Table 20 Talk

Great clip from Anthony Bourdain’s show that captures the BOH expereince.

Amy Sedaris outtakes from indie movie “Full Grown Men”.
www.fullgrownmenthemovie.com

Sasha and her Tongue Stud, originally uploaded by NYCArthur.

NYCArthur of Flicker has contributed a few pics for the design of Table 20. His images really capture the authenticity of the people in the restaurant industry.
That’s his pic up top.

Table 20 will help you to find a new job faster and easier. Until we get up and running, here is a decent article on How to get a restaurant or bar job in New York City or any city - the old fashion way.

Hey bartender! : Reporter tries his hand behind the bar.

Chowhound asks What makes LA a foodie city?

Joe Bartender interviews Nadia

The website application (www.table20.com) that is the reason for this blog is almost ready for its debut.

It’s been a long three year process hampered by lack of resources, cash and time. Then one year ago I began working with an incredible developer, ran into some unexpected cash and I made the time to focus on the details of this application.

The devil is in the details and there are an insane number of details involved in creating a user centric web application for restaurant job seekers and hiring managers. An elegant application that I believe users will find much value in using.

What began as a fairly standard job board application has completely transformed into something new and different.

I’ve taken a few risks and made a lot decisions about the site’s functionality and operation based on hunches and my past experiences as a job seeker, restaurant manager and interactive project manager.

I think you’ll appreciate the effort.

Stay tuned.

Saturday 154 Edit, originally uploaded by Knuckledragger.

Very interesting article about tipping around the world - Tipping Around the World [Political Calculations]

65 years tending bar and counting [Arizona Republic]

Ladies first? I’ve never questioned it before. Check out this article and interesting comments. Should women get special treatment? [SF Chronicle]

A study finds that the second highest rate of depression is found among food service workers. Sad to read, but not surprising. It’s hardwork making others smile while we struggle to achieve the goals that will make us smile.

Writing is not our strong suit here at Table 20, so we’re in search of a good blogger(s) to take over here.

The goal of Table 20 Talk is to talk about the restaurant industry from the worker’s perspective. Kinda like Eater and Grub Street, but specific to those in the trenches servers, bartenders, cocktailers, hosts, barbacks, busboys . . .
We’ll try to accomplish this by featuring you -the restaurant worker - your thoughts, experiences and stories. We can’t get enough of Eater’s Gatekeeper and Grub Street’s Ask A Waiter. We like what Shift Drink is doing for restaurant workers too.

This is a paid position, so if you can sling drinks to a rowdy crowd 3 deep or wrangle a 12-top plus research and write then we’re interested.

If you know anyone or if you are anyone, hit us up.

Sonny, originally uploaded by ankylosaur.

It’s Waiter and Waitress Appreciation Day - go ahead and give yourself a hug!

Diners need to reinvent their relationships with servers [SF Chronicle]

Here’s a tip: thank your server today! [Times Bulletin]

Every waiter’s frustration elequently conveyed in just under 5 minutes.

Enjoy!

The best advice is bartender advice.

We’ve seen it all, heard it all and done it all.

Customers are dying to talk to us too. I’ve consistently found that a simple “how’s it going” to even the most unapproachable lone customer, unleashes the flood gates and that’s before they’ve had a few.

It makes perfect sense - we’re a friendly face outside of their social circle, plus we get them buzzed. A good bartender is the only objective ear in most people’s lives. There is even an unspoken “bartender customer privilege” agreement.

I was happy to stumble onto the blog of a bartender named Mitchell that’s putting his advice skills to good use - Ask a Bartender

Enjoy!