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National Waitstaff Day
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2016/05 - May | Photograph By: Marjorie Christiansen Photography
This column is the first in a series of special calendar day recognitions. Selected months and days are named in tribute to the things that make America great.
For example, the entire month of May is National Peanut Month. Time to grab a big spoon and jar of Skippy. Ah’m hamneen num right mnow.
Other noteworthy May days are May 15, National Chocolate Chip Day (throw a few into my p-nut butter, wouldja?); May 14 is Dance Like a Chicken Day; May 16, Wear Purple for Peace Day; and May 30, Memorial Day and National Water a Flower Day.
But with all the fabulous eateries on the Plateau, it’s only fitting we should focus on May 21, National Waiters and
Waitresses Day.
A restaurant can serve award-winning food prepared by world-famous chefs, but if the servers don’t measure up, customers won’t come back. Successful restaurateurs know the importance of an excellent waitstaff.
Andrew Figel, owner of On the Verandah in Highlands joins the Laurel in celebrating one of the finest members of his waitstaff, Adilene Jimenez.
He says, “The waitstaff is a guest’s contact with the restaurant. First impressions make a huge impact. Adilene is precise about what’s on the menu, which changes often. She is good at explaining specials, making sure she knows ingredients and special aspects of a dish’s presentation. That speaks volumes when your waitstaff can describe in detail the selections they are suggesting.”
And it doesn’t hurt that Adilene has a great attitude and is an exceptional multi-tasker. As Andrew says, “She gets stuff done!”
Adilene Jimenez represents scores of Plateau waitstaff who make your dining experience delicious, distinctive, and divine. Whichever outstanding local restaurant summons your taste buds on May 21st, leave a little extra for your server in honor of National Waitstaff Day.
