[JavaBrewer]

I've worked in some fine dining rooms in San Diego and believe me the experience is VERY MUCH like the show. It's a super high stress environment and the people working the line are tough as nails. We were especially hard on the newbies and would bet money on who would crack during the first week. I've seen grown men leave in tears. It's brutal, but the perks are there if you manage to perform in that type of setting.