The Modern Waiter Podcast

In this week’s restaurant podcast we are Waiting on Older People. What are the keys to service when it comes to older people? What considerations do we have to take when looking at the physical environment of the restaurant? Some things are not so obvious. Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram....

Behind the scenes of a podcast. Danny and I celebrate 200 episodes. We share some of our process, some of our failures associated with moving from audio to video and times of tension where we were close to not having a show. Gather around for the stories of our behind the scenes.   Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on I...

In this weeks restaurant podcast Danny and I share what ii is like for us during slow season. How does it affect the dynamic of the restaurant. Supplies, attitude, management and staff all get affected during the slow season. But how?  Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwai...

What should restaurant managers look for when staffing? In this week’s restaurant podcast we explore confidence vs. competence as it relates to staff. What traits are coachable and what are the traits of the people that are full of themselves.   Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themode...

Some restaurants are pushing the limits of acceptable practices and are therefore blurring the lines. Omar, friend of the show, joins us once again as we discuss our feelings on prices, surcharges and other shenanigans.  Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Suppor...

Have you ever taken a wine glass from a restaurant? Perhaps a bottle of hot sauce. This week’s podcast discusses things that people steal from the restaurant. Later on in the show Danny and I reveal things we have shamefully taken.   Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaite...

Have you ever had to deal with cheap people? At work or in your personal life. In this week’s restaurant podcast we discuss the ways in which you can recognize and handle cheap people. Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon....

Restaurant Best and Worst. We call him a man of conviction. You can call him “D”. From steaks to pasta, liquors to side dishes find out our restaurant best and worst. We pushed the limit of how many time you can laugh while recording a podcast. We have some differences but that is what it is all about. Later in the show we get the feels from some nostalgic pics. Watch...

Restaurant servers can be stuck in their ways. Danny and I call out our fellow servers for their quirks. There are things that we do to make our jobs easier, however, some of the things servers do may blur the lines and cross over into quirkinesses. We also admit our own habits that make us feel at ease but may not work that well.   Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c...

Michael Muñoz of the In Yo Mouth Podcast joins the show to discuss restaurant desserts. What are some of your favorite classic desserts? Later on in the show we play a game of Fan or No Fan.   Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Support us on Patreon https:/...

In this week’s restaurant podcast, Danny and I dig up memories of restaurants that have died out in popularity. Some have vanished all together. Perhaps one of the restaurants on our list sparks nostalgia for you. Take a stroll down memory land as we wonder, What ever Happened To…  Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on I...

What’s in your apron? Veteran Server Robert (Cooper) Washek joins the show to share what he keeps in his apron. The common thread that ties all restaurants is the apron. Danny shares his apron secret and later on in the show we reveal what we do about separate checks and what can be done to stop guests from stealing our pens. Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29j...

In this week’s restaurant podcast we continue with part 8 of our restaurant movie series. This time it is Bradley Cooper’s 2015 Burnt. Do watch the movie prior to listening to the podcast or expect heavy spoilers. This restaurant movie focuses on the back of the house with the chef centric pursuit of perfection. Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFk...

Cooper joins us for shift drinks. I am cleaning out after the Vegas trip. Danny and Cooper talk about their day over a couple of drinks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week’s restaurant podcast, “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”. We travel to Vegas and once again Jay Salonga joins the show. Papa’s got a brand new bag since he was last on the show. His high end sushi restaurant runs on a house pool so teamwork is everything. Find out how Danny and I survived our Vegas shenanigans to have this round table discussion on our very last day.&nbs...

This week’s restaurant podcast, “What Happens in Vegas”. Straight out of Vegas and feeling not so fresh, Danny and I talk about our trip through the eyes of service. From ride share, airport, hotel, and restaurants; what was the good, the bad, and the ugly? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On National Fried Chicken Day, July 6th, we ponder one of the most popular of bar food. There are so many variations on this comfort food. You will never guess where fried chicken actually came from. Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Support us on Patreon https...

Do you know how to tip? This weeks restaurant podcast takes a look at how to tip in every situation. Who do you tip? Why tip? When do you tip?   Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheModernWaiter The Podcast is...

Bread can be the first item that guests experience in a restaurant. Sometimes it is the first thing they request upon being seated. Let’s take a look at bread service in the restaurant. It can be a great introduction or it can be a great annoyance. Later on in the show share our favorite ways to eat bread and places to get the best bread.  Watch us on YouTube https://www.y...

A service utility blast from the past, the dumbwaiter has all but gone extinct. The mini elevators is very useful for multi level homes and restaurants. But why the name dumbwaiter? Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com...

Avoid getting into the weeds by controlling your tables. The best ways to be able to control your tables is by appearing as an authority, being knowledgeable, controlling the timing among other things. In this show we will discuss how. Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast...

In this week’s restaurant podcast we are joined by Omar. We springboard off of last week’s topic and find out how he handles his tables. We don’t operate the same however the goal till remains good service. Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Support us on Patreo...

How do you identify what your guests secretly are looking for to feel like they had a great experience. In this week’s restaurant podcast episode we will teach you how to gauge your tables? Every guest will fall into one of 4 categories. Guests are either seeking Fun, an Experience, Attention, or Convenience. Knowing which category they fall into is a game changer… Watch us on...

After a day of work there are several ways people choose to unwind. Shift drinks is one of the ways restaurant workers decompress after a shift and it is the subject of this week’s podcast. I tell the story of my first shift drink and why I did it is such dramatic fashion. Danny brings me to a simple revelation about Happy Hour. Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Do you work days, nights, or both? In this week’s restaurant podcast we talk about the night shift. Why does Danny work both and I am a night shift kind of guy… (for now) Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29jIbBYXKxWMJBDFklmwHQ  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/.  Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheModernW...