https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:11:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149492 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:30:37 +0000 cmomma17 2149492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: congrats and good luck on your first day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149429 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:24:16 +0000 turquoisemama 2149429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: Good luck, I go back to work at my waitressing job on Thursday after 5 months of mat leave. I've got some studying to do as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149428 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:19:18 +0000 littleblessings 2149428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AprilFool: thank you! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149426 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:18:41 +0000 AprilFool 2149426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149425 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:15:52 +0000 littleblessings 2149425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: thank you! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149423 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:03:10 +0000 coopsmama 2149423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: Great news! Congrats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149411 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:29:33 +0000 littleblessings 2149411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: @birdofafeather: thank you!!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149409 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:23:51 +0000 birdofafeather 2149409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149405 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:18:25 +0000 simplyfelicity 2149405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: Congratulations!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149385 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:32:03 +0000 littleblessings 2149385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: thank you! I'm excited and nervous all at once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149383 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:31:00 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2149383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: Congratulations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2149365 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:13:31 +0000 littleblessings 2149365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you guys for all the pointers. I got the job and start Tuesday at 11am! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137231 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:35:42 +0000 tysonja 2137231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>having someone test you while you learn helps so so much :). the added pressure makes it more realistic, and it really gets your brain moving :). you can do it!! :)</p> <p>also, when reading it over, read each section both normally (top to bottom) and the opposite (bottom to top). I find it helps me memorize for real and not rely on rote memory. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137221 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:19:04 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2137221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:goodluck: I haven't had to memorize a menu. I remember one main thing from a category or list and use that to create an acronym. Then once I visualize the acronym the rest of the info falls into place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137163 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:33:42 +0000 Anagram 2137163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a menu test waaaay back in college when I worked at both Outback and Olive Garden---you really had to know the whole menu and be able to describe each dish. I made 100%, because I'm a nerd. I just studied it at home for the couple of days before the test until I could recite everything. I just use the ole' "cover it with your hand" method, haha.</p> <p>Good luck! I think you just needed 70% to pass, but obviously it looks better if you score much higher. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137125 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:50:26 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2137125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, but good luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137118 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:41:37 +0000 lady baltimore 2137118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: Pretend you are ordering items on the menu. Think about what you would tell the server (i.e. if you ordered a burger, you would tell the server that you wanted it medium rare, with swiss cheese, and fruit salad instead of fries). This always helped me remember what questions to ask as the server (how would you like that cooked? any toppings? which side would you like?).</p> <p>Also, pick one thing from each section that you would recommend. If you haven't eaten there, just decide what sounds good. Don't pick the cheapest thing! The manager doesn't want to hear that you'd recommend that (though after I got the job, I totally would if I actually thought it was good).</p> <p>Are you interviewing at a chain restaurant or a local place? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137085 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:04:35 +0000 littleblessings 2137085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: I have no idea. The manager just said menu test. They have a POS system so I assume I won't have to do prices</p> <p>@illumina: thanks I need all the luck I can get </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137071 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:51:53 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2137071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the TED talk method. I always make up stories and hang different details in different places... So the helicopter turned around because the weather was bad= helicobacter pylori is a curved gram negative rod... Etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137065 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:47:45 +0000 illumina 2137065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This sounds tough! I waitresses for years but never had to memorise a menu! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137063 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:46:50 +0000 MrsTiz 2137063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have to do prices too? I had some friends who worked at iHop and they had to do a menu test but it was just the items and descriptions/ingredients. </p> <p>Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137056 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:43:45 +0000 littleblessings 2137056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TemperanceBrennan: that's pretty funny but makes sense </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137048 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:36:23 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 2137048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just watched a TED talk about memorization. The speaker said the key is connecting what you have to remember to something so outlandish you will remember it. </p> <p>You should check it out: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_foer_feats_of_memory_anyone_can_do" rel="nofollow">https://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_foer_feats_of_memory_anyone_can_do</a></p> <p>So for example, say there are six entrees. Choose a TV show with the same number of characters (like Friends). One of the entree is spaghetti with meatballs. Think of Joey swimming in spaghetti and washing his armpits with meatballs. </p> <p> I know this sounds really crazy, but it will work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137043 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:33:44 +0000 littleblessings 2137043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: @MediaNaranja: I'm writing things out and making flash cards later. Never thought of menu prices. /: I'm starting with appetizers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137038 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:28:44 +0000 MediaNaranja 2137038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've not had to memorize a menu, but I've always found making flashcards helpful. You can put the dish on the front and the description and price on back, then run through the cards both ways. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137037 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:28:31 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2137037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Read it aloud to yourself as much as you can and have someone quiz you so you know which items you need a little more work on. Maybe make some flash cards. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/menu-memorizing-tips-for-waitressing-job#post-2137024 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:22:49 +0000 littleblessings 2137024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a menu test for a potential waitressing job on Tuesday. Any tips on how to memorize the menu? </p>