Restaurant Server Cheat Sheet
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This ebook contains 50 quick-reference cheat sheets organised into 8 sections. Here's how to get the most from it:
SAVE IT TO YOUR PHONE
Keep this PDF on your phone. Before a shift, review the sections you need. Nervous about taking orders? Check Section 3. First week? Start with Section 1.
USE IT AS A QUICK REFERENCE
These aren't meant to be read cover to cover. Jump to whatever you need right now. Each cheat sheet is designed to give you the key information at a glance.
SCREENSHOT YOUR FAVOURITES
Found a cheat sheet you'll use often? Screenshot it so it's even faster to find. The steak doneness guide and complaint handling formula are popular ones.
PRACTICE BEFORE YOUR SHIFT
Pick one cheat sheet per day
Read it on your commute. Try the phrases during your shift. Small daily improvements add up fast.
REVIEW AFTER DIFFICULT SITUATIONS
Had a tough complaint? Check Section 6. Card declined and you didn't know what to say? Check Section 7. Use this guide to prepare for next time.