In The Service

By Kath & Jan

Kath & Jan, two rad chicks in New York City with a combined 20 years of service experience host a podcast about the industry from the front of house perspective.... more

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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

In The Service episodes:

August 08, 2017 Episode 18: 'It's Saturday Night in New York City' ft. Frankie the Chin
Kath & Jan welcome Frankie the Chin to chat about leading a restaurant team, preshift chants and the curse of the double redbreast
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42min
August 01, 2017 Episode 17: In The Service: LIVE and on the Floor
Kath & Jan step off the service floor and onto the stage to bring you their first ever LIVE podcast recording. They welcome special guests, Zahra Tangorra (High Five Girl), Jay Neal (Riviera Catering), Tyler Lyne (Riviera Catering) and Keith Malley (Keith and the Girl). Featuring LIVE music from Matt DeCaro (the creator of our theme song).
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56min
July 21, 2017 Episode 16: 'I Spilled Wine on a Baby' Ft. Andrew Kimler
Andrew Kimler talks to Kath & Jan about working in restaurants, why he moved to catering (hint: he spilled wine on a baby), and about his podcast, Applying It Liberally!
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42min
July 11, 2017 Episode 15: 'I've seen people eat entire meals, complain about everything & return!' ft. Brian Russo
Most of us have dined in a chain restaurant, but have you ever worked in one? Kath & Jan welcome Brian Russo to share his experience working at a popular chain restaurant in upstate New York, chain restaurants in cities and being an apologetic guest.
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48min
June 29, 2017 Episode 14: 'Wait, So I Can Ask For Help?' - Ft. John Zachary Townsend
Kath & Jan discuss what really keeps the show running- the support staff. Listen as special guest, John Zachary Townsend discusses his experience being a runner, busser, barista, and more! We also talk management (good and bad), fudging your service resumes (everyone's done it), and how to keep it all together on a busy night (yes, we have hot tips)!
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53min
June 22, 2017 Episode 13: 'Nightmares in Bed and on the Floor ... it's worse than you think' ft. Izze Gibson
Did I ever leave work??? Kath & Jan discuss the haunting effect of server nightmares, in real life and in their dreams with special guest, Izze Gibson!
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51min
June 13, 2017 Episode 12: "Heartbreak and Water Damage" Ft. Zahra Tangorra
'I decided the best thing to do would be to open a restaurant without any experience' we chat with Zahra Tangorra, about the Highs and lows of opening and running a restaurant, her new site High Five Girl which she co-founded and spaghetti. Oh so much spaghetti!
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49min
June 07, 2017 Episode 11: "Alfalfa Sprouts, but not that kind!" Ft. Chef Jay
This week, we go on the other side of the pass to find out what it's like to be a Chef. Hint: there's a lot more that goes into your plate than you might think!
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1h 7min
May 31, 2017 Episode 10: "There was a trail of vomit throughout the restaurant" ft. Jorja Hudson
Kath & Jan welcome Jorja Hudson to discuss what happens when you have drunk guests! We chat how to wrangle, get guests out safely and if we've ever been the drunk guest. Warning: do not listen to this episode while eating!
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52min
May 23, 2017 Episode 9: "CORNER! How to Avoid Getting Spilled On (or stabbed) ft. Levi Austin
How do you avoid running into hot pans, heavy plates, sharp knives and delicate drinks? Navigating your way through service at a restaurant is not just an art, it's a necessity. Want to learn, 'how to walk'? Follow us!
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55min

FAQs about In The Service:

How many episodes does In The Service have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.