The Modern Waiter Podcast
Food & Cooking Podcasts
The Modern Waiter Restaurant Podcast fun discussions and interviews relating to the service industry that are relevant to both restaurant workers and guests. Have you ever wondered what your waiter or waitress is thinking? Have you ever wondered how a restaurant works behind the scenes? Perhaps you worked in the service industry and laughed while discovering that all restaurant employees are the same. We have all dined at restaurants many times. The Modern Waiter Podcast helps restaurant patrons enjoy their experience by giving them a look behind the industry curtain. “I want to show the world that a career in the restaurant business can be a legitimate profession.” - Marlon Joseph, Host of The Premier Restaurant Podcast. Restaurant guest, managers, chefs, waiters and waitresses are all represented well by this show. Contact us at https://www.themodernwaiter.com/
Location:
United States
Genres:
Food & Cooking Podcasts
Description:
The Modern Waiter Restaurant Podcast fun discussions and interviews relating to the service industry that are relevant to both restaurant workers and guests. Have you ever wondered what your waiter or waitress is thinking? Have you ever wondered how a restaurant works behind the scenes? Perhaps you worked in the service industry and laughed while discovering that all restaurant employees are the same. We have all dined at restaurants many times. The Modern Waiter Podcast helps restaurant patrons enjoy their experience by giving them a look behind the industry curtain. “I want to show the world that a career in the restaurant business can be a legitimate profession.” - Marlon Joseph, Host of The Premier Restaurant Podcast. Restaurant guest, managers, chefs, waiters and waitresses are all represented well by this show. Contact us at https://www.themodernwaiter.com/
Language:
English
Contact:
954 228 5439
Website:
https://www.themodernwaiter.com/
Episodes
Virtual Kitchens
2/16/2021
This week’s restaurant podcast: Virtual Kitchens. The number of virtual kitchens are growing in the U.S. as many restaurants find respite in the food delivery space. It is no secret that restaurants have faced challenging times with limitations on indoor dining cut to zero in some parts of the U.S. The virtual Kitchen has been thriving in countries like China and India and are much larger markets than other countries. Will the United States shift?
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Duration:00:28:02
You Are How You Eat
2/9/2021
This week’s restaurant podcast we gain insights into what our food choices say about our personalities. You are how you eat. Are you a picky eater? A fast eater? Do you like bitter or sweet foods? How you eat and what you eat says a lot about you.
Take the Food Personality Test. https://www.playbuzz.com/myrecipes10/can-we-guess-your-personality-based-on-the-food-you-eat
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Duration:00:31:25
The Big Game
2/2/2021
What are you doing for The Big Game? Danny and I ponder what possibilities bars or restaurants have during the Super Bowl. It is a shame another landmark passes by the restaurant industry. Later in the show we rank the top ten Super Bowl party foods.
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Duration:00:38:32
How to Memorize Your Orders
1/27/2021
This week’s restaurant podcast we present a few ways you can memorize your orders. Having a good memory may not come naturally. In such cases it is important to improve your memory through practice of simple techniques that can help you become more efficient at work and in life.
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Duration:00:36:08
Level Up Your Service
1/19/2021
We level up our service in this week’s restaurant podcast. I share my weak points as a server and identify some aspects that I can add to my arsenal. Later in the show we go through some proven ways servers get those extras.
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Duration:00:44:10
Restaurant Movies: Pt. 4: Chef
1/12/2021
In Restaurant Movies: Pt. 4 we review 2014 Chef. Jon Favreau as Chef Carl Casper deals with professional and personal life both of which have ups and downs.
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Duration:00:55:04
Are You Done With the Restaurant Biz?
1/5/2021
“Are You Done With Me?” The restaurant business that is… In this week’s restaurant podcast, we recognize that many service industry workers have felt the squeeze of the pandemic. Many opportunities have vanished and they have been forced to make a change. Recorded on New Years Eve, it is the perfect time to look forward to what we can do to make a change? Later in the show I will share with you some ideas you may try to make some money.
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Duration:00:39:15
Holiday Blues
12/29/2020
In this week’s restaurant podcast, I have the holiday blues. Producer Danny and I explore my feelings about working Christmas Eve and a double on Christmas. How can we balance work and family during the holidays. We get into 4 simple tips to help ease the Holiday Blues.
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Duration:00:26:18
Dating in The Restaurant Pt. 2
12/22/2020
Dating in the restaurant part two has friend of the show and bartender Stephanie Dotinga dropping in the studio for another round table discussion. Night Owls and Day Walkers continues with her input in this week’s restaurant podcast.
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Duration:00:55:25
Dating in The Restaurant
12/15/2020
Night Owls and Day Walkers: Dating in the restaurant is the focus of this week’s podcast. Relationships are a challenge in itself and we discuss the unique quirks the restaurant industry presents. Night owls vs Day walkers. Full disclosure we had trouble with this episode. We recorded this podcast over a year ago and it sat on the shelf waiting for us to record a part two. This topic deserves a balanced view point beyond that of the hosts.
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Duration:00:35:29
Holiday Food Draft
12/8/2020
Whether it is Thanksgiving or Christmas there is always a large food spread. We are putting the best possible dinner plate together by choosing items from our compiled list of favorite holiday foods. Mateo Rodriguez is in studio participate in our Holiday Food Draft. Who will end up with the best plate?
The Categories: Sides, Main, Sauces, Desert and Drinks
You can play along as we take turns tick our favorites off the list. Download your Holiday Food Draft Kit here…...
Duration:00:57:50
The Art of Getting Cut
12/1/2020
There is an art to getting cut. In the restaurant business getting cut never seems straight forward. There are several reasons why cuts may be made and some people are better at getting cut than others. What skills can you learn and use to your advantage when you need it?
Duration:00:41:21
Specials
11/24/2020
There are several reasons why menu specials exist. In this week’s restaurant podcast, we dive into all the aspects of the specials. From selling to tasting we share our tips and tricks to up your special game.
Duration:00:31:03
Drew Talbert
11/17/2020
Welcome Drew Talbert to this week’s restaurant podcast. Actor, writer and a man of many faces, Drew shares his behind the scenes and the inspiration he draws from in making his spot on restaurant skits. Join us as we learn some of his for thriving and surviving the business. “I mentally picture the guest… like they are guests in my home”
Guest: Drew Talbert https://www.instagram.com/drewtalbert/
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Duration:00:52:09
Shop Talk : Jason Raymond Pt. 2
11/10/2020
We conclude our interview with our guest Jason Raymond. Shop talk continues as we chip away at concepts like eliminating tipping, dealing with difficult situations at a table, how to excel at service and adapting during COVID-19.
Guest: Jason Raymond https://www.instagram.com/jraymondseedstem/
Business Relations : https://www.instagram.com/eatatseed/ https://www.instagram.com/stemwinebar/ https://www.instagram.com/driftoysterbar/
Duration:01:12:07
Shop Talk : Jason Raymond
11/3/2020
Welcome to Shop Talk with our guest Jason Raymond. We learn something and laugh at something is this week’s restaurant podcast. Managing Partner at Seed Kitchen & Bar in Atlanta GA, Director of Operations at both Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar and Stem Wine Bar we explore best hiring practices, cultivating a cohesive staff and throw in some wine lessons. Truly a fun interview well worth the listen.
Guest: Jason Raymond https://www.instagram.com/jraymondseedstem/
Business Relations :...
Duration:01:00:36
Shift Drinks
10/27/2020
After a challenging shift at the restaurant, there is nothing better than unwinding and chopping it up with your coworkers over a few shift drinks. In this week's restaurant podcast, we welcome Omar Eraso and we talk about the events of our weekend like we would post shift. Join us for a couple of shift drinks and listen in while we dish it out.
Duration:01:01:11
The State of The Industry
10/20/2020
Let’s take a quick look at where we are in the restaurant industry. As restaurants survive or die amid crushing COVID restrictions, how have we faired?. It can be challenging to answer this query since every state and county seem to have different solutions.
Duration:00:27:11
Vacation
10/13/2020
My vacation to San Diego was filled with many pop-ins to several bars and restaurants. COVID restrictions aside, this week's restaurant podcast, has Danny floored by some of my experiences in the restaurant industry. Some good my caveat is that as a “tourist” I am not in the know for what the city has to offer however my experiences are valid just the same.
Duration:00:53:51
100th Episode
10/6/2020
It is the 100th podcast episode. In this weeks restaurant podcast, we try to hide our excitement and lament on our love for podcasting. I acknowledge some other podcasts that I like in our restaurant podcast niche (7:20). Danny and I get personal and reflect on our dynamic as friends and as teammates in the podcast (10:55). Laughs abound as we listen to voicemails left for us in tribute to the 100th show. (17:35). We get crazy questions and heart felt congratulations.
Duration:00:49:19