An Apron Filled With 38 Server Memes for Witty Waiters (and Waitresses) Living Shift to Shift

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Jul 1, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

Being a waiter or waitress is not a simple task. Sure, we're roped into the lifestyle by the flexible hours, the built-in friendships, and the mountain of tips, but a lot of the glitz and glamor starts to fade away. After wearing the same non-slip shoes for years on end and after juggling the drama of all of your coworkers dating, breaking up, and getting frisky with the restaurant manager, server life can get a little taxing. Alas, servers have a beacon of hope at the end of their closing shift! After being surrounded by the smell of truffle aioli all day, they put in their comped meal order at the end of the night and go home to enjoy the most delicious fries you've ever imagined for the low low cost of their daily dignity. 

A server's life is a rite of passage. To learn how to be a good customer, we must first walk in the shoes of the server. Although many Karens and Kevins preach this ideology, we rarely see the good behavior playing out, even after they've served their time behind the kitchen lines at the restaurant. 
 

So if you're a server living shift to shift who's just trying to make it through the weekend rush, take a load off and enjoy these relatable memes that'll give you a newfound strength to tackle your next 12-top!

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    When a customer takes both copies of the credit card receipts WHERE ARE THEY?!?! esta
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    Me fighting the urge to say "behind" when I walk past someone in public
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    When a Karen sees a manager in training:
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    Manager: We're all in the same boat *The boat*
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    Me The security cameras Me Taking food Taking fo
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    Customer asking me to turn down the AC in the restaurant me flat out lying to them that I will
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    soup of the day soup du jour
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    my friends: What's it like to work in restaurants? me: Well, i wrote this song that should sum it all up.
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    When your work bestie tells you they're about to quit
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    FIRE 20:35 FIRE 1 Half Slab 1 Sna 1 Fries 1 Cedar Salmon Mashed Potatoes Medium Broccoli (CHANGED) Well Done As 1 NY ΣΤ Me Table C 213 Extremely Well Done #108 Guest Has No Teeth FIRE
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    "Our hamburgers cost $22.50 without a side" EAT
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    Manager appreciating my positive attitude, saying "He never says No to any task" me who didn't know we could say No
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    when you get to work and find out somebody else done quit.
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    New guy: why do you keep getting all the good tables? Me: This is the way IG:@Server_Life
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    Remembering my years in the restaurant industry this morning CURSSION PICKUP I DIDNT JUST FAKE A WHOLE PERSONALITY FOR YOU TO NOT TIP ME All Take Out Orders Please Pick up at Window
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    emsbowe @emsbowe Job description of a Server: "An unlicensed therapist, who prostitutes their soul for tips"
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    Managers: Let's make sure we all help each other. Also the manager during a rush: IG:@Server_Life
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    Me: *praying for a busy night* Coworker: *praying for a slow night* God: IG:@Server_Life
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    When you prove your table wrong and they stiff you i've won...... but at what cost? IG:@Server_Life
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    Drinks after my shift Savings account Me
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    *Me coming in after not working for 3 straight months* Manager: Can you close tonight? Me: I quit! IG:@Server_Life
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    How I walk by the host stand when I keep getting skipped on rotation B
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    Customer: I don't have my ID--but hey, you over there. You know me. Right?? Me: I've never met this man in my life.
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    When somebody asks me why I'm still in the service industry @honestrestaurantmanager Hello, I like money 00
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    Someone tell me what this emoji is Sky @curlyhead_sky99 My customer service face when it's busy and I'm trying not to go mad
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    0 RES THE ONLINEND OPAWORE RICA Gi 0 ME 04468026D C SERIES 2013 Secretary of the Treasury. C 13 C ALWENT YDOLLARS Ch Ta Se Amount: Am 60.43 06 +TIP TAXATION IS THEFT 000 +T =TOTAL .43 60 I agree to pay the above total amount pursuant issuer agreement
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    When work has made you dead inside but still need to act positive because you have bills to pay ORDER HERE
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    Me: I need more hours so I can make some more money. Boss: can you stay an extra 5 minutes? Me:
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    How I'm going to start paying my bills... Amount $17.04 Tip: TAL: 17.04 08/02 15:42:02 SL CIFE IG: @SERVER_LIFE
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    When the annoying kid running around the restaurant finally hits the table and starts crying Resta Me
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    estaurant Memes WHAT PEOPLE THINK CUSTOMER SERVICE IS WHAT CUSTOMER SERVICE REALLY IS
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    Servers tipping when they go out to eat at another restaurant Restaurant Memes Servers when they have to tip out at the end of the night
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    *The manager yelling at someone for order* up an Me who actually put it through: .
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    me in the weeds after being triple sat the host seating another table in my section
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    HR showing me on the cameras, where I called in sick from the parking lot. Memes P/
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    When Karen tries to use a year old coupon from a different restaurant Restauran Memes
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    My manager trying to calm the situation Karen complaining Me Memes
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    Me: ugh, finally caught up with all my tables Host: +4 Memes
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