How to carry plates as a waiter! How to carry a tray. How to serve food and beverages

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

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[@dolphinrosarliah6796]

Thanks alot .I get a lot from welcome to Kenya I'll make sure I give u the best service

[@emailtothestarsco.412]

Alr see u

[@wanderadenis6126]

Am from uganda thank you for your service we appreciate sir🙏🙏🙏

[@davelynch5095]

Not easy at first but as time goes by you gradually become confident and perfect. I am a waiter over 19 years and believe me you can do it👍

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks David, great advice! I just use the same sentence for one of the online classes!

[@robertssempiira5346]

Thanks for your advise Davie

[@hanifazuberi1188]

@@TheWaitersAcademy Where are you? I'm in Zanzibar, Tanzania. I am looking for waitress job

[@gordonnyabuon6339]

Really, am always scared

[@Ravisoni07]

Sir, please tell.me your insta or fb id, i will contact to you for some knowles

[@GRG1993]

Pro tip from a chef. If you are alone with this situation and not sure if you are going to make it with all the plates in one go, please just take two trips with the food. I guarantee you that none of the food will be spilled. As he said, take the soups last, but in this situation it's because it stays hot and the chef will be grateful for you not risking loosing everything. Thank you for good educational videos!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Absolutely right! Thanks Mr. Grimsby, I appreciate your input!

[@尺尺Gaming-t1h]

Yes guy PLEASE keep sharing your waiter knowledge with us don't stop them.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Rafael Roman, I am doing my best! Thank you for your support!

[@voxxandy6136]

I just got hired for a summer job and I'm so scared 😭 I'm always dropping thing s but I need to get that bread ™

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

I like your attitude! To be scared but to know you have to do it and press ahead and do it is the only way to win in this life! Dropping things is a common occurrence for new waiters so don't worry! You will get better with time, just make sure you practice and you give your best effort! You will do great! Best of luck!

[@bananashot5407]

No worries ! It’s totally normal, the most important is the progress, not the errors. All armys are with you 💜

[@EYE-t6n]

Wait a second an army waitress is here I gonna scream now 🙂🙂 When I enter cafe or restaurant to have my interview I wish I listen to dynamite there

[@TheIronSights]

So how did it go?

[@unclevladdydaddy3220]

Any updates bud ? Any dropped plates ? 😆👀

[@huyenthu8434]

Thank you so much for releasing those series so a beginner like me can access and learn for free. It did help me a lot as an assistant manager who is committing to becoming a good restaurant manager. I'm taking step by step and thank u for being there as my companion in this journey!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Great to hear that, Huyen! You can visit the Waiters Network and Waiters Academy blog posts to learn more about being a great manager! Best of luck!

[@nemanjajankov1171]

My experience is about 20 years and your video's is helpful for me,still learning 😁

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks N 77, we are all learning every single day something new! I am going to do a lot of learning in the next couple of months again!

[@davelynch5095]

19 years under my belt and new Information is always welcomed by me.👍

[@HNCS2006]

Finally started working at a restaurant, and i learned the meaning of HOT plate. No pain. no pain...

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

NHC, welcome to the group :) Best of luck with the job and keep your head up!

[@naturally_dreaa9051]

I’m so nervous to be a server but I’m glad I found your videos ! Very helpful

[@bismosaljawzy5756]

adriana mckinney halloo 👋

[@dreamer5687]

Small ei started yesterday

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

One more thing, guys. To learn you have to practice. Just seeing is not enough, so take those plates and make a tour around the house...many times :)

[@mindrules1566]

The Waiter's Academy sir I'm searching for job in hotel industry plz guide me Thanks

[@artancuri578]

What about 5 star hotel and the plates are so so hot

[@upendodaimon638]

ok

[@subhankarbiswas4736]

Thank you so much for your motivation

[@mdrajon6219]

Sar giff yuor nambar

[@brooklyn6kidsly940]

i stared working in a hotel restaurant and i have been struggling carrying three plate at once but not anymore, so i appreciate it and hope to learn more.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Hi Sly, the beginning is tough! If you want to learn you will learn and get better at anything! Good luck!

[@brooklyn6kidsly940]

@@TheWaitersAcademy thank you sir.

[@anonymom66]

thanks for the tips - my teenager is working at a very busy brunch place as a runner and the chef says he has to carry three plates because the window backs up. He used to work at a pub w/rectangular plates that he could easily carry in threes, but has been afraid to try carrying three at the brunch restaurant. This video really helped w/carrying round plates. "Three fingers down, two up." 👍👍

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Best of luck to the young kid!

[@flowergirl6035]

Thanks so much I have just got a waitress job at a entry level fine dining restaurant. First time server; I might have said I had experience but the only experience is your videos so say a prayer for me lol.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Best of luck, Flower Girl!

[@flowergirl6035]

@@TheWaitersAcademy I worked for three days and was disappointed.The place wanted us to run everyones food, no dedicated runner, pre bus our tables and the other servers tables as well. To finish off the night; rip the entire kitchen apart at 9:00 PM and put it all back together then roll 300 forks n knives. I was so tired at day two my legs were buzzing and I could not sleep a wink. I took my apron and shirt and dropped it off this afternoon. They also had a bad POS system that was programmed incorrectly. I felt really sad for anyone who has to be an octopus of a waiter in a slave environment like that. In my opinion you can not do all that very well, the clients will be getting pushed aside. I think they will never keep servers for more than a few months at a time. Too Hard-

[@champagnepapasitox6138]

My biggest fear is breaking plates or spilling something on a customer 😰

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

X , this fear of yours will most probably materialize as soon as you start working! We have all spilled drinks on guests! Nothing to worry about! Apologize and move on! With time you will learn not to do it! Good luck!

[@annarobertson6888]

That's true sir x thank you

[@annarobertson6888]

@@TheWaitersAcademy thank you you r 1000% right

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Anna. I appreciate that!

[@biz904]

Train yourself in carrying plates without spilling them if you learn how to do it without letting them fall on your own youll be fine if you ever do don't let it get to you it happens

[@LubatonMashup]

I have assemment for food and Beverage service NCII certificate and this video is helpful, thankyou

[@nicola6890]

I was in a dining room skill test which requires to record a video of a demonstration of carry three plates. This video helped me a lot !!Thank you so much!!!

[@juniorvolkman8437]

I’m so nervous to be a server but I’m glad I found your videos ! Very helpful wonderful, amazing, I really love this. I take service as an amazing work.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

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[@heyqt7485]

Thank you so for these videos. As a runner two days in with no experience I'm nervous and these videos are helping me out. The restaurant also asked me to work on out national day and that scares me a lot..i will need to be at MY BEST and learn the names of all our most common Italian dishes 😨

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Welcome! I hope you are doing great!

[@heyqt7485]

@@TheWaitersAcademy It's going ok °^_^°. It can still be a bit difficult to prioritize tasks when the restaurant is stacked

[@louis-philippegagnon1505]

Thank you. I am french in Canada and I was really stressing out because I have litterally no experience. I am PREPARING with you!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Best of luck

[@ninazheng8708]

Man I just got hired for a summer job, and now I’m just binging waitress etiquette videos.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Hi Nina, congratulations on your new job! Use both The Waiters Academy and Waiters Network to learn and get better every day! Best of luck in the future!

[@prophetessdeborahmaisiri2646]

you are the best gift that has ever happened in my life ,more grace sir , i salute you

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Wow, thanks, Debrah! Best of luck!

[@AB-jl7mf]

I am starting a new job and I am so grateful for your wonderful channel, it helped me a lot. Thanks.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Best of luck!

[@AB-jl7mf]

My new waitress, job was today and I got the job. A big thank you to you and your wonderful channel.

[@mayawatson6056]

Thank you so much! Due to your helpful videos I got a job as a waitress, I’m so grateful for your content 😄

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Congrats, Maya! Best of luck with the new job!

[@valantispetmezas2241]

Maya ur talking like u became a banker or smth ,

[@mayracavalheiro7196]

Now I'll watch again to be prepare.

[@ГеоргийВасенин-о6е]

Rather intresting. Had no clue waiter's job requires that much of training and analyze. Will definitely go thorugh most videos on your channel, man. Good luck!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Georgii, it is only if you want to be really good and create a good life for yourself that you need to learn so much and train so much! I know a lot of waiters who don't care about nothing and just go through life bitching that the job sucks and the life sucks! It is all up to us!

[@exartic._]

I cannot even express just how helpful your channel has been, I'm literally going to watch every single video and learn everything I can

[@1saamor897]

lmao i start tomorrow. im only worried about carrying hot soup

[@exartic._]

@@1saamor897 don't worry, the plates are usually so thick that they don't get too hot, normally anyways otherwise just use a tea towel or something

[@1saamor897]

@Exartic lol had my first day. it felt like 2 and a half hrs of work but it was 5 hrs. tiring, but better than i expected because of nice coworkers. i messed up and was awkward several times, but it was ok. i went up to someone when they already had their order taken 😭 and then i didn’t know where to put the plates/side dishes. so it wasn’t organized

[@1saamor897]

i carried 2 bowls of hot soup. it’s harder when you need to put it in front of the person without spilling. my thumb accidentally touched the soup too lmao

[@exartic._]

@@1saamor897 lmao my first day was also like that!!! But it's to be expected on the first. Hope it's going well

[@biz904]

I had runners at my old job so i didnt need to do this but you after 8months i start a new waiter and this gid tought me how to do it

[@connorp4710]

Thank you so much, Waiter Academy. I truly appreciate the advice and the encouragement. This has helped me immensely and the intro to your video made me feel good about what I was doing. Keep up the great work!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks a lot! Best of luck with the job

[@Zane0110blessed]

had my first day today and your videos helped me soooo much

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

I'm so glad, Kyara! Good luck in the future

[@jessicamcintyre6xx]

Yes guy PLEASE keep sharing your waiter knowledge with us don't stop them. I wish I had seen this when i started in the business

[@EYE-t6n]

I just made job interviews in Egypt 🇪🇬🇪🇬and when they all asked me about my experience I told them : I Took a course on waiter's academy 🌺 They were shocked for all what I learned from U really thanks

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Wow, this is heart warming to hear, Spongy mom! I hope more people say that in the future! Thanks a lot and best of luck!

[@EYE-t6n]

@@TheWaitersAcademy all the thanks and appreciation 💜💜 are for U 👑. The lessons U give us here are taught by masters in colleges in my country

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

@@EYE-t6n Thank you!

[@marthaquintero5658]

Muchisimas gracias no estoy en el area ; tengo 70 años ,pero me encantan sus videos, la manera como enseña ,he aprendido mucho . Mil gracias por hacer que aprecie mas aun el trabajo de las personas que me atienden sabiendo lo arduo que es …. Que Dios lo bendiga siempre

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Wow, Martha, thank you so much for reaching out and sharing that with me! God bless you too

[@agoogleuser8170]

i’m 16 and i’m a waiter at Frankie & Bennys which is a classic italian restaurant all over UK, and i can manage 3 plates, two on one arm and one in the other hand. it’s very handy especially on busy evenings but i’m scared to do anymore but i’m not going to rush, i’ll try this when i feel confident but thanks for tips

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Hi Google User! You should practice at home anything you don't feel comfortable doing at work and once you get the handle of it then try it in the restaurant! It is great that at 16 you can do what you do! Keep learning and keep hustling! The sky is the limit in front of you! Best of luck!

[@agoogleuser8170]

The Waiter's Academy Thank you!! I’m going to study level 3 Hospitality & Catering soon as well!

[@abbiebaldwinbaldwin]

A Google User im 15 turning 16 in a month but i want a job in a cafe where id have to carry plates just wondering is it hard to begin carrying the plates i think i would feel too much pressure and end up spilling in everywhere

[@sagarpawar1387]

Hii Sagar Pawar waiters Hotel

[@macpadiwak5845]

Thank you so much, you're very kind for training people on this stuff. It is very helpful. God bless you :)

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

THanks MB, I hope I help! Check the free online waiter training course at the Waiters Academy website and the Waiters Network as well for more help! Good luck!

[@adrianeimson5822]

Hello Sir!! I just wanted to say thank you so much for these videos. They have helped me with my class especially during these times. I have been referring my students to your videos and so far they have been enjoying them!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thank you, Adriane, very kind of you! I hope we have helped together many yong people to learn adn get better skills! You can use the online corse at the Waiter's Academy as well if you wish! Everything is free and available! Where are you from, by the way?

[@adrianeimson5822]

@@TheWaitersAcademy I teach at the University of the Cordilleras from the Philippines. It has been a challenge teaching during this pandemic and everything is online so that is how I came across your videos. I find it unbelievable how generous you are sir. And you are truly amazing!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

@@adrianeimson5822 Thank you, Adriane! I can afford to generous :) and I am trying to help all those young people who want to succeed in life working this job! Great that you are doing the same! Use freely the videos and also the online course at the Waiters Academy if you think that will be good for your students! Everything is free! We also launched the Waiters Network to help as many people as we can to find a job in this hard time. Best of luck to you and your youngsters! I will be happy to visit one day and meet you in person!

[@MirembeMonica-yr3pz]

Am just applying for waitress job but this is so helpful to me thanks ❤

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Best of luck!

[@Teo117]

I enjoy your teaching method. I feel as though I'm learning years of experience in the matter of minutes.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thank you, Mr.Sandman! It definitely is years of experience! I hope it helps! Good luck!

[@mayracavalheiro7196]

A little while ago I was super nervous about taking an interview. I watched several of your videos which helped me a lot. Thank you very much for all the content. I Got it ! I'm coming USA when this corona virus passes . THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Mayra and all the best!

[@biswajitpandit5084]

Yah this video is very very helpful for all students, like me...

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Glad to hear that!

[@vamdragon6377]

your welcome, and yes indeed, your videos are very useful especially to me that i am teaching Food and Beverage Services,, i really appreciate you making videos about FBS, coz it's really understandable especially the way you say it, explain it and demonstrate it..you just don't know how these kinds of videos can help your viewers about something they need to know, like me..thank you.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

I love your comment, Vamdragon! Thanks a lot for saying this! It motivates me to keep working! Best of luck with your teachings and take care!

[@vamdragon6377]

The Waiter's Academy oh thanks for replying, yeah i mean it..im looking forward for more videos coming from u that i can download and show it to my students..thanks sir..

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thank you!

[@mofojackson]

Second video I've watched from you. Absolutely love it! Everything I learned many years ago I see you doing, and your videos are refreshing my knowledge. Thanks so much for these! :)

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Jackson, it means a lot to me when an experinced waiter says something like that! Thanks a lot!

[@poswetttapererwa520]

Thank you for the tips it’s really helpful , l will start my new job on Monday as a waiter.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Hi, I hope you have started and everything is going well! Best of luck!

[@yconefx]

the best video ive seen so for on youtube bro thank you for this . the only helpful video

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

I appreciate that! Thanks a lot!

[@MaryShirro]

I'm putting water on empty plates when practicing, one just fall down....with time I'll learn. Thank you soo much

[@nyima_gyalu_sherpa_official]

thanks for your guidelines. that very helpful. we hope more from you in future.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thank you, Nyima Gyalu! I hope my videos can help a bit!

[@sijojosenambadan]

I m really happy to watch ur videos bcs it helps me to improve my career

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks for sharing that with me Sijo! I wish you a great career in our Industry!

[@cris_tinapv1220]

Thank you very much for all the information and advices. It helped me a LOOOOOT!! Deeply grateful.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are very welcome, Cristina! Best of luck! Don't forget that the online waiter course is free for everyone who wants to learn on the Waiters Academy website!

[@BulletESV]

Love your videos man! The way you hold the plate at 2:19 I like to hold a tray like that, that is big enough for 2 plates to sit on, then have one rest on my thumb and pinkie and one in my other hand

[@dusovlog4299]

Thank you, Teacher, this video very useful.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are welcome Jacky

[@Cerberus6x3]

Thank you for taking the time to make this videos. I appreciate it. I have learned so much from all of your videos.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Here is how you can learn even more: www.thewaitersacademy.com/2019/09/fb-quiz-questions-and-answers/

[@李天翔-k2j]

I'm working at the restaurant, So I need more and more knowledge about it, Thx for your help,Sir.

[@calebhill737]

This helped me out so much. Can you do one for sushi plates and other different types of plates?

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Caleb. I have never worked in a sushi restaurant and right now I can't even remember what a sushi plate looks like! Anyway, I cannot teach you something I have never done!

[@mdibrarraza3230]

Sir you are lovely , you are great teacher ever am also working as a waiter newly started my carrier

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Ibrar! Best of luck with the new job! More training is coming!

[@malxcomm]

this is giving me anxiety

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

hehehe it is actually easy cheese once you jump on the floor and start working! We can learn everything we want if we want to!

[@capg7275]

Dont worry bout it much babygirl. Itll be fine. Always time to practice

[@nicola6890]

@@TheWaitersAcademy Then I may need many plates...

[@asianstud7]

Definitely very informative. Keep the videos coming. Thank you for your contributions

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks James! I will try to keep working on it!

[@javielao5698]

Im so lucky because i learn how to carry those plate thanks god . Keep practicing for those who have passionate in food service . One day all those things is ur everyday routine without any tension 😉

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Exactly, Javie! No matter how hard it looks right now, it will be just a normal routine once you get the handle of it!

[@nahfam627]

If it ever helps anyone. While you're still new and getting used to carrying the trays I would take my risk when I was bringing plates back to the kitchen to be washed. Just absolutely stacking my tray with plates and cups so that I could practice the weight and how I handled the tray without risking spilling all over customers. Worst thing might be when something hits the floor but it allowed for me to get stronger and more confident with heavily loaded/off balance trays. Of course know your limits, dont stack the tray in such a way that things are guaranteed to fall but yee

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Good advice, Nah! Thanks a lot!

[@chonkegodagric9855]

We make use of a large tray and placed it on the tray standing ,

[@reanult457]

really luv the introduction of your video

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks

[@simiyuemmanuel6036]

wonderful, amazing, I really love this. I take service as an amazing work.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

I am glad to hear that Simiyu! We need more people like you in the business! Good luck!

[@simiyuemmanuel6036]

The Waiter's Academy Ohh thank you so much. I specialised in two aspects under hotel management, that is kitchen(cookery) and service. its really wonderful to follow people like you(waiter's academy)

[@simiyuemmanuel6036]

hope to see you mentor in Uganda.

[@AiraDiosa]

Very helpful, thank you so much! ❤

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

YOu are very welcome!

[@arindammadak8413]

Awesome sir I have learned that in your video dear .

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thank you Arindam!

[@aggienotaggy]

Thanks for getting straight to the point and getting so many details out there !! Super help.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are welcome Aglae. I'm happy to be of help!

[@wildlemon1574]

Comunque un po’ difficile per cameriere con poca esperienza. Basta che hai la bella pratica. Grazie per il video molto utile 😊

[@wikakristiani7714]

Thank you sir Your video is very helpful I am so glad to find your channel 😊

[@tysonl.taylor-gerstner1558]

I will go back to working a bit as a waiter/barista after a long break due to COVID-19 lockdowns. I was just seeing that I have to carry four plates, and when I went to my kitchen and picked them up, I realized just how not doing it so long can make your mind go blank. That, and I had square plates ! LOL

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

hehe, Tyson, you will be alright! Good luck!

[@atjiheuandjekatjirumbu663]

Very nice... thanks for the knowledge

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Welcome Atjiheuandje! Good luck with the job!

[@tattooaddictsvlogs2514]

Your content is so helpful im so glad, because i learn more and more knowledge, thank you😊😊

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are welcome! Best of luck!

[@Catboi9000]

Had a physical calss of that at school but with water on the plates... except I forgot how to do the right moves so it would not spill. Thanks!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are welcome, Catboi9000

[@saulm.martinez5974]

I wish I had seen this when i started in the business

[@quanghuytong5203]

Thank you for your video !

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are welcome Quang! Thank you for being here!

[@leodlion6519]

You really give good advice!! Thank you for a very good tutorial video!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks, Leo DLion! I appreciate that!

[@335748]

I am going to take a new job as a waiter without an experience. Do you guys think I can do it and so should go for it? My only experience is these videos.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You can do it man Be confident👌😎

[@Hanabananana12]

This helped a lot thank you!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are welcome Hana Mae! Good luck!

[@abigailalejano8524]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir.it help a lot.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are welcome, Abigail! I am glad I can help! If you go to the website will find a lot more info.

[@mz2667]

Hi, thanks for this really useful video, I've watched a couple of videos and I'm really curious where you got that painting on the wall from?

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Hi M Z, this is painting by numbers that my wife likes to paint! Thanks for watching :)

[@anakmalas8958]

This same tric what i get practice at my collage ,you're my teacer in youtube ,to get more knowladge with you're vidio ... I hope i can work to you're country🙏

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Good job practicing, Anakmalas! Practice is everything in our business! Of course one day you will work everywhere you want! Just keep learning and working hard!

[@Mcflexzy4142]

I love your services

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks, Eddy!

[@godwithusimmanuel1449]

Thanks for very helpful video .

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Welcome, Emmy! Good luck!

[@goublon7088]

You're funny man, good explanation, i'm new to serving at restaurants, searched for your video to learn how to carry 4 plates in one hand cause i saw somebody do it at work but unfortunately you don't carry more than 3 xD Thanks for the other tips tho

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You can carry the fourth plate as sometime I do by holding it with your middle finger but I don't recommend that and that is why I didn't show it on the video! Anyway in a fine restaurant you will be allowed to carry maximum of 3 plates and everything else is ...under the standard! Thanks for the good word!

[@bowzeyyylove]

Yes thank you so much for making these videos!!!!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

You are so welcome, Love :)

[@floramaebancud5076]

Thank you for sharing ur knowledge sir...

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

YOu are welcome Flora!

[@lusungunkhata6732]

you have MAKE MY JOB easy Malawi

[@joshuagonzalez6092]

Love this video @ 2:20 you see he holds the plate upright with his pinky @ 2:56 you can see he holds the bottom plate with 2 fingers in the ring, the middle finger holds the weight of both plates, and the pointer is holds the top (it is important to see he doesn’t pinch his fingers between the plates.) @ 4:24 you can see that he isn’t using his knuckle to hold the third plate which is a mistake that people often make. But if you’re working for 8+ hours you cannot balance a third plate on your knuckle you’ll destroy your hands that way. The third plate is balanced in a triangular shape with your forearm, finger, and bottom plate.

[@joshuagonzalez6092]

@7:28 you can see that even subconsciously he grabs the heaviest part of the plate. Meaning he grabs where the meat is closest to his grip, not the potato side where the plate is light. You want the weight closest to your body/grip. He even has the top plate where the heaviest part is closest to him and the light weight is towards his fingers. @8:15 he separates the weight of the food so not all the heavy weight is at his grub in order to balance it so the weight is even and the plates become flat. @8:28 you see his elbow is 90 degree angle. Never stretch your arm out. You will always be able to hold more weight at a 90 degree angle, if you keep your arm straight down and pushing into your body you can hold heavy weight. Focus on bringing your wrist up and not your entire arm. @ 10:40 he shows you arms are no long straight but close to the body and bringing the wrist in. Careful not to tilt your wrist in too much because you can get hurt running that weight with your wrist overly extended inward. So if the plates have sauce carry 3. If they don’t have sauce carry 4 when you’re comfortable. But you should always be carrying 3 plates unless you are carrying 2 heavy bowls. * Or if you carry a sauce plate on top and a heavy bowl on bottom you might drop the bowl. Because it’s too heavy & you’re trying to balance the top plate so the sauce doesn’t spill, it can be tough at first but it’s doable. Focus on 3 plates and you’ll be fine. If it’s two heavy bowls, run the bowl, then come back for the plate or maybe they have the large treys that you put over your shoulder. Stretching your wrist is important if you work at a place where you use those huge oval treys. Because you can snap your wrist back. You can practice holding some sort of heavy box that way to build forearm strength. Best suggestion is lifting weights and instead of just doing curls, you lift the weight up, and then twist your wrist so your knuckle faced up towards your nose. That will build your forearm muscle immensely fast. Goodluck everyone!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

WOW! Thanks Josh, you have really taken the time to dissect the video! Very helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@abdulkadirabdulkadirjuma1699]

Thanks brother

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Very welcome!

[@nelsondcunha3156]

I just had a job interview where who interview me ask me if i can do exactly that and i know.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Well, you have prepared yourself and this is how we get ahead of the game! Good job and a lot of success!

[@nelsondcunha3156]

@@TheWaitersAcademy Good morning, in my first day I served 9 tables and the boss don't want I use the tray.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

@@nelsondcunha3156 I hope everything is going great! Best of luck to you!

[@nelsondcunha3156]

@@TheWaitersAcademy Thank you sir and have a good week...

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

@@nelsondcunha3156 you too my man!

[@WelkieTv]

Hi Buddy.your video is very informative.thank you for the tips.

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Welkie!

[@ajoynarzari2330]

You are my best master....

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Where you from Ajoy?

[@ajoynarzari2330]

@@TheWaitersAcademy sir am from India .

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

@@ajoynarzari2330 alright! Let's hope we meet next year there!

[@immelrachid3218]

Thanks for your helpful

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Welcome Samir! I hope you are going to do great!

[@toniak7668]

So helpful - and fun!- video! Thank you so much 😊

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Tonia! Appreciate that!

[@WELLHELLOMISSAMANDA]

If your hands are full with those 4 plates how can you serve from the left if you have that one plate in your right hand?

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Very good point, hbicsince93, you cannot! In Europe this is not a problem because the food is served from the right with right hand. But any establishment where the etiquette is fallowed strictly you will not be allowed to carry plates with hands or more than two plates so you won't have this dilemma!

[@damjandaic6644]

Why do you serve food on the right side but when you come to put food on the plate you do it from left side? And btw great tutorial, with one suggestion..ask someone to help you out with the camera because UX would be better at the situation where you explaine turning your wrist while you are putting 3rd plate..anyway greetings form Croatia!!

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks for the suggestions Damjan! You serve food from a food tray from the left with the right hand because this is the shortest distance the hand have to carry food from the tray to the plate! Why they serve plated food from the right with the right hand, to be honest i have no idea! For me the american way : serving with left hand from the left makes much more sense! But I have not made those rules! They are set in stone for hundreds if not thousands of years and it is what it is! I am just showing how it is done properly! Greetings back to beautiful Croatia!

[@arnoldgacho2706]

Really amazing and helpful..😍😍

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Arnold

[@matthewdeshi5442]

How do you pick up a plate on the table too far from your reach? Is it right to ask a guest to help pass it to you at that circumstances?

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Great question Matthew! Yes it is ok! YOu either tell the guest : 1. Sir/Madam may I take your plate? - Extending your hand toward it and the guests will figure it out on himself he should help you and hand it to you 2. Sir/Madam would you be so kind to pass me your plate if you are through with it? and do the same thing with your hand! Thanks for the question and good luck!

[@shanipaulvlogs96]

Hi sir can you make video on waiter duties and responsibilities... If someone ask me then how to answer this question

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

It is a good idea, Shani! I am going to do it! Unfortunately it is taking a while but thanks for the idea! I will explain a bit more for you when I have more time!

[@tossouchristophe1056]

Thanks boss this is helpful 👍

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Welcome. Good luck

[@outmanmahfoud963]

Thank you so much

[@yonkaleonard1739]

Thanks you sir you are a big pro..

[@TheWaitersAcademy]

Thanks Yonka! I appreciate that