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Inside, a group of a dozen waitstaff, a handful of bartenders and food runners convene for a final pep talk before the doors open.
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Bartenders and waitstaff require a smaller handheld opener that can be kept in their pocket or apron for easy access.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Similarly, waving down waitstaff shouldn’t feel overly disruptive.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
As a result, guests have the same servers, busboys and restaurant managers throughout their trip, and the waitstaff gets to know the guests — and their preferences.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Bartenders and waitstaff require a smaller handheld opener that can be kept in their pocket or apron for easy access.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Similarly, waving down waitstaff shouldn’t feel overly disruptive.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
As a result, guests have the same servers, busboys and restaurant managers throughout their trip, and the waitstaff gets to know the guests — and their preferences.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Waitstaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waitstaff. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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waitstaff
noun
wait·staff
ˈwāt-ˌstaf 
: a staff of servers at a restaurant
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