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Behind the counter, the upbeat waitstaff—dressed in crisp white linen coats and dapper bow ties—have witnessed a rotating cast of characters over the years and have maintained this reputation since opening day in 1946.
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George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Some think a member of the waitstaff had dropped serving trays.
—Charles Forelle, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Naturally, Williams falls into the pool and uses the opportunity to take off his wet shirt, causing all the women, as well as the waitstaff, to helplessly stare at him.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Some think a member of the waitstaff had dropped serving trays.
—Charles Forelle, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Naturally, Williams falls into the pool and uses the opportunity to take off his wet shirt, causing all the women, as well as the waitstaff, to helplessly stare at him.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Waitstaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waitstaff. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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waitstaff
noun
wait·staff
ˈwāt-ˌstaf 
: a staff of servers at a restaurant
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