Mispronunciations are very pervasive in the restaurant. Many names of ingredients have foreign language origins which raises the bar further when it comes to knowing how things are pronounces. How so we handle ordering that menu item when a name is botched? We handle it by not handling it. However we can certainly have fun with it. We have all had the challenge but it is not that serious. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podca...
Jun 29, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 138
This week’s restaurant podcast finds us in a place where we air our “mild” annoyances with some of the working parts of the business. Of course we like to offer solutions to every problem. Does that ratio really exist? Danny and I take issue with guests as well as coworkers. I admit some things just need an attitude adjustment. For now you are gonna hear what grinds my gears. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id14454572...
Jun 22, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Help Wanted Pt. 2: A continuation of last week’s restaurant podcast. Jason Raymond of Seed Kitchen, Stem Wine Bar and Drift Oyster Bar in Atlanta has a bone to pick with us right at the top of the show. We do not see eye to eye on going to restaurants on busy holidays and we have “healthy conflict” on the topic. Fresh from the trauma of Mother’s day and the anticipation of Father’s Day which are the final markers of the big restaurant days till later in the year. How do you make a busy night pos...
Jun 15, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Help Wanted. While the majority of owners sweep the lack of employees under the rug of unemployment benefits and stimulus checks, we know it is not that simple. Specifically restaurant employees struggle with finding what is best for them. We lift the rug of lazy oversimplification and start the conversation attempting to answer why is there a dearth of applicants for restaurant job openings. Joining us in this week’s restaurant podcast is Jason Raymond of Seed Kitchen, Stem Wine Bar and Drift O...
Jun 08, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 135
This week’s restaurant podcast we close out our look into eating utensils with part 2. So many designs for specific uses it is worth exploring the design of some of the most common and interesting utensils. What are their proper uses. Would you believe there is an ice cream fork? Or a spoon with a serrated edge? Here is an example of an ice cream fork. https://amzn.to/3c8LDp2 I have included some pictures of interesting utensils on the website https://www.themodernwaiter.com/ Like this episode? ...
Jun 01, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 134
This week’s restaurant podcast we review the history of eating utensils. From sticks and stones to silver and gold, eating utensils have had specialized purpose. Born from necessity and advanced by materials they have an interesting journey to become the silverware we take for granted. More Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/. We are very proud to be a part of the One Star Podcast Network. The one stop shop for restaurant...
May 25, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 133
Part 5 in the restaurant movie series we explore Big Night (1996). Loaded with talented stars this movie escaped my original watchlist for the series. Thank you to listener Brendan O’Brien for the suggestion. Set in the 50’s two brothers struggle to engineer a turn around for their failing restaurant. The big night, the movie’s name sake, is their last effort to put on an evening of incredible food. Great watch as confirmed by an IMDB rating of 7.3. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on...
May 18, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 132
This weeks restaurant podcast is all about the candy. We enlisted the help of the ladies from the Sidework Podcast, Brooke Van Poppelen and Andrea Wallace. We collaborated on a list of over 80 popular candies. The lobbying was fierce, but we whittled down the choices to our top 8 candies. Truly big fun we rank the big 4 candy holidays (8:07). We get into the candy draft (19:20). Who has the best candy bag 1:04:16 This show reveals that our favorite candy snacks end up evoking nostalgia from the ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Mother’s Day is the busiest restaurant day of the year. Most in the industry believe it is a day to be survived. This holiday holds a mixed bag for everyone in the service industry, large parties, kids, slammed all day, and everything in between. On this restaurant podcast episode we share some of our Mother’s Day experiences and share our tips on how to thrive on this day. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id1445457201...
May 04, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Waiting on a table of service industry people is an interesting experience. Whether you are a bartender or a server you have to be prepared for shenanigans or a super easy time. From ultra politeness to ultra demanding, we turn into different animals when we sit at a table all together and receive service. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id1445457201 and https://open.spotify.com/show/2WwXTEggjmNDh4rafHtO85 . Follow us...
Apr 27, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Ever wonder if there are fundamental differences in the hospitality industry between the U.S. and Canada? Friend of the show Matt Glover gives us a bit of insight from his perspective. From the western province of Alberta, this week’s restaurant podcast gets the low down on minimum wage for restaurant employees, rules of engagement for alcohol sales and even tips. Matt provides some answers to questions I have had for a long time. What is it like in the restaurant and hospitality in Canada? Now ...
Apr 20, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Industry Profile: With Scott Lustig. As promised we will showcase servers, bartenders, chefs, and other restaurant industry professionals in season 3. This episode Scott shares his passion for the industry as a chef, owner, and server. Thank you Scott for being candid about your highlights and challenging times. We are very proud to be a part of the One Star Podcast Network. The one stop shop for restaurant and food podcasts. Featuring Side Work Podcast, Copper and Heat, In Yo Mouth, The Macaron...
Apr 13, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Kids in the restaurant. How do you navigate kids at the table? How do you deal with poor behavior? How do you make them feel empowered and facilitate their experience in the restaurant? We explore the ways that you can survive and thrive during their visit. We are very proud to be a part of the One Star Network. The one stop shop for restaurant and food podcasts. Featuring Side Work Podcast, Copper and Heat, In Yo Mouth, The Macaroni Zone, Confessions of a Server and yours truly. Like this episo...
Apr 06, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Surprise! Danny leads the show in this week’s restaurant podcast: Paying Your Dues. Feeling a bit entitled, Danny describes how we arrived to this stage in our serving career and what colors our perspective on the industry. Later in the show we admit how personal serving and podcasting is to us both. We are very proud to be a part of the One Star Network. The one stop shop for restaurant and food podcasts. Featuring Side Work Podcast, Copper and Heat, In Yo Mouth, The Macaroni Zone, Confessions ...
Mar 30, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 125
This week’s restaurant podcast features Brandon Tendler, a product developer with a passion for restaurants. Brandon shares his expectations on restaurant systems and execution. We also discuss the feature he wrote on Ghost Kitchens linked below. Guest: Brandon Tendler Author Subject Ghost Kitchens: http://www.atthemargins.com/2019/08/15/i-aint-afraid-of-no-ghost/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btendler/ We are very proud to be a part of the One Star Network. The one stop shop for restaur...
Mar 23, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Working a Double. Everyone has worked a double shift at some point. The restaurant double seems to be particularly taxing. Danny and I discuss what it takes to survive working a double in the restaurant. We are very proud to be a part of the One Star Network. The one stop shop for restaurant and food podcasts. Featuring Side Work Podcast, Copper and Heat, In Yo Mouth, The Macaroni Zone, Confessions of a Server and yours truly. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple...
Mar 16, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 123
In this restaurant podcast we list the top ten things that servers may not want you to know. For me there are things that I just do not want to admit. We are very proud to be a part of the One Star Network. The one stop shop for restaurant and food podcasts. Featuring Side Work Podcast, Copper and Heat, In Yo Mouth, The Macaroni Zone, Confessions of a Server and yours truly. Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id1445457201 and https://open....
Mar 09, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 122
“Needy people want attention and they are going to get it.” How can we do our jobs efficiently while dealing with needy guests. Danny and I have fun in this week’s restaurant podcast sifting through the techniques we use in this situation. We are very proud to be a part of the One Star Network. The one stop shop for restaurant and food podcasts. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id1445457201 and https://open.spotify.com...
Mar 02, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 121
This week’s restaurant podcast: How to Deal With Difficult Managers. Welcome Omar Eraso back in studio who has experience as a server but mostly a manager. This fun round table helps me reveal a number of things you can do to navigate working with a difficult boss. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id1445457201 and https://open.spotify.com/show/2WwXTEggjmNDh4rafHtO85 . Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/th...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 120
This week’s restaurant podcast: Virtual Kitchens. The number of virtual kitchens are growing in the U.S. as many restaurants find respite in the food delivery space. It is no secret that restaurants have faced challenging times with limitations on indoor dining cut to zero in some parts of the U.S. The virtual Kitchen has been thriving in countries like China and India and are much larger markets than other countries. Will the United States shift? Like this episode? Follow us on Instagram https:...
Feb 16, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 119
This week’s restaurant podcast we gain insights into what our food choices say about our personalities. You are how you eat. Are you a picky eater? A fast eater? Do you like bitter or sweet foods? How you eat and what you eat says a lot about you. Take the Food Personality Test. https://www.playbuzz.com/myrecipes10/can-we-guess-your-personality-based-on-the-food-you-eat Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id1445457201 and...
Feb 09, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 118
What are you doing for The Big Game? Danny and I ponder what possibilities bars or restaurants have during the Super Bowl. It is a shame another landmark passes by the restaurant industry. Later in the show we rank the top ten Super Bowl party foods. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 02, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 117
This week’s restaurant podcast we present a few ways you can memorize your orders. Having a good memory may not come naturally. In such cases it is important to improve your memory through practice of simple techniques that can help you become more efficient at work and in life. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id1445457201 and https://open.spotify.com/show/2WwXTEggjmNDh4rafHtO85. Follow us on Instagram https://www.ins...
Jan 27, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 116
We level up our service in this week’s restaurant podcast. I share my weak points as a server and identify some aspects that I can add to my arsenal. Later in the show we go through some proven ways servers get those extras. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 19, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 115
In Restaurant Movies: Pt. 4 we review 2014 Chef. Jon Favreau as Chef Carl Casper deals with professional and personal life both of which have ups and downs. Like this episode? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 12, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 114
“Are You Done With Me?” The restaurant business that is… In this week’s restaurant podcast, we recognize that many service industry workers have felt the squeeze of the pandemic. Many opportunities have vanished and they have been forced to make a change. Recorded on New Years Eve, it is the perfect time to look forward to what we can do to make a change? Later in the show I will share with you some ideas you may try to make some money. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast. Follow us on I...
Jan 05, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 113
In this week’s restaurant podcast, I have the holiday blues. Producer Danny and I explore my feelings about working Christmas Eve and a double on Christmas. How can we balance work and family during the holidays. We get into 4 simple tips to help ease the Holiday Blues. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Dec 29, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Dating in the restaurant part two has friend of the show and bartender Stephanie Dotinga dropping in the studio for another round table discussion. Night Owls and Day Walkers continues with her input in this week’s restaurant podcast. Like this episode? Subscribe to your podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-waiter-podcast/id1445457201 and https://open.spotify.com/show/2WwXTEggjmNDh4rafHtO85. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Inf...
Dec 22, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Night Owls and Day Walkers: Dating in the restaurant is the focus of this week’s podcast. Relationships are a challenge in itself and we discuss the unique quirks the restaurant industry presents. Night owls vs Day walkers. Full disclosure we had trouble with this episode. We recorded this podcast over a year ago and it sat on the shelf waiting for us to record a part two. This topic deserves a balanced view point beyond that of the hosts. Like this episode? Subscribe to your podcast on https://...
Dec 15, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Whether it is Thanksgiving or Christmas there is always a large food spread. We are putting the best possible dinner plate together by choosing items from our compiled list of favorite holiday foods. Mateo Rodriguez is in studio participate in our Holiday Food Draft. Who will end up with the best plate? The Categories: Sides, Main, Sauces, Desert and Drinks You can play along as we take turns tick our favorites off the list. Download your Holiday Food Draft Kit here… https://www.themodernwaiter....
Dec 08, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 109
