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Show your appreciation to waitstaff on National Waitstaff Day - thank them with generous tips, kind words, and heartfelt gratitude!
Celebrate National Waitstaff Day on May 21 and show your appreciation for all the hardworking waiters and waitresses out there! This special day was created back in 1998 to recognize the important role that servers play in restaurants around the world. From taking orders, to refilling drinks, to helping us pick out our meals - we rely on them every day. So let's make sure they know how much we appreciate their efforts!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1827</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Waitstaff Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The establishment of Delmonico's in New York City brought a new level of service to restaurants, setting the model for the modern waitstaff.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1919</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Forming the Waiters' Club</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Waiters' Club in Melbourne, Australia was formed as a social club for waiters and later on became a pivotal union for hotel and restaurant workers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Legalizing Tipping</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tipping, an essential part of waitstaff's income, was made legal in the United States after Massachusetts legalized tips that were pooled and divided among staff.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of National Waitstaff Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Waitstaff Day was officially created to celebrate, appreciate, and recognize the efforts of waitstaff around the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Service Industry Hardships</div><div class='timeline-text'>The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges for waitstaff globally, making support and recognition on National Waitstaff Day even more critical.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a waitstaff charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Consider donating money to a waitstaff charity that provides assistance to individuals and families who are struggling financially. Your donation can help make a difference in the lives of those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write thank you cards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to write thank you cards to your favorite waitstaff members, expressing how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication. This simple act can go a long way towards showing your appreciation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a waitstaff party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your appreciation for the waitstaff by throwing a special celebration for them. Invite all of the waitstaff members to an event or party where they can enjoy food, drinks, and music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give out tips</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your gratitude by giving out generous tips to your favorite waitstaff members on National Waitstaff Day. Even small gestures like this can go a long way in showing your appreciation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share positive reviews</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share positive reviews online about your favorite waitstaff members and restaurants on National Waitstaff Day. Let others know how great these incredible people are at their jobs!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Waitstaff provide excellent service</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Waiting staff provide a great service to customers in restaurants and other hospitality settings. They are often the key point of contact for guests, making their experience run as smoothly as possible. A good waitstaff can make all the difference between a positive dining experience and an unpleasant one!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Waitstaff represent the business</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Waiters and waitresses are the face of a business, providing a direct link between customers and the company. Their interactions with customers reflect not only their own performance but also that of the entire company, meaning they need to be well trained and professional at all times.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Waitstaff create memorable experiences</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Great waitstaff create memorable experiences for guests. From recommending dishes and drinks to offering top notch customer service, they ensure that every visit to a restaurant is enjoyable and satisfying. Celebrating National Waitstaff Day is a great way of thanking them for their hard work and dedication!</p></div></div>
National Waitstaff Day is celebrated on May 21 every year. In 2024, National Waitstaff Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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May 21
Sunday
2024
May 21
Tuesday
2025
May 21
Wednesday
2026
May 21
Thursday
2027
May 21
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