The Modern Waiter Podcast
The Podcast For People Interested in Restaurant Service industry. 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/
Episodes
The Server Tier List is here. We're ranking every type of server you'll actually find on the floor, from the S-tier legends who make every shift look easy to the F-tier disasters who make the whole restaurant sweat. We've been in this business for over 30 years, and we've seen every type of server come through the door. Let us know in the comments who you'd add to the tier list, and where your coworkers land.#ServerLife #Restaurant...
Tablet POS systems are everywhere, but are they actually killing hospitality?
Systems like Toast and Square, Management loves the mobility, but servers are losing the rhythm of hospitality, eye contact, and the ability to multitask across multiple tables.
We cover why table side payment sounds great in theory but slows down split checks, why that "accuracy" claim is a myth, and why looking at a screen is making service feel like self...
Can you really make $10,000 in one month serving tables? TikTok's (https://www.tiktok.com/@kennyonshift) Kenny Johnson did, and he breaks down exactly how on this episode of the Modern Waiter Podcast.
We sat down with Kenny Johnson, the Philly-based server and TikTok creator who teaches servers how to hit $5K and $10K months. We get into the real strategies behind his $10K month, why most servers stay broke, and what you can change ...
Every restaurant has them. From the Rockstar Server who never misses a dessert upsell to the Burned Out Manager who mentally quit two years ago, we break down every type of restaurant worker you've ever worked with or been served by. #serverlife #restaurantlife
Working in a restaurant means navigating a cast of characters unlike any other industry. Which archetype are you? Which one is hardest to work with? We will answer that in th...
Are restaurant credit card fees actually legal? Learn why these charges are appearing on your bill and where the money goes.
More restaurants are adding extra costs to checks, often labeling them as credit card processing fees. If you have noticed these charges popping up over the last five years, you are not alone.
In this episode, we get into why restaurants started charging credit card processing fees instead of just raising menu...
These three things can help restaurant servers prepare for tax season. Just a little effort throughout the year can make filing your taxes a breeze. Waiters have in inconsistent income. Worse yet the hourly rate is so low it makes tax withholdings a nightmare. Not Financial Advice. I am sharing the things that I do that takes away the surprise of if you owe taxes at the end of the year or not.
Most servers don't know how to f...
Budgeting with irregular income is one of the biggest financial challenges in the service industry. In this podcast episode, we break down a practical 7-step system built for servers, bartenders, and anyone whose paycheck changes every week.#BudgetingTips #ServerLife #PersonalFinance #SavingMoney
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Made $1,000 last week but still feel broke as a server? These three money mistakes that keep servers and bartenders struggling, especially during slow season.Restaurant workers often deal with fluctuating income, lifestyle inflation, late-night spending, shift drinks, and the easy-come, easy-go mindset. Making good tips is only part of the equation. The bigger question is whether your money is still working for you after the busy s...
Are you tired of relying solely on tips to survive? In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, we are breaking down the absolute best side hustles for servers that actually pay well and fit perfectly around a fluctuating restaurant schedule and inconsistent pay.
As restaurant workers, we already have elite skills in multitasking, customer service, and upselling. It’s time to leverage those skills outside of your regular shi...
When you work in a restaurant, everyone says "get a real job." But what if the real job pays less per hour?
We ran the full hourly math on a server's income vs a corporate 9-5 job, and the numbers will change how you think about your career.
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Servers deal with more than carrying plates. In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, we break down what actually makes this job brutal after 30+ years in the industry. The physical toll, the mental exhaustion of staying "on".
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Ever feel like restaurant service is a total gamble? In this podcast episode, we reveal a game-changing sercvice industry secret that completely alters how servers treat you: Pre-Tipping.
As veteran waiters working in the real world, we discuss the psychological shift that happens when a customer slides an upfront tip to establish a rapport and set expectations right from the start. We break down exactly when you should deploy this ...
Are restaurant hospitality standards quietly killing your bottom line? There is a real financial and emotional cost of running a hospitality-first restaurant. Hospitality and profitability must find a balance to keep great restaurants alive.
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70% of first-time restaurant customers never return. Here's exactly what smart restaurants do to flip that number and turn one-time guests into loyal regulars.
In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, we break down the 5-step system restaurants use to increase customer retention, build loyalty, and grow revenue without spending a dollar on ads. We cover the silent signifiers servers use to identify first-timers, the "Inception"...
Restaurant Campers: The Ultimate Server Nightmare. We've all been there, that table that just WON'T leave. In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, Danny and I dive into every server's worst nightmare: restaurant campers. We're breaking down a viral Reddit post about guests who stayed for FOUR HOURS, ordered only hummus and drinks, lingered an hour past closing time, and thought a 20% tip would make everything okay. Spoiler a...
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the Top 20 Sandwiches of All Time. Ranked from the perspective of two servers with over 30 years in the restaurant industry. We are joined by Chef Bogdan Tarnowski who at times scoffs at our list.
We include classics like the, grilled cheese, pulled pork and BLT to heavy hitters like the classic italian, and fried chicken sandwich. We’re counting down the most iconic sandw...
Mother's Day brunch can feel chaotic, rushed, or just not quite as special as you hoped. After more than 30 years working in the restaurant industry, I can tell you this: Mother’s Day is hands down the busiest restaurant day of the year. Bigger than Valentine’s Day. Bigger than New Year’s Eve. And while most guests see flowers, mimosas, and family brunches, what’s happening behind the scenes is absolute con...
Ever wondered what it's REALLY like to cook for Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Stevie Wonder? Celebrity Chef Ryan Rondeno pulls back the curtain on the unglamorous reality of being a private chef to Hollywood's elite.
In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, Chef Ryan reveals the sacrifices, unexpected perks, and behind-the-scenes challenges that come with cooking for A-list celebrities. You lose every holiday and weekend.
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What really happens on a first date at a restaurant? As servers with decades of experience, we don’t just take your order… we see everything. From your body language to how you treat staff, your first date is being quietly observed from every angle.In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, we break down the top 10 first date red flags we witness every single night working in restaurants. These aren’t theori...
The Truth About Tipping: What Cornell's Leading Researcher Discovered After 40 Years. Have you ever stopped to wonder why you actually tip? The answer might surprise you more than you'd expect. Joining this week's podcast, Cornell Professor Mike Lynn has spent over 40 years and published more than 80 research papers studying the psychology of tipping, and his findings challenge nearly everything most people assume about gratuitie...
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