Is making six figures as a server a myth? I’m 30 and have 2 years of experience at an upscale restaurant (not strict fine dining). I like my income, but some people claim you can make way more if you find the right restaurant. Are people actually making that much, or is that an exaggeration? If it's real, what kind of jobs should I look for?

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Restaurants ?not steady income ;try a restaurant with manager training programs.can be great income.good luck.

I have made six figures for the past 4 years as a server at red lobster believe it or not . Casual dining in Minnesota . I have served for over twenty years . I make more than my managers including my general manager. I do claim my cash so with that and my $11.50/hr weekly check of 40 hours ( which most of the time I don’t get cause they take it for taxes) I make a little over 100000. Around $60,000 of it is tips. I work hard and never miss work and because of that I get the best money making hours. It is possible .

Well believe you when the statements are dropped..

As a server? No. As a professional server who knows how to upsell, get the ads-ons, is on the floor and not their phone, and in a restaurant with a high PPA or medium PPA and high volume? Easy.

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