It really doesn't matter HOW you structure your book, but there has to be a consistent structure, a system of sorts. Writing randomly all over different sheets a paper is a great way to create anxiety for yourself.
In this restaurant, a blank card was left on each table when the host seated them. Then when the server approached the table, they took the card.
The first thing I did was write the table number in the top right corner and boxed it off. Then I immediately wrote down all the seat numbers as such:
1)
2)
3)
etc.
I did this while I was greeting my table and exchanging some pleasantries (How's it going? Y'all having a good morning? etc)
I left space at the very top to write in appetizers.
I'd take drink and app orders. Then when I took entree orders, I'd cross out the drinks/ apps/ other orders already delivered.
If they wanted another Budweiser, I'd write +1 to the previous, crossed out Budweiser order.
Then when I was determining how the checks we're split up, I'd circle adjacent numbers (seat 1 and 2 are together) or make a note on the far left side (seat 1 + 3, 2+4)
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