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Millions of people work in the food service industry, which means that millions of people might be seeking an outlet for the trauma, chaos and exhaustion that tends to come with it. But between the long hours, satisfactory pay, who has the time or money for therapy?

Enter Restaurant Warriors: a virtual support group for servers, bartenders, chefs, hosts, cleaners, managers and the rest of the crew. It's a safe space to vent, laugh, cry, or do all at once. The Facebook page has more than 200,000 members, serving up deliciously relatable memes, screenshots and posts that deal with anything from cooked customers to manic bosses and terrible tips.

Bored Panda has sifted through the ingredients of the page to find the freshest, funniest and finest posts for you to feast your eyes on. Whether you're a former, current or future restaurant worker, or just someone who likes food, consider yourself served.

#1

Tweet about restaurant workers needing to work doubles during busy brunch on the first nice day, relatable restaurant worker meme.

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Slapdash1
Community Member
1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want a reality in which people of the LAND OF THE FREEEEE can work salaried jobs

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Around 15.7 million people work in the restaurant and food service industry. And that's just in the United States. It's the nation’s second largest private sector employer, providing jobs to 10% of the total U.S. workforce.

Most of these workers are toiling away at eating and drinking places, while an estimated 3.2 million fill food service positions in other sectors like healthcare, accommodations, education, food-and-beverage stores, and arts, entertainment and recreation.

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    The restaurant industry is known for having notoriously high staff turnover rates. One study from a few years back found that restaurant employees who started a job between August 2021-August 2022, lasted just 110 days (a little over three months) before they moved on.

    As you might have guessed, money (or the lack thereof) plays a big role in whether a restaurant worker chooses to stay or to go. According to a survey conducted by 7 Shifts, wages are the main factor behind why restaurant employees quit their jobs. 34.6% of participants cited low pay as a reason for leaving a job or a reason for why they are planning to.

    Nearly half of almost 4,000 restaurant employees polled said they earn between $11 and $15 per hour. 73% of them receive tips on top of their pay.

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    #6

    Tweet from a restaurant worker sharing a relatable story about carrying desserts and cappuccinos to a customer's table.

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    ttirreg
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Left arm 3 plates with dessert, right arm 2 cappuccino...

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    #12

    Vintage black and white image of waiters in a line holding trays, related to restaurant workers memes and posts.

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    Val
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or if everyone would watch "Waiting."

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    #16

    Meme about restaurant workers emphasizing kindness to waiters with a table of used plates and a half-full glass.

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    Val
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, this is sweet. Servers do appreciate that.

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    #29

    Screenshot of a social media post about a $90 restaurant check with a low tip, highlighting restaurant workers' relatable experiences.

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    Val
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh boy. Here come the "your employers need to pay more" police.

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    #30

    Man wearing glasses with skeptical expression, caption about restaurant workers relating to difficult customer requests.

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    Val
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, you can. However, it will take me 15 minutes to split them, then another 30 minutes to cash them all out separately.

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    #36

    Two girls with tubas, one labeled bartender knowing the drink order, the other server confused, relatable restaurant worker meme.

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    Val
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a server that will tell me the second she rings it in, then proceed to follow me around until I go back to the bar.

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    #38

    Meme showing a restaurant worker's reaction to kids running and falling, relatable to restaurant workers and memes.

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    Val
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry if you're all tired of my comments. I had a table once who had 5 year old twins running around. I, of course, can't say anything. We had a huge sign on a metal board advertising something and the kids smacked right into it. The mom yelled at me for having something out that could hurt her kids.

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    #60

    Restaurant receipt with a large tip and a handwritten note about tipping in cash, relatable to restaurant workers and memes.

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    Val
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What?? I mean, I know card tips are taxed but d**n, appreciate the action!

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    #61

    Customer complaint about pizza order with owner’s sarcastic response, showing relatable humor for restaurant workers and staff.

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    Val
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO WAY. You asked for extra cheese and they gave you too much cheese? GTFOH.

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    #63

    Meme contrasting relaxing life with hectic restaurant work showing multiple order tickets in kitchen.

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    Val
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear that sound in my nightmares.

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    #75

    Tweet about challenges faced by restaurant workers in the service industry, relatable to many restaurant workers memes.

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    Val
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some lady once complained that our pork was "too porky." Like, w*f?

    #76

    Person hiding behind a wall with Uber Eats delivery bag and text about restaurant workers relating to orders waiting patiently.

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    Val
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And THAT, ladies and gents, is why I'm always saying not to use delivery services. What they could do in the restaurant is one thing. Then the delivery person can do this??

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