Do whatever’s best for your own future.

I’d say that serving can definitely be more stressful than being an SSV but from the situation you’ve described, it does seem like a far better deal at the moment (especially if your new environment is supportive). I’m not sure what your local brewery/restaurant is like in terms of tips, but when I used to work at a high-end restaurant, one night’s worth of tips would easily be above $300. Good money, just stressful af since you had to be on top of your game every single moment.

What you could possibly do is take a week off from Starbucks (use sick time if possible) and work a full week at the new place and see if it’s agreeable with you before making a final decision.

my boyfriend was the exact same as you. he worked at our store for a year, and 6 months of those were as a SSV. he worked 38 hrs/week and it sucked his soul out and spat it back up lol. he switched to serving and he loves it!

he’s on his feet and constantly busy a LOT MORE than as a SSV, sometimes tips suck, he is expected to upsell alcohol and add ons to every table, and he doesn’t get 10 min breaks. however, he loves this aspect of customer service and actually getting to interact more with custies! no matter what he comes home with hella money and he barely works 5-6 hour shifts. we are lucky to live in california and be paid the $15/hr on top of the tips though, so keep that in mind. he also doesn’t really have to talk to coworkers or anything which he really likes because sometimes the barista drama was a lot. he is the happiest i’ve ever seen him if that says anything !!!

I waitressed during college, personally I found it more soul sucking. And to a point you have rely on people being generous, cause you usually make $3 an hour. You think starbucks customers are bad? Hungry people are even worse and you're adding alcohol. And people will literally treat you like you're their servant and you should be happy they're running you like a dog.
That being said I made great money, especially at the time (it's been over a decade). I have a friend that makes bartends twice a week and made over $40,000 in one summer. But they were in a tourist town. I thought about trying to get a LOA and joining them this summer, but don't want the stress.


Could you maybe work both for a bit, to see if it's going to be a good fit?

Do both and get that bag