Hey there, food lovers! Get ready for a juicy tale straight from the kitchen! As a head chef, I take pride in whipping up delicious dishes and accommodating all sorts of dietary needs. But when a new waiter named Dave joined our team, things started to get a little… spicy. ️ Buckle up, because this story is about to serve up some serious drama!
Meet the Head Chef

Short-Staffed Struggles

Enter Dave, the New Guy ♂️

The Chicken Pesto Salad Fiasco

Remake Request

Unhappy Customers

The Vegan Revelation

♂️ Chef’s Apology ️

♂️ Dave’s Excuse

️ Reporting to the Manager

Dave’s Dismissal

Mixed Reactions ️

❓ AITA for Reporting Dave?

Chef’s Dilemma: Should Dave Have Gotten the Boot?
Well, well, well… looks like our head chef found himself in quite the pickle! Dave, the new waiter, seemed to have a knack for forgetting crucial details like a customer’s vegan diet. ♀️ Talk about a recipe for disaster! When the chef had to face the music and apologize to the unhappy customers, he knew something had to be done. ♂️ But was reporting Dave to the manager the right move? The kitchen staff seems divided on the issue. ️ Some think Dave deserved the ax , while others believe he should’ve gotten a second chance. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sizzling situation…
Not writing down orders can be dangerous and costly. NTA.

Being a careless waiter can cost you your job!
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NTA. Customer’s safety should be top priority in the restaurant

Customer defends vegan order and questions fired waiter’s logic.

NTA calls out waiter for endangering customers with food allergies

Customer praises firing of waiter who refused to write down order

NTA: Waiter risking lives by not following job duties gets fired.

Customer calls out waiter’s ridiculous mistake. NTA wins!

Management had every right to fire the waiter ✨

Taking responsibility for allergies is crucial, NTA made right call.

Customer praises restaurant for firing waiter who risked lives. NTA

Empathy wins, Dave loses. Allergic reactions are no joke

Taking orders without writing them down: good service or bad?

Skipping a crucial part of his job, NTA for reporting

Informing kitchen staff of allergens is his job, NTA. Manager’s call.

A customer with a shellfish allergy expresses concern over the waiter’s behavior.

Waiter’s refusal to write down vegan order leads to his firing. NTA commenter explains why.

Customer rightfully questions waiter’s incompetence.

Waiter’s refusal to write down vegan order resulted in his firing.

NTA comment defends firing of waiter for not writing down order

Kitchen safety concerns raised as waiter fired for refusing order

Server’s ignorance about allergies could be life-threatening
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Waiter fired for refusing to take vegan order. NTA verdict.

Waiter fired for not writing down vegan order, sparks debate.

Server’s job is to inform chef of dietary restrictions. NTA!

Customer is NTA for paying for waiter’s mistake

A waiter’s refusal to write down orders puts customers at risk. NTA.

Ignoring allergies? Not cool, Dave is the AH here.

Waiter’s dangerous behavior leads to rightful termination. NTA.

Ignoring food allergies is dangerous and unacceptable. NTA.

Taking orders properly is key to good service. NTA.

Taking risks with people’s lives is not acceptable. NTA

Customer defends fired waiter, calls him ‘extra kind of stupid’

NTA. As a server, noting special requests is crucial for safety

Lazy waiter gets fired for risking customers’ safety. NTA.

Waiter fired for refusing to write down vegan order accurately

NTA and communication is key for allergies in restaurants

Waiter fired for not writing down vegan order. NTA comments support.
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Waiter’s refusal to write down order leads to firing. NTA comment agrees.

Customer applauds firing of lazy waiter who risked lives with allergies.

Waiter’s job was to write down orders, NTA for firing.

Communication is key in restaurants. NTA for reporting.

Former server supports customer’s decision to report the waiter’s misconduct.

NTA comment defends firing waiter for endangering customers’ allergies.

Waiter fired for refusing to write down vegan order. NTA comment.

Waiter refuses to write down vegan order, gets fired. NTA.

Waitress defends firing of incompetent colleague with allergy comparison

Not the a-hole. Communicating with kitchen is crucial.

Customer defends vegan order after waiter’s firing for negligence

Confusion over waiter’s refusal to write vegan order sparks discussion.

Defending a fired server for not knowing vegan order protocol. NTA

NTA stands up for food allergies, calls out dangerous behavior

Customer praised for not being asked to restrict dietary choices.

Management fired waiter who refused to write down vegan order.

Well done OP for bringing up waiter’s dangerous behavior! ✌

NTA- Management made the right call, avoiding potential disaster

Taking orders is waitstaff’s job, not kitchen’s responsibility

NTA customer praises manager for keeping customers safe from allergies.

Waiter fired for not doing their job properly. NTA.

Guest not at fault for waiter’s mistake, but questionable veganism ♂️

Waiter refuses to write down vegan order, internet agrees NTA

Waiter’s refusal to write down vegan order justified, says comment.

Customer calls out fired waiter’s ignorance about waitressing duties.

Writing down dietary restrictions is crucial for customer safety.

Food allergies are serious, Dave deserved to be fired.

Dave’s incompetence jeopardizes customer’s dietary needs. NTA.

Restaurant’s disregard for allergies can be deadly, NTA comment agrees.
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Waiter fired for refusing to write down vegan order. NTA comment.

Ignoring allergies and restrictions is dangerous and warrants immediate action.

Customer expresses frustration with unprofessional waiter, supports reporting him.

Waiter refuses to take an order, gets fired. NTA response.

Customer questions waiter’s refusal to write down vegan order.

NTA for protecting customers’ lives and restaurant reputation

NTA commenter defends firing of waiter for not writing down vegan order

Reporting the waiter was the right thing to do.

Customer reports waiter’s failure to communicate allergies, supports re-training over firing.

Customer emphasizes importance of allergy awareness in food service industry

Chefs can’t read minds, NTA for requesting written orders

Server empathizes with customer’s allergy concerns, notes order carefully
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Praising the decision to fire the waiter for risking lives.

Waiter refuses to do job, gets fired, commenter calls out logic. NTA.

A valid concern, allergies/restrictions should be taken seriously

Waitress agrees: it’s their job to prevent allergic reactions
