When you think you’re done but then you remember you have to roll silverware
When you’re bussing a table and accidentally touch someone’s half eaten food
When you want to get cut
When you want to make money
When you have two minutes to stuff your face in the kitchen
When you have to be nice to a rude table
When a 20 top says “separate checks”
When you have to get up the next morning after working the night shift
When the restaurant is practically empty but your ticket time is at 25 minutes
When your table says they are ready to order but then stare at the menu for another five minutes
When you get tipped more than 20%
When you just can’t handle it anymore and hide in the walk-in for awhile
When you need to use the bathroom and get triple sat
When you actually have enough pens when you need them
When you’re in the weeds
When you walk out with a full pocket of hard-earned cash