Imagine you are at your family’s holiday party. Lots of choices to be made. What food would you choose to build your plate? This week’s restaurant podcast is our 2nd Annual Holiday Food Draft. Lover of food, drink and fantasy sports John Cagney joins us in this years food draft. 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.in...
Nov 16, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 158
In this week’s restaurant podcast “Let’s Get Personal”. Danny and I reveal more about our personal lives by playing a modified version of The Newlywed Game. Some answers may surprise you… 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/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/ See Privacy ...
Nov 09, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 157
In this week’s restaurant podcast The Tables Are Turned. Our guest Ron stops by to give us some insight from the guest’s perspective. The service industry principles, the industry workers, have the lions share of opinions on this podcast. What does the experience look like from the other side of the table? Guest: Ron (Burgundy) 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/2WwXTEggjmND...
Nov 02, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 156
Shift drinks directly after our Vegas trip, I attempted to dry out and work my Sunday night shift. I failed at both. We are joined by Ralph (Glue Guy) and Roy (Smooth Guy). We change locations and record from Oceans 101 in Lauderdale by the Sea. They talk about what and who irks them at work... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 29, 2021•21 min•Ep. 10
Steps of Service and Beyond with Jay Salonga. The traveling podcast takes us to Las Vegas where friend of the show @dj_jaynoble describes how he got his start moving to Vegas and also leveling up on restaurant jobs. We have a round table discussion on the skills outside of the basic steps of service that is required in a higher end restaurant. Jay also tells us about what it is like working in a unique industry town like Las Vegas. Guest: Jay Salonga https://www.instagram.com/dj_jaynoble/ Like t...
Oct 26, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Danny and I landed in Vegas Friday night. Coming in hot we meet Ryan in the lobby of our hotel and fire off an episode of shift drinks straight away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 22, 2021•21 min•Ep. 9
In this week’s restaurant podcast we teach you how to beat the grind. The repetitious nature of executing a job can be a drag. The constant reciting of specials and answering the same questions day in and day out can wear you down if you let it. Time to shake things up and beat the grind. 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 http...
Oct 19, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 154
In this week’s restaurant podcast Danny and I discuss the 3 reasons why there is Drama in the Restaurant. 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/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Oct 13, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 153
This episode of shift drinks finds us at Anthony's once again where Webb and Omar stop by to talk about their shift. Danny and I have a connection through a mutual guest. The show gets interrupted and we dish about a guest with a macaw. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 08, 2021•22 min•Ep. 8
In this week’s restaurant podcast we expose the lies that servers tell. Telling lies in just another trick we have in our bag. Servers may lie to guests, they may lie to the chef, and they may lie to their managers. 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/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Info https://www.themo...
Oct 05, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Weather can have an impact on the restaurant. What do you do when the snow storm comes or when the hurricane arrives? In this week’s restaurant podcast we will navigate the weather and later in the show we give advice on hurricane parties. 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/themodernwaiterpodcast/. Mor...
Sep 28, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 151
In this week’s restaurant podcast Raymond Bosch is Gay in the Restaurant. Human topics demand insight. Thank you Raymond for giving us a glance into how you navigate your work life and giving us your perspective on handling ignorance. Restaurant work puts us in front of many different opinions both from guests and coworkers. There are some fun moments and some uncomfortable moments all deserve a listen. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mode...
Sep 21, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 150
In this week’s restaurant podcast we discuss the impact football has on restaurants. It is a boon to some in the industry however game time can leave some restaurants a ghost town. 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/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/ See Privacy Policy ...
Sep 14, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 149
This week’s restaurant podcast follows up on episode number 5, Service Industry Abroad. Once again Danny returns from Europe, Spain this time, and he shares his experience while visiting different restaurants. 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/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Info https://www.themodernwa...
Sep 07, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Bonus Podcast: Danny and I roll through the Parrot Lounge on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Rachel, our bartender joins us at the end of her shift. We learn about the her two work husbands and the Parrot Way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sep 03, 2021•22 min•Ep. 7
In this week’s restaurant podcast, "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work". There are opposing views about what teamwork is and how it is executed. Everyone does everything vs everyone do their part. There are merits to both however we land on one side. 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/themodernwaiterpodcast...
Aug 31, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Bonus Podcast: Ashton joins Danny and me as we unwind post shift. She gives us a peek at being the lone bartender at brunch. Danny floats back down to earth fresh off a two week vacation in Spain. Anthony’s Clam House is nice enough to be our backdrop once again. One of our favorites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 27, 2021•16 min•Ep. 6
Saying no in the service industry can be tricky. This restaurant podcast episode will give you 14 ways to say no without saying no. In this follow up episode we get into the meat of how to navigate over the top requests and come out with the win. 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/themodernwaiterpodcas...
Aug 24, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 146
Bonus Podcast Danny and I Cap off the week of working in the restaurant with some Shift Drinks. We roll up to the Parrot Lounge on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. I reveal my strange drink combination that is actually delicious. Don't judge me. Fresh off of Sunday Brunch I talk about some changes that were made. Danny talks about negotiating side work for his closing lunch shift. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
Aug 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 5
The customer is always right. What??? We will see about that. Jon Cercone and Gabrielle Pottier join us from Tavern on the Square in Quebec and they let they tell us how they deal with that concept. The customer is certainly important but the customer is always right seems more like the tail wagging the dog. If restaurants take on the character of their operators, I may need a work visa and an application. We also get a lesson in French pronunciation. Guest: Gabrielle Pottier https://www.instagr...
Aug 17, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 145
This week’s restaurant podcast takes a look at strip clubs. When we think of bars and restaurants we never mention strip clubs. There are over 3752 strip clubs in America most serving alcohol and many serving food. Let us take a light hearted look into the full service industry. 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.in...
Aug 10, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Bonus Episode: This episode of shift drinks finds us at the turning point of brunch. Things are looking promising. Friend of the show Omar joins us and airs his gripes he has with a coworker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Aug 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 4
Let us discuss the Tip Pool with friend of the show Linsey Onken. This week’s restaurant podcast is a fun round table discussion where we look at the pros and cons of pooling tips. Does it work or are we carrying the lazy? Guest: Linsey Onken @linseyjoyonkenthefirst 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/t...
Aug 03, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Shift drinks continues on Ft. Lauderdale Beach at the Parrot Lounge with Chris G. right off his breakfast shift at a popular beach restaurant. We unwind with a couple of drinks on a summer Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jul 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 3
This week’s restaurant podcast explores the stigma of drugs in the industry. There are many contributing factors to why the industry has the association of drugs and alcohol. Some of it is earned and some not warranted. We laugh at the hypocrisy of the whole thing. We had a good time laughing at what we find under the magnifying glass. Danny and I make some admissions on the subject just keeping it honest. Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m...
Jul 27, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Brunch is starting to point in the right direction. We return to Anthony's Clam Bar to record. Oh wait, it is July 4th and we cant get a table to set up. No problem. We record right at the bar rail. Nothing stops the show. Jimmy G (@rebelinthenight) joins us to weigh in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 2
In a climate of restaurants being short staffed, mix in a set of uncommon circumstances, we identify the anatomy of a s#*t show. Sometimes things go sideways on a shift making it a “Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”. Maybe it happens often at some places. Still hot after the worst brunch ever, we invite Omar back to the show to discuss ways in which we can survive a S#*t Show. Excuse the language but things get hot. Guest: Omar Eraso Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on https:...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 141
In the 1st episode of shift drinks Marlon is defeated by the worst brunch EVER See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jul 16, 2021•18 min•Ep. 1
This weeks restaurant podcast episode discusses how to pay the check. From discrete payments to fighting fair when multiple people wish to pay. It may seem simple, however as with many things there is nuance. 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/themodernwaiterpodcast/. More Info https://www.themodernwai...
Jul 13, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Cell phone use in society is wide spread. By extension their use in the restaurant by guests and employees is pervasive. Do servers want to approach a guest while on their phone? Do guests want to see employees on their phone? These are some of the issues that that we discuss in this week’s restaurant podcast on cell phones. 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/2WwXTEggjmNDh4r...
Jul 06, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 139
