In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian, Ed, along guests Kevin & Will dive into the discussion of bartenders vs servers. They discuss what makes each role unique, the similarities they share, and how they feel towards the other. Whether it’s the income potential, the differences in daily tasks, or the unique challenges of each position, this episode will help you find out which role suits you best.

Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
2:14 Show Start & Guest Introductions
4:19 Can servers memorize orders and should they?
7:31 Why choose one over the other?
14:19 Selling cocktails
19:50 I want you, but I'm not ready for you
22:29 A skill that makes someone great at your job
25:57 My bar vs the guest table
27:27 What role has the potential to make more money $$$
30:17 What role has the potential to make more regulars
31:16 Who is worse with food knowledge
34:06 50% Rule & Wrinkled Bills
36:54 What role has better chances to mate with guest
39:43 Physically & mentally taxing roles
43:47 Difficulties & battles
49:43 Time Management Skills
55:13 What role gets more support and can suffer from it
58:58 How to mess with the other role?
1:02:12 Last Call
1:05:27 Adrian's Closer


A podcast about the restaurant industry.
New episodes out on Fridays!

Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
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The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

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In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian and Ed reflect on Anthony Bourdain’s once belief; that the diner table is “the great equalizer.” They share appreciation for those working under Miami’s brutal sun and to those working in the dark. The conversation touches on military co-workers, the lessons loss can teach us, and the importance of gratitude. Ed being Ed, we also unpack some of the nuances of a world-renowned tasting menu, and the balance between being a personable server vs a technical server.

Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
4:13 Show start
5:17 Anthony Bourdain's table analogy
11:36 It's HOT in Miami!
12:52 Adrian's 2-day job experience at the Versace Mansion
18:56 Ed's world renown menu tasting experience and what he preffers
20:44 Another one of Ed's black and white questions
21:38 Our preferred burgers in Miami
25:38 When guest ask us for recommendations, and our preferred Lasagna in Miami
26:55 Memorial Day and military coworkers
30:27 The gift of ignorance
33:34 Personable vs Technical
39:23 Loss... And the bright side of it
44:45 Last call
45:36 Adrian's closer


A podcast about the restaurant industry.
New episodes out on Fridays!

Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

#FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

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In this episode of FancyBread Adrian and Ed explore what it means to be a great employee versus a great coworker, the realities of being fired, and how workplace politics and networking shape restaurant careers. We’ll share insights on why people leave jobs, the importance of standing up for your team, and the value of always polishing your skills.

Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
2:28 Show start
3:02 Adrian's job count
3:58 Invincibility, and crossing lines
6:45 Employee vs coworker round 1
9:30 3 Point system?
11:22 Have we been fired? 24 Hour Rule
13:35 Preferred way to get fired
16:29 Those who fell from high places
18:00 That time Ed stood up for Adrian
22:50 The bright side of high turnover
25:32 Politics are a REAL thing EVERYWHERE...
26:40 Reasons people leave the restaurant industry
29:55 Self governance and what gets you fired
32:03 Poor performance
33:18 Violating company policies
34:00 Dishonesty or theft
36:21 Disrespect
37:07 Ed's pirate ship analogy
39:52 Backup plans, and the importance of networking
41:00 Employee vs coworker round 2
44:23 Network done wrong
48:42 Adrian's closer


A podcast about the restaurant industry.
New episodes out on Fridays!

Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

#FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

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