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re: How much do waiters at the high end restaurants in New Orleans make?
Posted on 10/11/22 at 12:17 pm to LSUStaple
Posted on 10/11/22 at 12:17 pm to LSUStaple
I don't know, but one time before a Saints preseason game a group of us went to Dragos before the game and we got to talking with the waiter.
He was saying that he also works for a few suites for home games. It was when there were 4 preseason games (each team getting two home preseason games). He said he lets a friend work the preseason games, but during the season.. He didn't come out and say it, but he was saying for one suite all he had to do was make sure the beer was cold and that they never ran out.
On top of what they paid him to be their server, the people who they invite to their suites tip and that some of them will hand him a hundred and tell him to just keep them coming. Some of those, from time to time, will tip him another hundred after the game, some people will give him $5, $10 each time he brings them a drink.
With that said, I would imagine working at Commander's Palace or the others you listed, one can make a pretty decent living.
I know there are waiters who have worked at these places a long time, do they get health insurance benefits?
He was saying that he also works for a few suites for home games. It was when there were 4 preseason games (each team getting two home preseason games). He said he lets a friend work the preseason games, but during the season.. He didn't come out and say it, but he was saying for one suite all he had to do was make sure the beer was cold and that they never ran out.
On top of what they paid him to be their server, the people who they invite to their suites tip and that some of them will hand him a hundred and tell him to just keep them coming. Some of those, from time to time, will tip him another hundred after the game, some people will give him $5, $10 each time he brings them a drink.
With that said, I would imagine working at Commander's Palace or the others you listed, one can make a pretty decent living.
I know there are waiters who have worked at these places a long time, do they get health insurance benefits?
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Posted on 10/11/22 at 12:37 pm to LSUStaple
No waiter makes $100k a year, unless theyre giving blowjobs in the parking lot after work
Posted on 10/11/22 at 12:45 pm to LSUStaple
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How much do waiters at the high end restaurants in New Orleans make?
A lot when you factor in combat pay.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 1:11 pm to Jax Teller
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A lot when you factor in combat pay.
plus tax free, just like combat pay
Posted on 10/11/22 at 1:13 pm to LSUStaple
A friend of mine has worked at Irene’s for a really long time. Not sure what he makes but I’m guessing it’s pretty solid money or he wouldn’t still be doing it.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 1:27 pm to LSUStaple
My SIL's brother pulls in six figures as a waiter at Chancy's Restaurant in New Orleans.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 1:30 pm to mmonro3
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Every waiter/waitress i have ever meet has greatly exaggerated how much they make
They piss most of it away on alcohol, drugs, gambling, and other fruitless decisions.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 1:30 pm to LSUStaple
Some of the old timers at places like Arnauds, Antoine’s etc.. hand out business cards with their contact info so that you can let them know when you’re coming and they take care of everything for you, even get you a good reservation. 
Posted on 10/11/22 at 1:49 pm to IH8ThreePutts
I knew this guy that waited at GW fins during the BP Oil spill. I forget the exact number, but he was paid $25k-30k for a quarter’s worth of damaged wages based on his earnings from the past year. He was getting near or clearing $100k easily
Posted on 10/11/22 at 1:59 pm to LSUStaple
I waited table at Cheesecake Bistro and did not make $100k
Posted on 10/11/22 at 2:16 pm to mmonro3
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Half what they actually tell. They all say they make 100k a year, but they dont live like they make six figures. Every waiter/waitress i have ever meet has greatly exaggerated how much they make. They’ll tell you their best week and act like they make that consistently every week!
It’s certainly possible. But they’re working every Thursday night, doubles on Friday & Saturday, and Sunday brunch to do it. Not to mention every major holiday and event that’s in town. And you better save some of that money for the summer months because it’s lean.
It’s a rough lifestyle, which is why many are blowing whatever they make immediately after their shift on booze, coke, and cigs.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 2:22 pm to mmonro3
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they dont live like they make six figures.
So much of the food service crowd is completely terrible with all things money related.
Plus they blow significant amounts on drinking or drugs across the board I have seen
Posted on 10/11/22 at 2:28 pm to LSUStaple
I knew one who worked at Emeril's back in the late 90's. Says he cleared $85k a year. But every server I ever knew, would go out after shift and blow their cash tips on booze and drugs. Like every single night. I imagine you have to be pretty disciplined to actually save money.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 2:40 pm to biglego
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I waited table at Cheesecake Bistro and did not make $100k
I bet the girl behind the bar did
Posted on 10/11/22 at 2:46 pm to SportsGuyNOLA
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No waiter makes $100k a year,
My son works at a chain restaurant (City Works) in Frisco and pulls in over 50 grand a year. Believe it, the high end servers bank.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 2:51 pm to Adajax
Used to be a waiter
Your could clear $100k easily
But what many have alluded to is that being a waiter/waitress has a certain implied lifestyle.
Long hours. You aren’t done with work until like 1am on a weekend. Tired. On your feet. Then you and some of the cooking staff go hang out and party.
Drinking. Some drugs.
A lot of people get wrapped up into it and think making $100k as a waiter is a stable career.
But that lifestyle will burn you out so quick.
Your could clear $100k easily
But what many have alluded to is that being a waiter/waitress has a certain implied lifestyle.
Long hours. You aren’t done with work until like 1am on a weekend. Tired. On your feet. Then you and some of the cooking staff go hang out and party.
Drinking. Some drugs.
A lot of people get wrapped up into it and think making $100k as a waiter is a stable career.
But that lifestyle will burn you out so quick.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 2:54 pm to SportsGuyNOLA
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No waiter makes $100k a year, unless theyre giving blowjobs in the parking lot after work
Hey guess who else makes 6 figures for all you morons who thinks a waiter can’t make $100k a year
Clothes salesperson
Real Estate Agents
Car salesperson
Jewelry salesperson
Art Dealers
Furniture salesperson
Posted on 10/11/22 at 2:57 pm to LSUStaple
Not sure about there but in college I made like 900-1200 per week waiting tables at the City Club of Baton Rouge
Posted on 10/11/22 at 3:02 pm to tgrbaitn08
Not sure if this is true but I’ve heard the servers at the really high-end restaurants are not paid by the ownership and have to pay ownership to lease their tables. Tips are their sole income.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 3:06 pm to mmonro3
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Half what they actually tell. They all say they make 100k a year, but they dont live like they make six figures.
Most likely because they spend a lot of their income on drugs
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