Makenzie and Steven Schultz had “pretty terrible”service when they went out to Kazoku Sushi in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They had to wait 20 minutes for water, 40 minutes to get their appetizer, and over an hour for the main course… a timeline that would annoy the most understanding patron.
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They quickly noticed their server had 12 tables and the bar to deal with,“It was very obvious that the issue was being short staffed, not the server. He was running around like crazy and never acted annoyed with any table. At one point we counted he had 12 tables plus the bar. More than any one person could handle!â€Makenzie and Steven worked as wait staff all through college, and seeing the lone waiter rush around wi
Makenzie and Steven worked as wait staff all through college, and seeing the lone waiter rush around with such a great attitude prompted them to give him a HUGE tip, despite their experience at the eatery.
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“As I sat there and watched him run back & forth and apologize for the wait, I said to Steven… Wow, this used to be us. Waiting tables. I don’t miss it at all and I never loved that job.”That’s when the couple had the idea to give the server a big tip. “Steven and I agreed it would feel good to make this guys night when he would probably be getting minimal to no tips due to slow service.”They left a $100 tip for their bill of $66, writing on the receipt, “We’ve both been in your shoes. Paying it forward.â€
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Thier act of kindness is a great reminder to all of us to be understanding and loving even when things don’t go as planned. In Makenzie’s words, “Always, always, always remember where you came from.”
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