Sharing is Caring. We reach out to our listeners in this week’s restaurant podcast. We are one community and friend of the show Jerry Melgoza shares a slice of his story pie. From layoffs to home-schooling, Every state, every country is doing their own thing during the COVID-19 pandemic, so everyone has a story… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 08, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 78
This weeks restaurant podcast closes out with the last of the Quarantine Life series. Drinks. There is a reason why liquor stores are considered essential business during COVID-19. We drink to entertain ourselves and pass the time. Yes we are at home but is it even fun? Danny describes how restaurant people drink. “We work nights so when we when we go meet friends at the bar that have been out already they’re in the game so we’re playing catch up. Just to get on their level. Catch up can become ...
May 05, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 77
This is truly a very informative episode. In this week’s restaurant podcast we get a lesson in disaster preparedness, Our quarantine life series continues with our guest Kurt Fanaro. We learn a ton about being prepared for any eventuality that you can plan for. In fact that is first in the four categories of preparedness that Kurt describes. Having a plan. One thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught many of us, is that we are ill prepared. Let us find out the other 3 categories that are key ...
Apr 28, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 76
This week’s restaurant podcast continues with part 3 of our quarantine life series. Personal Trainer Jennifer Rosidor talks fitness. She shares the impact social distancing has on her business as well as the importance of keeping fit during a health crisis. “The amazing thing about fitness is that it is a goal that is attainable instantly. If you wake up and you go walk or jog for thirty minutes, you have accomplished a goal.”Keeping fit, along with proper nutrition and rest are major keys to ma...
Apr 21, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Managing partner Fred Graham joins this weeks restaurant podcast. He outlines some challenges he and other restaurants face remaining opened during the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. “Trying to keep six feet apart is certainly very challenging on a cook line... We’ve marked the floor so everyone has and area six feet apart from everyone else." We are very appreciative of all the restaurants who are able to service guests and save jobs. Staying healthy physically and financially is a movi...
Apr 17, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 73
The Modern Waiter Podcast series Quarantine Life continues with Pt. 2, which focuses on food. Author Jack Kohout (www.instagram.com/restaurantjunkie) joins the show. How can we make food last longer? Are you able to step outside your comfort zone and pick up that chocolate hummus? We talk about experimenting with food combinations for the sake of hard to find ingredients. “I am trying to shop economically, and there are only certain things I’m left with. I am trying to see what I can do to make ...
Apr 14, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 72
The Modern Waiter Bonus Podcast. Chef Kevin Andraska (www.instagram.com/chefkev86/) joins us for our very first bonus podcast. In the upcoming weeks we are checking in with our listeners for a candid chat. If you would like us to check in with you and feature you in an upcoming bonus podcast episode, direct message me @themodernwaiterpodcast on Instagram or email me at themodernwaiter@gmail.com. In this weeks restaurant podcast, surprise, surprise COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our lifestyl...
Apr 11, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In this week's restaurant podcast episode we adjust to a new life. The majority of restaurant workers are unemployed to abide by the social distancing mandates. As we flatten our bank accounts, (ahem), as we flatten the curve we discuss how we are coping with the adjustments of quarantine life. In part one of a what promises to be a five part series, I make some shocking admissions. The journey has just begun. Strap in for the long haul into the unknown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Apr 07, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 70
The Coronavirus pandemic hit right in the middle of spring break. This weeks restaurant podcast we take a look at the history of spring break. Producer Danny’s restaurant is right in the epicenter of it all. Spring break then and now, Ft. Lauderdale FL is at the heart of it all. Our show has a slightly different sound now that we have the social distancing mandate. We are doing the show in separate locations. This podcast episode was recorded on St. Patrick’s Day. Normally a great time for the r...
Mar 31, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 69
In this week's episode we discuss the Rona And The Restaurant. There is a bit of shifting of the finish line as far as how long social distancing will last due to the Coronavirus. Danny and I start from the beginning and speak candidly about how this all got started. There is a lot of information that we can consume on the subject, similar to food, some information is better than others. Some are easier to chew than others. It is our responsibility to take care of each other during the COVID-19 ...
Mar 24, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 68
In this weeks restaurant podcast we look into the Details. Niheem Marcomeni, a seasoned veteran in the industry, joins Producer Danny and me. Banquets, management, high-end steak house and sommelier; we are pleased to get a glimpse into the philosophy of paying attention to the details of serving. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 67
This week’s restaurant podcast we explore those restaurant nightmares. Workplace dreams seem particularly visceral for restaurants. Whether you work in the kitchen and tickets are hitting the floor or servers getting more and more tables, these dreams occur even past your restaurant days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 10, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 66
In this restaurant podcast we kick the outdated, ugly and unhealthy menu items to the curb. We applaud the high margin, great presentation money makers. The best and the worst of the menu takes a look at food categories and specific items that grab our attention based on performance and execution. We simplify an otherwise complicated metric. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 03, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 65
This weeks restaurant podcast vents the FAQs we have gotten over the years. Freaking Asinine Questions. The head scratching WTFs of it all. I get it. Maybe you are hungry. Maybe you’re drunk; or, or, or maybe you should have thought before you spoke. Producer Danny and I share and laugh at some ridiculous FAQs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 26, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 64
This weeks restaurant podcast turns the clock back to your first day on the restaurant job. What do we remember about our first day. Mine was over 24 years ago. In my progression as a service professional, I look back with fond memories of what I did not know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 18, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest restaurant days on the calendar. In this weeks restaurant podcast we explore the paradox of recognizing the potential to make money all the while knowing it is widely regarded as “amateur night”. What can you expect from your dining experience on Valentine’s Day? Give a listen while you brace yourself to work on this holiday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 12, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Overserved is the theme of this weeks restaurant podcast. We sell drinks to our guests but where do we draw the line. When do we stop serving and cut someone off. We discuss how to tell if someone has reached their drink limit. We also share times when we were less than responsible with alcohol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 05, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Make sure you do your side work because it is my closing shift episode. In this week's restaurant server podcast, we look at why closing shifts are a P.I.A. Produce Danny of course, does not mind them. I on the other hand... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 28, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Brunchtown can be a wonderful place. Mimosas in the early afternoon, breakfast-lunch mash up. It’s all deadly. There are however some etiquette and practical guidelines to brunching successfully. Don’t be that person. In todays restaurant server podcast we look at the brunch buffet in particular. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 22, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Special thanks to our listener Ava Jane. Her email in response to one of our shows inspired me to do a podcast show on generosity. Restaurant servers are are no strangers to generosity in the craziest ways. We may not be able to predict where generosity comes from but it is always fun to guess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 14, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Talk about taking the good and the bad. Large parties are boom or bust. We navigate what those pitfalls are in this weeks restaurant podcast. We also reminisce about the good and bad parties we had once upon a time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 08, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 57
This week's episode “In The Kitchen”, is the first in a series we created for season two. The series will feature interesting people in their element with the food driving the conversation and the kitchen the backdrop. In The Kitchen features Mateo Rodrigues, part nut, part chef, all heart. Mateo was kind enough to come in and cook for us and share his love for food. His challenge was to work in a kitchen foreign to him while answering interview questions. Our challenge was to get out of the stu...
Jan 02, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 56
I admit it. I am a bit of a grinch. That won't get in the way of today's Christmas episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast. Producer Danny, as usual, brings some balance to the force. Fun as always. Unwrap with no effs given. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 24, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 55
The schedule is the life blood of a server's existence in the restaurant. Schedule writers have their work cut out for them. In this weeks podcast we discuss the trends all restaurant schedules seem to follow. Some good, some need improvement. There are often over 30 servers to fit into these daily slots. Kudos to those that do it well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 17, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Why do so many people fall for the restaurant dream? More and more restaurants are opening every year. Many close their doors as well. Menu, location, employees, overhead and navigating the competition: there is a lot to get right. We paint with a broad stroke while discussing the many pitfalls of the restaurant dream. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 11, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Woohoo! Producer Danny and I are celebrating our 52nd show, marking one year of podcasting. We gleefully look back on our journey, sharing our mistakes and highlights we experienced along the way. We are excited to bring you more guests and interesting content in the coming year. Thank you for giving us a chance. Please share the podcast with anyone who may enjoy the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Dec 04, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Thanksgiving, is the topic of this podcast episode. It is my favorite holiday. We explore thanksgiving traditions, favorite food and even Black Friday. Many restaurants close on thanksgiving. It is time for families and friends to get together and eat. Spoiler alert! I don't even like turkey. It is no secret that servers work most holidays. Someone has to do it... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 26, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 51
You have had enough of the service industry and you are ready to move on. We take a look at the skills needed to be a good server and translate them to other careers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 20, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Early is On Time, On Time is Late, and Late is Unacceptable! I never understood how on time could be late but lets take a look at lateness and how it affects you and others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 12, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 49
We are joined in studio by the perfect guest for the subject of pets in restaurants. April, joined by Schnauzer Maui, is a former dog trainer who now works in the restaurant industry "full time". Danny and I discuss the mistakes pet owners make regarding restaurant patronage. “one thing I think restaurants should advertise is that they are more pet friendly if they are, then if a person who absolutely hates to have a dog around doesn’t have to go there… “ - April Sick. See Privacy Policy at http...
Nov 05, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
