What do Anna Roisman, Kath & Jan all have in common? They were hostesses in Boston! Anna shares her introduction to the industry in Beantown and how she became a maître'd extraordinaire eventually working in LA and NYC. Listen as Anna shares the highs and the lows of being the first face you see in the restaurant when you walk in and then watch her show, The Unemployed Show on Facebook Live!

Kath & Jan are joined by Katharine Heller who admits that she would rather be hosting the party rather than attending it. Katharine, the creator and host of the hit storytelling podcast, Tell The Bartender has seen and heard it all. She chats about bartending in the nineties pre online dating, what it was like working right after 9/11 and why it's important to know what a Wet Martini is!

Doritos are not dinner! Joanna Shaw Flamm joins Kath & Jan to talk about how to prioritize taking care of yourself when you work in the industry. Since many of us are used to putting guests first, we often forget about our own needs - eating (real) food, drinking (water - not vodka) and having a full night rest. Listen to these tips and tricks to get you ready for the busy season!

Kath & Jan leave the studio to host a live show of In The Service taped at the PIT Loft on September 30, 2017. Crystal Beth joins us right after working a double at work where she wore many hats! Then we chat with Jay Neal and Nico Russell about life in the industry, balancing passion and productivity and Oxalis, Nico's amazing and delicious pop up restaurant!

Eddie, a veteran of the service industry tells Kath & Jan the secrets of being a manager (ie keeping the staff AND guests happy) and how mistakes have influenced his now success.

Kath & Jan welcome former colleague, Chuck on the show who discusses his costumed entry into the industry, costume parties and the return of the curse of the double redbreast: Midtown edition!

Being extremely close to fire in the kitchen ignited Emma's passion to become a Jill of all trades in freelance, cooking, food writing and making chocolate! Listen as Kath & Jan talk to Emma Kobolackis and try to find out how she does it all!

Kath & Jan speak to their former co-worker and server of the century, Jose about what it takes to stay calm in the face of a storm, the Department of Health and what happens when you find a surprise in your food ...

Kath & Jan welcome Matt DeCaro, the writer and creator of the theme song for, In The Service! Matt talks about being an ex service employee, how he currently works with celebrity chefs and how he used to be so f***n skinny

Kath & Jan get behind the bar and chat why service bar is the best place to work as a bartender and the worst place to order a drink as a guest. They welcome Elsa DeTripp, a staple behind many bars in NYC who talks about co-founding High Spirits, a pop up bar experience!