Working in a restaurant isn’t all fancy knife tricks and big tips. It’s surprising that more movies don’t understand the true grueling and passionate work that goes into a restaurant, considering so many writers spend their time waiting tables before their big break. Here are some movies and TV shows that nail some aspect of what it’s actually like to work in a restaurant.
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"Big Night" will show you what it’s like to fail.
Four out of five restaurants fail in the first five years. This mouth-watering film that stars Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub as Italian immigrant brothers also shows what it’s like when a restaurant isn’t thriving. Viewers will empathize with the frustration of the cook when faced with Americans only looking for the Americanized versions of the food they cook.
When it looks like the brothers will need to pack up and return to Italy, Tucci’s character still cooks his brother and their waiter a perfect omelet, enjoying this last breakfast together while wondering what they’re going to do now.
"Party Down" understands that the food service industry is often a pitstop.
This brilliant, but short-lived show about a catering company in Los Angeles was famous for its slacking out-of-work artists who refused to admit they were waiters. They neglect work, do drugs, and hook up with each other and the guests, reminding us that not everyone in the food industry is passionate about the work they do. These people might be serving you with a smile, but could be dreaming about their novel getting published or their agent landing them a role.
"Bob’s Burgers" shows what it’s like to run a family business.
Bob and Linda Belcher own a burger restaurant in a seaside town with their children, who often act as their extra employees. They may engage in more wacky hi-jinks than other fast-food eateries, but they have the restaurant staples such as regulars, a rivalry with the restaurant across the street, a weird, but forgiving landlord, a failed attempt at weekend brunch, and the constant stress of owning a restaurant.
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