Be Kind To Food Servers Month
Observed
the month of January
Dates
January 1st, 2024 to January 31st, 2024
January 1st, 2025 to January 31st, 2025
January 1st, 2026 to January 31st, 2026
January 1st, 2027 to January 31st, 2027
January 1st, 2028 to January 31st, 2028
Founded by
Tags
Food & Drink
Thanks & Appreciation
Work & Career
Hashtags
Sources
Be Kind To Food Servers Month, observed throughout January, honors the hard work and dedication of food servers in restaurants, schools, and other food service settings. The month encourages customers to show appreciation through patience, gratitude, and positive online reviews, while also drawing attention to the challenges food servers face, including long hours, unpredictable gratuities, and concerns about wages. As WMOK’s coverage of the observance notes, the month also creates an opportunity to support awareness of fair wages and better working conditions in the food service industry.
How to Observe Be Kind To Food Servers Month
Celebrate by treating food servers with patience and respect, expressing your appreciation for their work, and leaving a positive online review when you receive good service. You can also learn more about the challenges food servers face and support conversations about fair wages and better working conditions.


