Waiters Day 2023: Date, History, Methods, Activities

National Waiters’ Day is observed on May 16 to honour and uplift the United Kingdom’s hospitality industry employees. As the term ‘waiter’ derives from the noun ‘wait,’ the profession entails waiting on people and tending to their every need. The creator of the holiday, Fred Siriex, describes it as a fantastic opportunity to promote the numerous career opportunities available in the hospitality industry. National Waiters’ Day requests that we open our souls and wallets to demonstrate our sincere appreciation for this demanding yet rewarding profession.

The background of Waiters Day

National Waiters’ Day combats the stigma that waitressing is merely an unskilled occupation, rather than a respectable and diligent profession that can lead to a rewarding career. The day is a tribute to the entire hospitality industry, not just waiters. According to the renowned Anthony Bourdain, “you can always tell if someone has worked in a restaurant. The only people who can cultivate empathy are those who have stood between a famished mouth and a $28 pork chop.”

National Waiters’ Day is the brainchild of the French restaurateur Fred Sirieix, who designated the day to honour the hospitality industry as a thrilling and rewarding career. Passion is the result of Sirieix’s extensive history in the hospitality industry. After his first employment as a waiter at age 16, Siriex developed a unique outlook on a life of service, which led him to pursue a career in catering. According to him, his limited service experience taught him more about life than any fancy degree ever could.

Since 2013, the entire United Kingdom has observed National Waiters’ Day. The day is affiliated with Springboard Charity and has previously collaborated with the London Hospitality Festival. A unique Waiters’ Day Competition is conducted in which waiters race to transport a water tray from one location to another without spilling. In 2018, Springboard’s race raised over £30,000 to assist hospitality industry professionals advance their careers.

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WAITERS DAY ACTIVITIES

Plan an evening out.

There is no better method to honour professionals than to appreciate their work. Visit a brand-new eatery that you have been considering for some time.

Put on the apron

Sign up for volunteer hours in the service industry if you have the opportunity. Working as a waiter cultivates soft skills, including promptness, discipline, humility, and observation, and prepares you for the real world. You will learn more in pubs and dining rooms than in any university.

Donate liberally

Mark the day of the national commemoration of waiters by leaving a generous tip, preferably at least 10 percent. Gratuities are given directly to waiters and assist them in paying their expenses.

5 Easy Methods to Become Your Waiter’s Favourite Customer

Arrive early and allow your waiter to direct you to your table before the restaurant becomes crowded for dinner.

Even if you already have a dish in mind, pay attention to the specials and gesture in agreement.

Indicate any issues you have and provide the waiter with an opportunity for resolution.

Learn the waiter’s name and use it in conversation to establish rapport with him or her.

While acts of courtesy are a great starting point, nothing demonstrates appreciation quite like a generous tip.

WAITERS DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	May 16	Tuesday
2024	May 16	Thursday
2025	May 16	Friday
2026	May 16	Saturday
2027	May 16	Sunday