Your Table is Ready: Tales of a New York City Maître D’ by Michael Cecchi-Azzolina memoir St. Martin’s—December 2022 If everyone worked a service job for at least one year of their lives, the world would be an infinitely more respectful place. I can say with absolute certainty that my stints working at a wine bar in the Malibu-adjacent hills and selling luxury (translation: overpriced) clothing at a high-end boutique in the San Fernando Valley taught me a bevy of valuable proficiencies that I utilize to this day. Being on your feet for 8+ hours a shift and dealing with every single type of customer imaginable—both good and bad—forces you to develop skills like fast-paced decision making, managing your time efficiently, delegating responsibilities to others, and patience. But probably most importantly, being in the service industry gives you a firsthand look at just how hard those in it work, and…
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