The Modern Waiter Podcast

Be it family or friends, as a restaurant employee sometimes we find ourselves at a table whose restaurant etiquette makes us cringe. We will discuss the best way to survive the evening and possibly save you some embarrassment. To help people with bad restaurant etiquette, one can lead by example, be respectful, use humor, address the behavior directly, and be patient. Modeling good behavior r...

Taking the order as a server in a restaurant can seem routine. It can be very mechanical. There are some basic steps you MUST follow. This week’s podcast episode outlines the best way to take an order. Follow these steps and you will be set up for success the rest of the way… Later on in the show I will also share with you my best tips while taking an order. See Privacy Policy at ht...

This podcast episode will teach you how to become a restaurant waiter. If you are interested in getting started as a restaurant waiter we have the show for you. Last week’s guest Kyle Dalia returns once again to lend his expertise. We will give you the best advice for getting into the server position and making money. As a waiter, you will need excellent communication skills to inte...

Seasonal Waiter: Best of both worlds. Most areas have a high season and low season and unless you are in a town like Las Vegas or a place like Disney, where it is always busy. The seasonal restaurant waiter takes advantage of peak activity in two different towns. For example, a restaurant located in a tourist destination may hire seasonal waiters during the summer months when there...

Ever thought to yourself I am going to crush this buffet? How do these restaurants stay in business? If so we will explain how buffet restaurants make their money. Buffet restaurants make money by charging customers a fixed price for all-you-can-eat access to the buffet. The price of the buffet typically varies depending on factors such as the location, time of day, and selection of food...

This week’s restaurant podcast we discuss the Pros and Cons of taking reservations in the restaurant. In this Video, I Discuss the Truth About Restaurant Reservations and What You Need to Know if You're Considering Making Them! This Video Shares Tips and Advice on how Reservations work for Any Restaurant! Reservation systems can be a great benefit to a restaurant however the ease of maki...

Fancy Restaurant. In this week’s restaurant podcast Danny and I recall our night out at a fancy restaurant. People often choose fancy restaurants to celebrate special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, or other milestones. The upscale atmosphere, elegant decor, and exquisite food make it the perfect setting for a memorable event. Our reason was to celebrate a few birthdays of pe...

The perception of time is a complex concept that is a subjective experience. In this week’s restaurant podcast we look at the perception of time in the restaurant. Time is influenced by a variety of factors, including biological, psychological, and cultural influences. Restaurants welcome many different cultures and so we also welcome the cultural differences of time. From reservations t...

This week’s restaurant podcast "Black Inventors”: The Impact on the Restaurant Industry". This podcast will explore the incredible contributions of black inventors throughout history and how they have shaped the restaurant industry. We will discuss the inventions of black inventors and how they have changed the world, from the invention of the refrigerator to the invention of the deep fryer....

Pie is a great way to end a meal. It is a classic dessert that is often served at family gatherings and special occasions. Restaurants sell pie because it is a popular dessert item and is enjoyed by many people. In this week’s restaurant podcast we discuss the top 10 pies served in restaurants. Later on in the show we find out about some odd ingredients that pies are made of.&n...

Restaurant Movie series continues with Pt 9. Boiling Point (2021). As restaurant waiters we love reviewing restaurant movies from the point of view of people who live the reality. Movie lover and friend of the show Omar Eraso joins us to discuss the merits of this movie. Full spoilers ahead, is the warning before engaging in this round table discussion.   See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Podcast Journey Pt. 2 Danny and I discuss how we started the podcast. Last week the main focus was on our life working in the restaurant. This week we open up about all the challenges we had while producing this podcast. We reveal the tension and pain points along the way. What is our process like? Perhaps you are interested in creating a podcast of your own? This sho...

Have you ever wondered what working in a restaurant is like? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a podcast? In this weeks restaurant podcast, Danny and I are sharing our podcast journey. How did this show come about? Why do we feel so strongly about the restaurant industry. The recording of this podcast episode ran a bit long so we decided to break it up...

Restaurant Staff Meetings. How to run an effective staff meeting. What could be better than going into work on your time off for a restaurant staff meeting? 90% of the time staff meetings are a giant waste of time when you work in a restaurant. Is there a better way? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Why Do Restaurant Servers Hate Hot Tea? To most serving hot tea seems like no big deal. In this week’s restaurant podcast, we explore the annoying little steps that go into serving hot tea. Is it worth it?   Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Support us on...

Are the best restaurant chefs mean chefs? In this week’s restaurant podcast we explore The Chef Effect. How the temperament of a chef affects everyone else in the restaurant. Emotionally balanced or nice chefs vs mean or angry chefs. We are grateful to have Dave Kenney lend his perspective drawing from his experience from the kitchen as a chef and as a waiter.   Watch us o...

This week’s restaurant podcast welcomes Barbara Sloan, Author of Tipped, a guide to financial freedom for service industry employees. Often waitresses, bartenders, and the like are left out of the typical employee financial benefits. This can be a disadvantage to building wealth. Barbara’s book gives us nuggets on how you can take control of your tipped income and lay the path to yo...

Bartending: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Bartender Zach Davis brings us a fun perspective on dealing with the ups and downs of his position. Bartending requires a constant shift in attitude when dealing with guests, servers, and management. Working in the restaurant industry requires constant adjustments. Bartenders deal with an added dimension of skill and responsibility. ...

Restaurant Jeopardy! So much fun. How much do you know about restaurant trivia? Qualin Harris (@Confessionsof_aserver) joins us in studio to play Restaurant Jeopardy. Six restaurant themed categories loaded with fun trivia questions. Our first battle of the trivia does not disappoint. Guest: Qualin Harris https://www.instagram.com/confessionsof_aserver/ Watch us on YouTube http...

How to find a good restaurant? Whether you are from out of town or you are trying to find a local gem, this restaurant podcast episode is for you. Some people rely on online reviews and ratings, however finding a good restaurant takes a bit more effort. You may think that referrals are a slam dunk, however referrals on a good restaurant has its pitfalls as well. This episode wi...

Happy Thanksgiving. This week’s restaurant podcast kicks off the holiday season with the 3rd Annual Holiday Food Draft. Lover of food and competition Phil Moss @mossperm24 is this year’s guest. Who can build the best thanksgiving plate from the list of food items from each category. Later on in the show, shots of patron silver make their appearance. A change from doing sho...

In this week’s restaurant podcast Danny and discuss the crazy things found in guest’s food. Throughout the years while being a waiter in the restaurant industry you see a lot of crazy things. Strange objects in a dish is no exception. Some of the things found in food are easily explained, others are not.   Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFkl...

In this week’s restaurant podcast Danny and and I are still in Las Vegas. Music artist @YoQuieroSilla tells us how music is life for her in Las Vegas. What is it like to work your way into the main room at Tao night club? DJ Silla shares her passion for diversity. How can she go from pool party at liquid to performing her own music? Her journey is one of passion and we are...

In this week’s restaurant podcast Danny and and I are in Las Vegas. Friend of the show, Jay Salonga, describes what it is like for him unwinding after a shift. Shift drinks in Las Vegas.  Jay opens up about personal relationships at work and outside of work. Working in the restaurant dealing with the pace of work, shift drinks is a way to unwind and talk about your shift. ...

In this week’s restaurant podcast we are black in the restaurant. What is it like to wade through the thicket of stigmas that rub right up against prejudice? Do you adjust your service style waiting on black people? Is there merit to the sentiment that black people do not tip? Danny and I will discuss what it is like being black in the restaurant: Waiting on black people,...