Talking of glasses, there is one job in the club which can be considered rather mundane but nevertheless essential, that of glass- and bottle-collector. On a busy night, this member of staff can be rushed off their feet as the bar staff call out for more glasses and customers want their tables cleared of empties. After time has been called, the collector has the task of persuading members to drink up. This role, therefore, is quite important in the link between the bar and the customer and is essential to the smooth running of the club. Often, glass-collectors are young people doing a part-time job, but in some clubs, they are older, having done the same job for years.
On a busy night, the club would not function without the essential services of the glass-collector.
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