Get a prime cut of the profits.

Selling a high-priced item like steak is a great way to increase tips. Learning more about steak will also help you become a more knowledgeable and confident server.

You’ve got the power.
A restaurant can open the door to customers, but selling the food is up to you. Offered sincerely, your ideas and suggestions can guide customers toward satisfying meal choices. Plus, since a tip is a percentage of the customers’ total check, selling higher-priced steak is an easy way for you to earn more money along with turning more tables.

Know the menu.
The more you know about the menu, the better you’re able to help your customers. Take time before the beginning of every shift to familiarize yourself with the specials, think about the rest of the menu and work out your personal recommendations.

Meet the meat.
Familiarize yourself with the principal steak cuts and preparation methods and you’ll have an easier time dealing with patrons’ questions. When you have the answers they need, up-selling steak is a lot simpler.

Talk the talk.
Take a moment to think about how you’ll present the menu selections to your customers. Use words that can get them excited about an item. When presenting steak items or specials, come up with some descriptions before you come to the table.

Put A.1. Steak Sauce to work for you.
A.1. Steak Sauce is the #1 steak sauce brand among consumers.1 Increase the chances of your customers ordering a steak by mentioning that you have A.1. Steak Sauce readily available.

1. Market share data based on ACNielsen YTD through 8/26/2006