The service industry, food service in particular, is often considered a gateway job (read: give me the foundations I need to find a “better” role), a summer job (read: a way to make a quick buck), or a filler job (read: something to do while searching for your dream position). These facts create some challenging dynamics among coworkers, especially when someone raises the subject of their “real job.” Committed to their careers in the industry, Nikos, Yianni, and Liz and discussing questions, including:

• How does it impact your coworkers if you ask to come in late or leave early for the sake of your “other” job?
• How are restaurants and prisons alike?
• When it comes to employees, is there higher turnover in the kitchen or the front of house?
• Should employees earn “perks” based on merit, or should everyone be treated equally?
• Does loyalty have an expiration date?