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80s Drink Nostalgia Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of 1980s Alcohol Trivia Step back into the 80s with this fun drink nostalgia quiz! Can you remember the cocktails, beer brands, and wild bar trends that defined the decade? Test your knowledge with 80s trivia on wine coolers...

Step back in time to the era of neon lights, cassette tapes, and legendary parties with this fun and nostalgic 80s drink quiz! Test your knowledge of 80s alcohol history, trivia, and iconic drinks that defined the decade. #80s #quiz #alcohol

Think you’re a true beer connoisseur? Put your knowledge to the test with our ultimate beer trivia quiz! From classic lagers and hoppy IPAs to brewing history and fun beer facts, this challenge will separate the casual drinkers from the true brewmasters. #beer #quiz

How Bad is Binge Drinking in Iowa? 12 Alcohol Statistics - Server Certify Iowa continues to grapple with problems with alcohol. The state regularly rates among the highest in the nation for alcohol consumption and heavy drinking. Drinking is considered heavy when it crosses...

15 percent of minors in Iowa (aged 12-20) have reported binge drinking in the past month. This exceeds the national average of 10 percent.
-- Source: Iowa Health and Human Services
#Iowa #bingedrinking #underagedrinking #alcohol

What to Say When a Restaurant Customer Is Upset About Something You Can’t Control - Server Certify The tables are stacking up. The busy dinner rush is upon you. Out of the corner of your eye, you see the look of irritation. A customer is flagging you down, preparing to give you an earful. You feel ...

According to a 2022 Zendesk survey, 81 percent of customers stuck with a business that showed positive customer service experiences even in the face of problems. Find ways to lead with solutions. #ServerTips

❄️ "Winter Warmers: Seasonal Cocktails to Recommend!"

Hot toddies, spiked cider, or peppermint martinis.
Quick recipes for staff to try at home or suggest to guests.
What’s your favorite winter drink to make or enjoy?
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If A Restaurant Server Does This 1 Little Thing, They're Likely To Get A Bigger Tip Although there is no industry standard, folks in the culinary world have strong opinions.

“Memorizing orders is more common in fine dining restaurants, and writing down the order is more common in casual spots,” she said. “Industrywide, though, I think writing down orders is more common than memorization.” #ServerLife

📋 "5 Essentials for Training New Servers"

Shadow experienced team members.
Practice menu memorization.
Learn upselling techniques.
Roleplay common customer interactions.
Emphasize teamwork and communication.
Managers, what’s your best training tip?
#ServerLife #RestaurantTips

There's One Word That Strikes Fear Into the Heart of Every Server Work-life balance is challenging for people who work in restaurants because schedules can be unpredictable. It can be hard to have a social life, tell people what time you are getting off work, or go ...

Restaurant shifts, particularly for servers, have no clear ending time. Just because the restaurant closes at 10 p.m. doesn’t mean anyone is leaving at that time. Some shifts can end unexpectedly sooner if the restaurant isn’t busy. #ServerLife

"It Often Has The Biggest Markup On The Menu": Restaurant And Fast Food Workers Are Spilling Insider Secrets That Customers Would Probably Never Guess "I'm an Olive Garden employee. Anything labeled as 'endless' is truly endless, so some people stuff themselves until they are literally sick. All the employees hated the never-ending pasta bowl promot...

"I'm an Olive Garden employee. Anything labeled as 'endless' is truly endless so some people stuff themselves until they are literally sick. All the employees hated the never-ending pasta bowl promotion because people would literally throw up at the table and keep eating." #ServerLIfe #OliveGarden

‘It’s going to kill us’: Michigan servers testify in Lansing about changes to tipped wages Advocates say making servers minimum wage workers would provide more stable income and combat workplace biases, while opponents to chaning tipped wages claim servers will make less money overall.

“Not a single one of us makes minimum wage. The majority of us probably on our worst day make at least double minimum wage, and $15 an hour it’s gonna kill us. It’s going to leave families homeless. This is not something that the restaurant and the people employed by it are going to survive.”

🍷 "Perfect Pairings: How to Recommend the Best Drink for Every Dish!"

Steak? Suggest a bold red wine.
Seafood? Offer a crisp white or a light lager.
Dessert? Pitch a sweet port or coffee-based cocktail.
What's your go-to drink pairing recommendation?
#ServerLife

Restaurant charges $120 to add pineapple on pizza | CNN A UK pizzeria has created uproar by introducing Hawaiian pizza to its menu, but with a princely price tag of £100 (around $122).

“I say ‘no’ to pineapple,” Lupa’s head chef Quin Jianoran said. The Panapoulous brothers mixed “Chinese sweet and sour flavors with a traditional Italian product. It’s very controversial, because people literally love it and people hate it. We’re just taking a stance.” #pizza #pineapple

Frustrated Diners Are Tipping at the Lowest Rate in Years Rising prices and ubiquitous requests for tips have diners feeling less generous.

Restaurant prices have gone up, quality has stayed the same, and servers are paying the price. Tips are at their lowest levels in six years. Experts blame mandatory gratuities, which have resulted in some diners tipping less, and menu prices, which have spiked in recent years. #ServerLife

📝 "Tip for Servers: Upselling Without Being Pushy!"

Instead of asking, "Would you like dessert?", try:
"Our cheesecake pairs perfectly with a coffee — can I bring one for you?"
Make it feel like a recommendation, not a sale.
Share your best upselling tips in the comments!
#ServerLife #ServerTips

New York law aims to kill 'black market' for restaurant reservations The Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act targets reservation scalping on sites like Appointment Trader and takes effect in February.

New York law will prohibit third-party services from arranging reservations without an establishment’s permission. It was created in response to a “black market” in which restaurant reservations are scooped as soon as they are posted and then sold for a premium. #NYC #restaurants #scalping

South Carolina Alcohol Facts & Statistics - Underage Drinking, DUIs 18 critical South Carolina alcohol-related facts and statistics about underage drinking, binge drinking, DUIs, hospitalization, and death.

10.8% of individuals aged 12 to 20 in South Carolina reported past-month binge alcohol use. Source: South Carolina SAMHSA
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#alcohol #bingedrinking #southcarolina

🎥 "3 Subtle Signs Someone's Had Too Much to Drink 🍸🚫"

Slurred speech or inability to focus.
Repeatedly forgetting orders.
Overly emotional or aggressive behavior.
Share this with your team to keep your guests safe and your establishment compliant.
#ServerLife #RestaurantTips #intoxication

📚 "5 Things Every New Server Should Know on Day One!"

Know the menu inside out.
Smile — even on tough days.
Be clear and confident when upselling.
Handle mistakes with grace.
Always double-check the order before sending it out.

#ServerLife #ServerTips #RestaurantTips #RestaurantManagement