Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter

Name: Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter
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Rating: 4.2 (413 reviews)
Author: Phoebe Damrosch

by Phoebe Damrosch

Nonfiction Memoir

4.2 (413)

4.2 stars from 413 reviews

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Last checked: Jun 17, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by restaurant culture and want to know what actually happens behind the kitchen doors at Michelin-starred establishments.
You enjoy witty, observational memoirs from people in service industries who have a gift for storytelling.
You're curious about the etiquette and psychology of high-end dining, from how waiters read tables to what they really think about difficult customers.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a cookbook or recipes. This is memoir and observation, not culinary instruction.
You want a deep dive into kitchen technique or chef profiles. The focus is front-of-house service, not what happens in the kitchen.
You prefer emotionally heavy memoirs or trauma narratives. This is warm, witty, and relatively lighthearted.

About this book

Service Included is a behind-the-scenes memoir from Phoebe Damrosch, who worked as a server and later captain at Per Se, the renowned four-star New York City restaurant created by master chef Thomas Keller. While figuring out her direction after college, Damrosch supported herself through restaurant work and eventually rose to a leadership position in the dining room. The book recounts her time at Per Se, including her passion for food, a romantic relationship with a sommelier, and her observations of the competitive and fast-paced fine dining industry. Damrosch shares insider perspectives on restaurant culture and etiquette, offering practical dining tips for patrons.

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Currently on sale at $3.99 — 71% off peak. Price has dropped 26 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 38 days. Typically stays discounted for 29 days.

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Currently 4.2★ from 413 reviews

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