AUSTIN, Texas, March 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Any drinker has watched them: Busy women with trays full of expensive libations weaving their way through a crowded bar. They are cocktail waitresses, and although many take their talents for granted, their job demands a high amount of skill. In her new book, Successful Cocktail Waitressing: A How-To Guide for Fun and Profit (now available through AuthorHouse) veteran waitress Vickie Karp offers a complete guide to being the best server on the floor.
There are plenty of books on the shelves that relate waitresses' hilarious and frustrating antics of customers, but Karp's book weaves her personal stories with practical tips for being an efficient and high-earning waitress.
Since her days as a server in a swinger's club in the 1970s, she has understood the importance of choosing the right place to work. She tells prospective waitresses what to do when selecting a new employer and gives an honest job description that truly reflects the duties of the position. In a humorous writing style, she tells professionals and neophytes alike the best way to ring up 20 drinks, call them out to the bar, swipe two charge cards and make change, all within five minutes. In addition, she imparts the knowledge needed to ensure tips are generous and customers are satisfied.
From handling "stiffs" who skimp on tips to getting along with co-workers, Successful Cocktail Waitressing is an educational, amusing book that shows servers insider tricks and teaches customers about the lives of the people who keep the drinks coming.
Karp took her first waitressing job to earn extra money, and she enjoyed it so much she did not want to quit. A realtor in Austin, Texas for more than 20 years, she hopes to pass along the shortcuts for making the job fun and profitable.
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