Restaurant Rookies
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -This podcast is created for those that have recently began working in a restaurant to prepare them for the weirdest, most funny restaurant stories that are told from the Restaurant Veterans themselves. Both Rookies and Vets are sure to enjoy listening and relating to our industry family!
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Episodes
Episode 118: Episode 118 Help me I’m poor!
June 06, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.08 MBLike for real to the point that I’m searching the floor for money and voluntarily picking up a 4th serving shift.
Episode 117: Episode 117 SWAT teams and blowing minds
May 23, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 8.74 MBI was woken up by the SWAT team this morning and also didn’t realize how much I’ve been through at the restaurant the last 14 years, so buckle up!
Episode 116: Episode 116 Find this girl
May 09, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 3.71 MBAnd get the story because I’m watching live reality tv and need the background information!
Episode 115: Episode 115 patiently waiting to become famous
April 25, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.23 MBI was sent an email request to apply for a reality tv server job, so cross your fingers for me boys and girls!
Episode 114: Episode 114 hotel crazies
April 10, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.27 MBHere’s some hotel crazy people because the restaurant just sucks.
Episode 113: Episode 113 new policies begin
March 27, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.42 MBWe’re all going to quit very soon if this is the new normal.
Episode 112: Episode 112 we now have to pay to work
March 14, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 3.31 MBWe are being forced to tip out now and are, in the end, going to be paying to work at the restaurant. Find out why!
Episode 111: Episode 111 staying more positive
February 29, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.82 MBBad things only happen to me MOST of the time, but I suppose not all of the time.
Episode 110: Episode 110 On the brim
February 15, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 7.42 MBMy water is shut off and I got stiffed by a party of 17 so hear me on the edge of a mental breakdown.
Episode 109: Episode 109 Karma was finally on my side
February 01, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.35 MBI never thought karma would ever have my back but for once, she did.
Episode 108: Episode 108 (un)Grateful (almost) Dead
January 18, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 5.91 MBLots of ungrateful people this week at both jobs but mostly ungrateful old people.
Episode 107: Episode 107 hotel amateurs
January 04, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutes - 12 MBThese people and going to make me lose my mind. More than I already have.
Episode 106: Episode 106 yet another rant
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.74 MBIt’s the last episode of the year so you shouldn’t expect anything less than a rant.
Episode 105: Episode 105 I lost my voice
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBSorry I went m.i.a. but you can’t really record a podcast without a voice.
Episode 104: Episode 104 I got shopped
November 09, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 7.23 MBDon’t be a secret shopper. Why ruin someone’s job? As you can tell, I got shopped and failed.
Episode 103: Episode 103 stop being uncool
October 19, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 3.42 MBWhere did all of these dweebs come from and why are they going to a restaurant at 10:30pm?
Episode 102: Episode 102 oldies but not goodies
September 27, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.62 MBOld people are the worst. Period.
Episode 101: Episode 101 Server 101
September 15, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 7.53 MBHere’s my version of a college course on serving. Enjoy!
Episode 100: Episode 100 my life is a mess
August 31, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 25.3 MBI wish that this was an awesome celebration but staying positive is hard. I appreciate anyone who has supported me these 4 years and still listens.
Episode 99: Episode 99 I have a guest!
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 51 MBI finally have a guest! I was traumatized by the loss of the last episode that I had a guest on in November that was never recovered but now I am back in business!
Episode 98: Episode 98 Another job bites the dust
August 03, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 3.28 MBMy schedule will be changing and I’m hoping it’s for the best but we shall see where life takes me.
Episode 97: Episode 97 it’s always tough to lose someone
July 20, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBNo matter what, losing someone you work with is never easy. Sorry to post a sad one but I felt it was necessary.
Episode 96: Episode 96 complainers, tiktokers, and honest gentlemen
July 06, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 6.74 MBHere’s a few stories from my week before I go on vacation!
Episode 95: Episode 95 Robbed or Trafficked
June 29, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 2.89 MBSome weirdo took a photo of me and of course I’m thinking the worse.
Episode 94: Episode 94 just rambles
June 15, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MBHere’s a life update that no one asked for.
Episode 93: Episode 93 a sweet gesture
May 31, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.53 MBI had a table catch me completely off guard on Saturday by doing a very sweet gesture for another table.
Episode 92: Episode 92 Graduations, Corporations, and kitty friendship foundations
May 18, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.87 MBI graduated a decade ago and it reminded me of graduation parties at the restaurant. I talked to other restaurant workers about corporate restaurants and got my feelings hurt by a kitty.
Episode 91: Episode 91 Karma better get you
May 04, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 6.25 MBIf you stiff a server ESPECIALLY when you’re a party, you better tip or karma better get you.
Episode 90: Episode 90 Monday Motivation
April 21, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 6.25 MBMondays are truly the worst however, my Monday ended very happily.
Episode 89: Episode 89 bumper issues
April 14, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes - 2.23 MBNot restaurant related but just an update on what nuisances I’ve been dealing with.
Episode 88: Episode 88 just be nice
March 30, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 4.3 MBBe nice to one another. There’s no reason to make someone feel bad especially if you don’t know them.
Episode 87: Episode 87 almost the last straw
March 16, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 11.4 MBNegative Nancy almost pushed me out the door never to be seen again.
Episode 86: Episode 86 no shoes no shirt no service charge
March 10, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 4.35 MBWe brought back automatic gratuity…kind of. Also please wear shoes. And I’m out of breath because of asthma so I’m sorry I sound very large.
Episode 85: Episode 85 Last minute losers
February 24, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 4.31 MBIf you’re going to go into a restaurant at the last minute just don’t be a loser like these people.
Episode 84: Episode 84 short stories with Karonis…again
February 09, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 3.56 MBSorry again a short episode filled with short stories so I’ll keep this description short as well.
Episode 83: Episode 83 short stories with Karonis
February 02, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 5.98 MBThis week I don’t have an actual topic but hopefully my short stories make you laugh.
Episode 82: Episode 82 Uber Experiences
January 25, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.45 MBNot necessarily restaurant related but still customer service. Hear my luck with my recent Ubers.
Episode 81: Episode 81 Grace Lilly
December 21, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 9.86 MBIf you guys aren't watching "Southern Hospitality," you need to be. Let's discuss a show about a restaurant but not my restaurant and I am still not sure why not...
Episode 80: Episode 80 lil update
December 16, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 3.25 MBHere’s an update on my life. Cuz you guys care lol.
Episode 79: Episode 79 RBS course, lack of shifts, Veterans Day
November 13, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.62 MBWhy California why? Another dumb alcohol rule. Also I have no shifts. And it’s Veterans Day! Yay!
Episode 78: Episode 78 random stories from the past few weeks
October 20, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.05 MBI apologize for this being so unorganized but I have thoughts from work reunions to only fans to baseball butts. Enjoy!
Episode 77: Episode 77 the Tony Hawk of server nightmares
September 25, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 3.26 MBApparently I can do a full 360 in my sleep if I’m stressed about serving.
Episode 76: Episode 76 being stoked about being cheap
September 15, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.51 MBDon’t smile or sound excited about getting discounts and showing how bad you’re going to tip. I hate you.
Episode 75: Episode 75 drama queens and cheapskates
September 03, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.79 MBYou can get your meal replaced without the dramatics and pay full price and stop being cheap! Have a safe Labor Day weekend!
Episode 74: Episode 74 I’m aware that it’s hot in here
August 19, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBI wish this was about nelly’s 2000s hit but unfortunately it’s about the ac being broken.
Episode 73: Episode 73 Can I please just be included?
August 04, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 3.77 MBI feel left out all the time but especially as of late. Just include me. I’m fun.
Episode 72: Episode 72 tip facts
July 20, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.69 MBSpitting some tip facts at y’all.
Episode 71: Episode 71 Did I offend you?
July 01, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.01 MBI actually did offend one guest, however, I did nothing to the second. Sorry if I’m still frustrated about this situation but I have to pay my rent!
Episode 70: Episode 70 Bentley
June 24, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.36 MBNot the car just a strange guest that I had Saturday night that apparently everyone knows except me.
Episode 69: Episode 69 graduation season
June 17, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.82 MB69!!! Woohoo! I didn’t even notice it was 69 til it was done! Lol! Anyways hear about graduation season during the nba finals.