There are a lot of rules, manuals and procedures for us waiters, but Mr. Wolfe has made a checklist Dine well, dine right for our dear guests. Print and hand out 
1. Call ahead
- Go ahead and book a table now for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. These dates tend to be pretty static year-in and year-out.
- If it is a celebration, inform the person taking the reservation of the particulars; name of the birthday guest, an anniversary, etc.
- This would be a good time to request a special table, particular waiter or alert the Chef to any food allergies.
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