Finding Joy In the Journey. Let's Celebrate National Waitstaff Day! Celebrated Every May 21st.

  Let's Celebrate National Waitstaff  Day!

Celebrated Every May 21st.

May 21st is National Waitstaff Day, a special opportunity to recognize and appreciate the hard work, dedication, and often underappreciated efforts of waiters, waitresses, and every member of the waitstaff family. This day reminds us just how vital these professionals are to our dining experiences and the service industry as a whole.

A Few Waitstaff Facts...

• Waitstaff are a vital part of the service industry that are the primary point of contact in restaurants and food hospitality businesses.
• Waitstaff handle many things in the restaurant including presenting menus, taking orders, clearing tables, and processing payments.
• In this business waitstaff have a physiclally demanding job.  It is fast paced and they are on their feet for long hours.
• Many times waitstaff rely on tips for the bulk of their income.
• The median annual base salary for waitstaff in 2020 was $23,740.
• In 2025 a tip of between 15-20% or higher is the proper amount.

A Few Ways to Celebrate National Waitstaff  Day...

1. Read about the history of waiters and waitresses.
2. Go out to eat and give a generous tip when you leave.
3. Be kind to waitstaff and thank them for their hard work.
4. Watch a movie or a TV show about a restaurant. 

How will I celebrate National Waitstaff Day? I will go out to eat and be very nice to my server and give them a good tip.  I always do that anyway:-)

Happy National Waitstaff Day!

KathieyV