The Modern Waiter Podcast

The Modern Waiter Podcast

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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...
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Stress Management for Servers | Practical Tips That Work

Dec 23rd, 2025 5:00 AM

Stress is a part of almost any job. When you are working in a restaurant that stress can feel like a trap. It does not have to control you. This podcast episode will give you fast and practical ways to manage stress in as a restaurant server. Learn how to reset your nervous system in 30 seconds, communicate under pressure, prioritize when everything feels urgent, and keep your mindset steady through rushes, complaints, and curveballs.#ServerLife #RestaurantLife #StressManagement #MentalHealth #ServiceIndustry #Hospitality Follow Me On Social Media:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiterMore Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Server Burnout Is Real - Here's What to Do

Dec 16th, 2025 4:30 PM

f you are a server, you know double shifts, rude tables, inconsistent tips creates constant pressure. In this podcast, we break down proven, realistic strategies to avoid burnout in the service industry. You’ll learn simple daily systems to protect your energy, set boundaries, and manage stress during rushes. It is important to handle difficult guests without absorbing the negativity, and build a support plan with your team and management.Follow Me On Social Media:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiterMore Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I Quit My Restaurant Job For a 9 to 5

Dec 10th, 2025 5:00 PM

Thinking about leaving the restaurant grind for a 9–5? In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, we sit down with former restaurant pro Mateo Rodríguez, who went from back-of-house and bartending to beverage manager and now works at a bank with true banker’s hours. We unpack the real culture shock, lifestyle shifts, money differences, and whether the grass is actually greener outside the service industry.About the show:We’ve been sharing real talk from the service industry for 7+ years. This is episode 352 as we kick off Season 8. If you’ve lived the double-shift life, wrestled with weekends and holidays, or wondered whether a corporate role would cage (or free) you, this episode is for you.#RestaurantLife #Hospitality #Bartender #ServerLife #serviceindustry Follow Me On Social Media:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiterMore Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Survive a Double Shift

Dec 3rd, 2025 6:00 PM

Pulling a double shift doesn’t have to wreck your energy, mood, or performance. In this podcast, Danny and I share our tips to stay sharp, avoid burnout, and finish strong. Working in hospitality, retail, warehouses, health care, or service jobs you are no stranger to working the double. You’ll learn how to front-load recovery, fuel for sustained energy, manage micro-rest breaks, and reset fast afterward so you’re not wiped out the next day.Follow Me On Social Media:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiterMore Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the BEST Thanksgiving Dinner Plate?

Nov 25th, 2025 5:00 AM

In todays podcast, Danny and I welcome special guest Mateo Rodriguez, former restaurant manager, mixologist, and chef. We combine forces to debate what is the best thanksgiving dinner plate? We continue our holiday food draft tradition by putting the mains, sides, sauces, desserts and drinks in a face off to decide the ultimate holiday plate.Follow Me On Social Media:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiterMore Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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