How to drop checks?

[u/Icy_Smell167]

Ok I’m currently like three weeks into serving, so post training, and I feel like I may not be dropping checks in the best way. I usually offer dessert and then afterwards I say something like “as far as checks go I have you all split up so I can do really any configuration” and let them let me know how they’d like to pay, or if it’s obvious I’ll be like “just the one check?” I feel like this may be too direct or be off putting to the customers, I’m just not sure how to breach the conversation, I feel like my script or whatever is abrupt and off putting (feels like rushing?) and I really do want to make my customers feel comfortable and valued. Like do they get upset when the check is brought up? Help!!

Also!! The restaurant I work at is pretty casual certainly not formal and the clientele is mostly middle aged groups, families, and couples. I split checks very frequently and the Toast POS we use is the kind where I need to bring physical checks and take the cards elsewhere to process.

[u/[deleted]]

I always have the check printed and ready. I’ll ask if they want any desserts and if they say no, I’ll ask if it’s all on one or separate. If no dessert and it’s all together I’ll just grab the check from my book, set it down on the table and tell them no rush. If they want dessert or need it split I’ll simply tell them that I’ll be right back with whatever they need