Okay, so today I trained in another restaurant with real customers. Ray and Sean were great and they took the time to show me their computer system, how they set up, and it really helped me out a lot!
Tomorrow is the "dry run" for the newly renovated restaurant with friends and family only. Then we open for real Tuesday!
For the first time in my life I have allowed my blonde hair and large breasts to benefit me, rather than try to pretend they don't exist.
It turns out that even though they are the reason I was hired to help open a new restaurant, it will be my brain that helps me to be fast, efficient, and make a lot of money ... eventually.
I have also gotten a lot of calls and had a few interviews in just one week of handing out resumes.
My boyfriend had a great, yet uncomfortable idea. "Put your picture on your resume so they can see you." I found out that Craig's List is full of job listings for bartenders and servers and I sent about 12 to 15 by email and hand delivered another 6 or more.
After having several years of bad job interviews and applying for jobs I didn't really want, it is nice to suddenly have several calls and messages asking for interviews.
This week I start training for one of these jobs and I am really excited about the potential.
After puttimg out a lot of resume's I got a call from a restauranteur needing a bartender for his high end Creole restaurant. What a great first opportunity! After two nights found out that he is barely making it, chef and servers are not getting paid and no alcohol behind the bar. BUT I have something to add to my resume'! Not sure I'm going back. LOL
