The Modern Waiter Podcast

Updated: 30 Jun 2025 • 348 episodes
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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 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/

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We have all gone to a restaurant and confidently placed our order. We have heard these items many times before, however you may be mispronouncing these common words. Many items in the culinary world are borrowed from other countries that often speak a different language. We are here to boost your confidence and correct

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26 Jun 2025 • EN

Dining Etiquette Rules

Seasoned restaurant waiters reveal the dining mistakes and teach you how to dine like a boss. Where to place your napkin to how to signal you’re done with your meal. 🌐Follow Me On Social Media: 👉Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/ 👉TikTok ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiter 👉More I

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Do you know where your tip money goes? This podcast dives into how service industry workers get paid, focusing on how much of their pay comes from tips. We'll explore the ins and outs of sharing tips to support staff and what happens to the money before it ends up in the server's pocket, so you can better understand re

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10 Jun 2025 • EN

How to Upsell Like a Pro

We break down how to master the art of upselling without being pushy. From wine and appetizers to desserts and after-dinner drinks, we give you actionable strategies, key phrases, and expert advice to enhance the guest experience and your income. 🌐Follow Me On Social Media: 👉Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/the

05 Jun 2025 • EN

No Taxes on Tips?

The ‘No Tax on Tips Act’ (H.R. 482) is making headlines! In this episode, we break down the proposed bill that could eliminate income taxes on tips for restaurant servers, bartenders, and beauty service workers. If passed, tips up to $25,000 per year would be tax-free, helping countless workers in traditionally tipped

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DoorDash just dropped a whopping $5 BILLION! But what does this massive investment mean for the future of restaurants? 🌐Follow Me On Social Media: 👉Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/ 👉TikTok ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiter 👉More Info https: ▶️//www.themodernwaiter.com/ See Pri

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