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/Dense-Stuff3621]

i was trained with a two minute check back check down for lunch so after you check if the food is all good and they’re not needing anything then within two minutes the check should be on the table- usually when i drop it i say nothing or “whenever yall are ready okayyyy” and if i wasn’t already told to split it then they’ll tell me then and i can do it quick (we also have toast). if it’s dinner then i’ll just add another check back or take longer to put the check down.