I've got the beef...

Last night was my first training shift at Hooters and even though I've been sick since Saturday I had so much fun! It was actually the most fun I've ever had while working.

When I got there I noticed that most of the girls weren't wearing their uniforms but I figured that most of them just hadn't changed yet. I was right but when they did change, it wasn't into the orange shorts and Hooters tank top that I was wearing. Unbeknownst to me, each Monday night they have a different theme and last night was "Racer Girl". As in car racing. All the girls were decked out in black and white checked clothing and had flags. One girl even had a race track painted on to a tank top with Hot Wheels cars sewn on! I was already a bit intimidated since all the girls are GORGEOUS!!! so it didn't help that I was the only one actually wearing the uniform.

Fortunately, all the girls assured me that I looked "super cute" and they were amazed that I had somehow evaded the dreaded muffin top that the shorts cause. I'm not even sure how that happened... I guess I got lucky. But all the compliments gave me a much needed confidence boost and by the time I left the change room I didn't feel so ridiculous.

My trainer, KJ, was a tall, thin girl with big, curly, brown hair. She was really friendly and introduced me to all the other girls we were working with that night as well as the guys in the kitchen. 

The football game brought in lots of people and by about 6 o'clock there was hardly any tables left. KJ was running around trying to get everyones' drink orders, show me where everything is and tell me how things work all at the same time. I guess she's used to all the craziness because she seemed totally relaxed the whole time. 

I've never been a waitress before so everything was completely new to me. At first it seemed really confusing but as the night went on, I learned how to put orders into the Squirrel, how to send them to the kitchen and tons of other things I'm trying not to forget between now and my next shift. I think the only thing that I had trouble with was sending the orders to the kitchen. Every time you do, you have to yell "Order in, please!" to the guys in the kitchen and because I never yell and my voice just doesn't carry, this was a bit challenging. With some encouragement from KJ and the other girls, though, I got used to it. 

At half-time, everyone at the restaurant has the opportunity to play a game to win a prize. Last night people got to do the football toss for the chance to win a Dolphins jersey. I got to demonstrate how to play (all you do is throw a football and try to get it through the hole in a tire) and I got it in the tire! All the girls, including me, lined up along the side to watch everyone have their turn. While we were watching, some older man standing behind us tapped me on the shoulder. I turned around and smiled and said "Hey! Why aren't you lined up to play?" His response? "My boxers say I've got the beef if you've got the buns. And it looks like you have the buns!"

Um... What the fuck?

The girl beside me had obviously heard what he said and she grabbed my hand and twirled me around to her other side. She told me not to worry about it and she would have a chat with him. Apparently he's a regular and would never say anything like that to one of the girls who's been working there for a while. I know I'm going to have to get used to comments similar to that and I'm sure I will I just wasn't expecting it at all! 

Other than that, the night went really well. I didn't spill anything or drop anything which is always a concern since I'm extremely clumsy. All the girls told me I did great and that they were sure I would be an awesome waitress. I hope they're right! 

I had such a good time and I can't wait until my next shift on Thursday. KJ is going to be training me again and I get my black uniform on Thursday which I'm so excited about!