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We only had about 40 reservations, but lots of walk ins (why would a 12 top just walk in???). It was kind of a day from hell. Our FOH MGR was to be there at 8am to set up, along with her son (dish pit), and her Mom to help me prep easy stuff, fill dessert platters, etc. They never showed up (at $20.00/hr plus tips, one would think she'd want to be there!!!). After I recovered from my meltdown, I got into high gear, and got everything done other than 2 desserts that had to be made last minute. Luckily, the other staff all stepped up to the plate, and Gil was out at the Carving Station, so he kept an eye on the buffet. This is not the first time she has done this, so needless to say, she will not be working for us anymore. By the time we got home, I was actually too tired to eat.
Practice safe lunch. Use a condiment.