Money, Drunk, Awkward, Restaurants and Work: Difficult

Difficult

By stressed - 12/10/2014 06:40 - United States - Statham

Today, as a restaurant manager, I had a large party of difficult guests. They sat in their private room they'd reserved for three-and-a-half hours, then caused a huge scene when it was time to pay. One guy even ran at me like he was going to hit me. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/04/2015 12:28 - United Kingdom - Dundee

Today, it was my 18th birthday and I was told I couldn't get the night off work because a party of 34 had booked into the restaurant. It turned out my family had come in to 'celebrate' by making me wait on them. They were a nightmare, thought it was hilarious to be difficult, and didn't tip. FML

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Child labor

By great parenting pal - 11/08/2020 02:01

Today, I was dining out with friends. I saw a mom instructing her young child to go to empty tables and take whatever cash had been left. I discreetly told the manager. He confronted the woman and pointed right at me. As she was being thrown out, she tossed a very heavy mug at my head. It hit me. FML

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Get back here!

By brad - 03/06/2024 21:00 - United States - San Diego

Today, the slow, incompetent kitchen staff was keeping customers waiting for their food for 20 minutes. I got sick of a bunch of grown adults with kids my age ganging up on me, so I quit on the spot, and walked. Some guy grabbed me by the collar and dragged me back to the register. People cheered. FML

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By sfabsits - 17/07/2011 07:00 - United States

Today, while I was waitressing, two girls ran up a tab of $60 in drinks. They ended up not paying the bill and walking out. My boss told me it won't be the first time or last, as he made me pay their bill. FML

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Piss off

By Anonymous - 25/05/2023 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my horrible parents turned up to the restaurant I work at just to mess with me. Dad forgot his wallet, what a surprise, and asked me to pay the bill. I refused so my manager got involved. My dad got arrested, I got fired and might lose my lousy flat if I’m late on the rent. FML

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By leela - 25/05/2013 22:13 - United States

Today, a group of guys came into my restaurant, dressed up in some kind of role-playing game clothing. Apparently I pronounced one of their fake elf names wrong, because the guy complained to my manager, who then bitched me out in front of everyone for upsetting the customers. FML

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By Chefinblack - 19/10/2015 22:13 - Australia

Today, at my prestigious sous chef job, I was preparing to plate up expensive entrees for a function of 150 people. After arriving to work 2 hours early to finalize finishing touches, they call the restaurant 5 minutes before their booking stating, 'We can't be bothered anymore, sorry.' FML

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You deserved it 1 537

Tipped off

By Anonymous - 30/09/2014 23:42 - United States - Richmond

Today, I was taking a table's order. After I finished, the guy told me, "Just FYI, I'm not a tipper." Trying to lighten up the situation, I replied, "It's amazing how many people forget I handle their food." He complained to the manager that I'd threatened him. FML

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By WaitedOut - 03/10/2012 08:07 - United States - Saukville

Today, at work, I got to wait on one of those tables where everyone had very complex orders, and some of them sent their food back. When the time finally came for me to bring them their check and receive my well-earned tip, I returned only to discover that they'd dined and dashed. FML

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Rowdy

By FMyEx - 06/12/2012 11:50 - United States - Southington

Today, I was bartending. A guest was getting belligerent so I had to cut him off. He called me a bitch and threw the rest of his drink in my face before storming off. The belligerent asscandle was my boyfriend. FML

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aleahlioness 15

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:14

Why can't people just be decent humans..

lovelyvampire 16

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:12

another exciting day on the restaurant management industry haha

Comments

brittbritt1388 10

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:31

you must work at Dennys!

oJoy 11

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:31

some people are just aresholes

top_dawg45 10

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:34

to many drinks, not enough sense! arrogant arseholes

AcieMcG 21

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:37

The struggle is real, I hated working in the industry.

katejanek 16

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:47

Hit him back!

3molliver3 16

Sunday 12 October 2014 17:33

Just call the cops

Smiley_70 22

Sunday 12 October 2014 17:51

Large party don't you take deposit beforehand. Maybe think of getting payment now before the guests start partying.

sydneysays 15

Sunday 12 October 2014 17:55

That sounds terrible..I hope they gave you a great tip..

awestruck1213 6

Sunday 12 October 2014 19:24

3 1/2 hours isn't that uncommon for a large party. Its only in the US that restaurants have a fast turn over rate.

smokecloud_ 37

Sunday 12 October 2014 20:35

I think you're missing the point.

False_Stupidity 41

Sunday 12 October 2014 21:42

No only did #23 miss the point but also the fact that this took place in the US.

AP1810 1

Sunday 12 October 2014 20:22

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Today, I found out that if you accidentally step on your boss's dog's tail, yes, you can get fired. But not because you stepped on the dog's tail. You didn't say sorry. FML

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