The appearance of the waiter is extremely important, because the waiter is the face of the restaurant. The basic rules that must be observed in all catering establishments are simple and straightforward: a smooth hairstyle so that hair does not get into the dish, clean uniforms, an apron.
The white gloves worn by the waiter serve two purposes. On the one hand, their ideal whiteness means that the waiter's hands are clean and you don't have to worry about hygiene. On the other hand, the waiter himself may notice dirt on gloves faster than on his hands, change gloves, by the way, in large restaurants, laundresses prepare five to seven replacement pairs for each employee.
Gloves are an indicator that the restaurant cares about the quality of the food and the quality of the customer service. In inexpensive cafes and fast food establishments, of course, you will not find waiters in white gloves. Historically, white gloves appeared in expensive "restaurants" and became one of the features that distinguished such an establishment from a pub or tavern.
In general, many requirements are imposed on the hands of the waiter, which are somewhat similar to the requirements for surgeons. So, the waiter should wash his hands with soap up to the elbow, excessive hairiness can cause forced depilation. A special brush is used to wash your hands for maximum hygiene. After washing, wipe your hands with a disposable towel. Waiters are not allowed to wear rings (except for a wedding ring), bracelets, watches are allowed only with shatterproof glasses. Waiters are forbidden to correct their hair with their hands so that hair does not accidentally get into the food.
A good restaurant has waiters with the appearance and manners of nobles. Of course, a high level of service is possible without such trifles, but gloves serve as the very touch that makes a gourmet restaurant out of a simple catering establishment. In an ideal restaurant, everything should be exceptional and the very best, including the appearance of all employees.
