goodness but now she’s freaking out. She’s pulling napkins and icing my hand. I was calm and assured her I was ok. I felt bad that she was genuinely asking a question and that happened
Does anyone have blunders from their early restaurant/food days? 201