Side Work Podcast

Copper & Heat, the James Beard Media Award winning podcast hosted by Chef Katy Osuna joins One Star Network. In the latest season, "Pre-shift", the podcast highlights tips, tools, and resources to help you navigate the challenges of working in hospitality. Subscribe, rate and review and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Today's topic: Career Waiting. Joining us to discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*&k in order to succeed is Marlon Joseph and Danny Devila, hosts of The Modern Waiter podcast which is also a part of the One Star Podcast Network family. Follow them! Subscribe to, rate, and review all of our shows. The Modern Waiter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

This week we address all the ways in which restaurants are behind the curve when it comes to providing accessibility and hospitality to customers with disabilities and here to drop knowledge and humor is our pal Danielle Perez! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today we bring you some wet and wild Server Submitted Stories and then get down to the business of unionizing. Joining us to talk about the sweet and not so savory parts of demanding safe and equitable working conditions is Cass Vogel, a baker at Donut Friend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

In today's episode we explore the origins of buffets and how that led to AYCE as a very American pastime. Joining us to shine some light on this highly secretive business model is podcast favorite, Ken Reid! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Valentine's Day is already one of the most dreaded nights of the year for restaurants and their employees. Now throw in a global pandemic to spice things up and you've got a giant, chocolate covered situation on your hands. Joining us to breakdown some headlines and Server Submitted Stories is podcast favorite, Qualin Harris. We love you guys. Godspeed and Good Health! --- Support this podcast: ht...

We discuss the hairy situation that friends and family can pose when they drop into your restaurant. Joining us for this lively discussion is host of In Yo Mouth Pod , Michael Muñoz!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are serving up your hot takes on the restaurant industry in another Server Submitted Episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today we get to see how the sausage is made while going down the checklist of what it took for Jim VanBlaricum to open a bar in Los Angeles. Hindsight is 20/20, but predicting a pandemic? There isn't a phrase for that yet.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

We discover all of the pent up emotions and opinions we've been carrying toward the work place bathroom and let loose in today's episode. But first, we address some headlines and Server Submitted Stories with friend of the pod, James Dunn! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Today feels like a great day to recap some wild headlines and read a generous helping of Server Submitted Stooooooorrrrriessssss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Welp, we did it, guys. Let's say farewell to the most notorious year of our lives thus far and usher in good tips, good health, and good vibes for 2021! Thank you for supporting, listening and being a part of the Side Work family! Much love.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Today we praise your hustle on these holiday shifts when everyone else is in full-on merry consumer mode. God Speed and Good Tips! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today we wrap up our first attempt at tackling the wild world of retail with mall maven Natalie Jean! We cover some HOT TOPICS like Cannibal Sandwiches, Anti-Maskers, and another run in with Kiefer "Dewars Hurricane" Sutherland. Witch energy on point in this episode! Join our PATREON!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Today we start a two part episode all about the service industry's half-sibling: RETAIL. And as a special treat, David Anders takes time away from starring in shows like iZombie, Vampire Diaries, and Heroes to recall his perfect jean and sweater walls at The GAP. But of course before diving into all that customer service nonsense we read some bonkers Server Submitted Stories! Join our Patreon for...

Necessity is the mother of invention and the chaos of Covid-19 has forced the service industry to think on its feet. Today we discuss all the ways bars, restaurants and servers have pivoted to keep their business open or create something even better than the original idea. We interview Zach Eichenhorn and Liz Norment, creators of Sneaky Spirits Social Club about their brilliant bartending turned b...

First off, STAY HOME. Holy hell, just hunker down and avoid your family because you know in your heart you wanted to steer clear of your Trump loving uncle anyhow. Second, we are ONE HUNDRED EPISODES IN! We love you all for growing with us even in the face of a global pandemic. Please enjoy this earlier than usual holiday episode because times are weird and we need to spread common sense, not  a v...

We think that being a server should earn you an honorary degree in sociology after enough years handling customers and coworkers. The comedic account that nails restaurant life every time belongs to today's guest Drew Talbert! Before we dive into the creative thought process that goes into the hilarious videos at Bistro Huddy, we read some epic Server Submitted Stories and discuss the latest lockd...

The bane of existence for every service industry professional is having to stop your flow, coerce coworkers to rally, and perform a half-baked corporate number for some sociopath's born day. KILL US NOW. But birthdays in a restaurant are so much deeper than that and joining us to discuss is hilarious comedic actress and former Applebee's server Dana Powell. Join our Patreon !  --- Support thi...

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Last Podcast on the Left hosts Ben Kissel and Henry Zebrowski join Side Work for an extra creepy, super raunchy episode featuring missing teeth, sexual predator regulars, epileptic bartenders, a heavy-metal hating child ghost that haunts a Gentleman's Club and SO MUCH MORE. Buckle up because Ben and Henry are even louder than Brooke and Andrea. Support our PATREON !  --- Support this podcast:...

For those of us in the service industry, Halloween is a year round affair as we deal with long-dead customers who haunt cellars, bar stools, bathroom stalls, and walk-in coolers! Dealing with regular living drunks and attention-seeking spirits is not a job for the faint of heart. Joining us to discuss your delicious tales of terror is our Daddy of Darkness Henry Zebrowski from Last Podcast on the...

The Side Work family has served it up once again with hilarious stories of insane customers, wicked injuries, being preggers on the job, and gross out moments galore! Enjoy the fruits of your labor served back up to you on this week's episode.  Now, you can support the pod and get in on bonus content and special events when you join our   PATREON ! --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...

In today's episode we discuss the multitude of ways the service industry is set up to mess up your body. From racks of glassware and slippery floors to scalding soup and cramped quarters, it's a miracle any time you can make it home from a shift unscathed!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Today we dissect all of the psychology and design that goes into the "bill of fare".  Joining us for a discussion longer than the Cheesecake Factory menu is friend of the pod and former California Pizza Kitchen server, Sean Parkinson! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/side-work-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...