Introduction
Hooters is a popular restaurant chain known for its wings, burgers, and other classic American fare. But what many people don’t know is that there are some secrets that Hooters servers want you to know. From the best menu items to order to the best way to get free food, these 11 secrets will help you get the most out of your Hooters experience. So if you’re looking for a great meal and a great time, read on to find out what Hooters servers want you to know.
11 Secrets Hooters Servers Want You to Know
Hooters is a popular restaurant chain known for its wings, burgers, and of course, its servers. But what do the servers really want you to know? Here are 11 secrets Hooters servers want you to know.
1. Don’t Be Rude
Hooters servers are there to provide you with a great experience, so don’t be rude to them. Treat them with respect and you’ll get the same in return.
2. Tip Well
Hooters servers work hard to make sure you have a great experience, so make sure to tip them well. A good rule of thumb is to tip at least 20% of your total bill.
3. Don’t Ask for Freebies
Hooters servers are not allowed to give away free food or drinks, so don’t ask for them. If you want something for free, you’ll have to ask the manager.
4. Don’t Take Too Long to Order
Hooters servers are usually very busy, so don’t take too long to order. If you need more time, let them know so they can move on to other customers.
5. Don’t Touch the Servers
Hooters servers are there to serve you, not to be touched. If you want to flirt, do it with words, not with your hands.
6. Don’t Be Too Loud
Hooters is a restaurant, not a nightclub. Keep your conversations at a reasonable volume so other customers can enjoy their meals.
7. Don’t Ask for Special Requests
Hooters servers are not allowed to make special requests for customers. If you want something that isn’t on the menu, you’ll have to ask the manager.
8. Don’t Ask for Discounts
Hooters servers are not allowed to give discounts, so don’t ask for them. If you want a discount, you’ll have to ask the manager.
9. Don’t Be Too Messy
Hooters servers have to clean up after you, so don’t be too messy. If you make a mess, let them know so they can clean it up quickly.
10. Don’t Be Too Demanding
Hooters servers are there to serve you, not to be your personal servants. Don’t be too demanding or expect them to do things that are outside of their job description.
11. Don’t Forget to Say Thank You
Hooters servers work hard to make sure you have a great experience, so don’t forget to say thank you. A simple thank you can go a long way.
When you’re going to dine at a chain restaurant with a name like “Hooters,” you should be very aware of what you’re getting yourself into. Famously staffed by scantily clad servers in orange booty shorts, Hooters prides itself on customer satisfaction… and good wings.
What else should you know about the chain? Well, consider the following secrets that have been revealed by former and current Hooters waitresses, who have a ton to say about the iconic chain.
The next time you step into a Hooters location, you can use your newfound intel to treat your server right, have the best possible dining experience, and use the lingo that only true Hooters fans know. Keep reading for all the secrets, and next, don’t miss the 8 Worst Fast-Food Burgers to Stay Away From Right Now.
Well, OK, they are servers, but that’s their job description, not their job title. Technically, Hooters servers are referred to as entertainers, per VT, but that’s just so the chain can assert bona fide occupational qualification restrictions and be selective in their hiring. Which, yes, means they can limit hiring to fit young women. Does the company want you to know that? Probably not. But the “servers” will appreciate you know what they have to deal with.
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The servers are genuinely happy to see customers, most of whom are respectful and pleasant, but they aren’t allowed to come up with an original way to express those sentiments. Instead, servers at Hooters (or entertainers, that is) are required to greet you with a: “Hi! Welcome to Hooters!” per Quizlet. After that, they can chat freely.
If you’re going to a Hooters for the first time, don’t be embarrassed, be upfront about it. The employees love showering so-called “Hooters virgins” with attention, per VT, and will surround you, sing to you, and generally try to make you feel welcome (if perhaps a bit embarrassed).
Most Hooters locations keep a selection of board games on hand that customers are welcome to play while waiting for or while enjoying their meals. Some locations even have dedicated game nights, and on occasion, when the shift is slow, an entertainer may even offer to play a few rounds of a game with you.
If you’ve ever felt like a Hooters entertainer was showing extra attention and deference to a female patron, you were right. The staff is directed to interact extra warmly with women when any party has both men and women, especially when it’s a couple. In fact, they are supposed to show even less interest in the man or men present than that given to any woman.
Contrary to popular misconception, most Hooters entertainers are anything but shallow, superficial, or simple; according to Hello Bombshell and other sources, most of the staff have much higher aspirations in life and are using the job as a way to make quite a decent amount of money. Chances are, your server is earning a degree, studying for the bar or MCAT, or saving up to start a business.
While it’s an image the chain may enjoy, bustiness is not a requirement for employment, according to a self-professed smaller-chested former employee who spoke to Business Insider.
You might think a workplace in which scantily-clad women vie for the attention of male customers would create a competitive environment, but according to Business Insider, that’s far from the case. The servers tended to form a sorority sister-like bond, getting along well at work and socializing outside of their shifts as well.
If your Hooters entertainer has on a white name tag, you should know that means she is under 21 years old. An orange tag indicates the server is 21 or older, and a gold name tag shows she’s a trainer and has the most experience.
Hooters Girls, as they are called in the employee handbook, are not dumb. They get it: most of the male customers are there partially for the food, but largely for them. Right there in the same handbook, shared by The Smoking Gun, it reads in part: “The essence of the Hooters Concept is entertainment through female sex appeal.”
Yes, there is a whole different kind of nature to the Hooters experience, and employees are seldom surprised by the innuendos or comments that far too many customers make. But, according to a server who spoke to the New York Post, there is very much a line and, if you cross it with comments or behavior (or any touching) that is genuinely offensive or inappropriate, you will be asked to leave the restaurant and may not be welcomed back.