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!

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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.

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In this special Mother’s Day episode of ‘FancyBread’ Adrian, Ed, and guest Maritza explore the unique experiences of moms in the restaurant industry. Not only working on Mother’s Day but balancing motherhood with this demanding career. We highlight some of the challenges and joys these incredible women face. Join us for stories of ridicule, support, and the special bond between motherhood and hospitality.

Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
3:52 Show Start
5:43 How does mom feel about working on mother's day?
7:00 Children in restaurants
8:30 Mothers day lunch / brunch
10:06 Educating and Mothering our guest
14:54 Ed's theory on a*hole diners
19:19 Serving Moms
25:00 Unicorn kids, empty nesters, and escapist parents
27:59 When parents hate their kids
29:08 Being served by a pregnant server (showing)
30:30 The importance of a supportive environment
33:40 How does your kid feel about what you do?
34:43 Hollidays in the industry
38:11 Maternity leave
40:00 Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean...
44:40 Mother's on fine dining
45:50 Mom's schedule
46:53 Miami late night culture shock
50:00 It's OK, As long as you...
51:50 Moms and separation anxiety
52:53 Message to future mom's in the industry
57:57 Adrian's Closer


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

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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.

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Join us in this episode of Fancy Bread as we dive into ‘Big Tops’ or 'Big Groups' of diners with guest Derek & Nicole. We uncover the secrets of managing the chaos and handling their sometimes unrealistic expectations. We share some expert tips and stories that will help you stay on top of your game as a server or as the host of a big group of diners.

Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
0:35 Show Start
1:04 Do we enjoy dining in big groups?
6:48 What we like about serving big groups
8:22 How to greet a big group of diners
12:35 What we don't like about serving big groups
15:05 What screams chaos in a big top
20:55 Big top red flags
25:15 Tug of war over table control
28:05 Biggest group served alone & tips on how to
34:45 A tip for the Host of a big top
35:18 One of Ed's peeves for big tops
40:52 Ordering drinks for a big top
45:40 Another tip for the Host of a big top
46:46 How we serve big tops
49:04 Ed vs Children
51:32 Drinks and verbal contracts
52:42 Celebrities on big tops
54:56 Dream scenario and how to handle it
58:17 Miami handlers
59:52 Adrian's tips for big tops
1:05:12 The bill
1:08:37 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.

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Adrian, Ed, and guest Erica share some of their memorable solo dining experiences, discuss common challenges, offer tips on improving your solo dinner experiences, and how to best serve these solo food enthusiasts.

Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
0:48 Show Start
1:32 Why Solo Dine
5:46 Memorable Solo Dining Experiences
12:55 Solo Dining Tip Policy
16:06 What is a Sweet Guest and a Difficult Guest
19:58 Solo Reservation Challenges
28:22 Some Cons of Solo Dining (Debate)
33:10 Solo Dining at a Table vs the Bar
35:05 What can be attractive to solo diners
36:56 Tips to Solo Diners
37:39 Female Impressions as Solo Diners and the Spotlight Effect
40:19 Solo Diner Orders
43:39 Do's and Don'ts to Servers and Solo Diners
56:27 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
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.

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Adrian, Ed, and guest Twenty from ATP Appraise the Phrase are serving up some fresh strategies to boost your tips when guest are watching their wallets by mastering the Art of Mirroring. We break down how to create an experience that guests... can’t resist.

Check out ATP Appraise the Phrase here:
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Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
2:40 Show Start
3:29 Guest Spending Less
8:41 Guest "Tells" when not spending
11:23 How we avoid spending
16:25 Have we tipped poorly & Mercy Tipping
19:12 How to make budget conscious guest spend more
25:15 The Car Salesman Technique
28:25 Service Charge
30:02 The Art of Mirroring
36:10 PB&J "Juicy Not Burnt" equals?
41:36 Key to Mirroring
42:10 Energy Mirroring
48:30 Menu Mirroring
48:55 Eye Contact & Boobs
55:11 Who tips & Who doesn't
1:01:27 You Never Know Game
1:03:05 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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Adrian and Ed break down the cardinal rules of restaurant talk, sharing when to let them ‘proof’ and which guest habits deserve a ‘fancy’ farewell.

Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
0:54 Show Start
1:20 Server to guest no's!... We share, when and how...
3:13 The art of Reframing
7:09 Guest Thou Shalt Not's
9:37 Off-Limits to Guest
11:07 Guest Gaffes: What Not to Ask Your Server
13:07 The art of Redirecting
19:39 Forbidden Faux Pas to Guest
23:51 Table Talk Taboos: What Sours the Bread
32:54 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.

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In this episode of ‘Bread or Circus,’ Adrian and Ed dive into the buzz around HB 535, exploring its potential motivations, impacts, and possible scenarios. Tune in for their critical take and why they oppose this bill!

Chapters:
0:00 Let’s take a deep breath before we start
0:27 Ed's opener
1:03 Show Start: Explaining the Proposed Bill
2:26 Disclaimer and tip fatigue
4:40 Out of touch bill: Opting out of paying service charge
6:07 Minimum wage, tips, and commissions
9:00 A red flag
10:06 Are restaurants not being transparent
11:11 Miami Beach and service charge
12:50 Salary cuts, expected services, and tips
16:31 The illusion of control
19:25 Travel tip culture
21:34 Potential motivators behind amendment
23:51 Posible scenario #1
24:20 Posible scenario #2
25:05 Posible scenario #3
26:22 Ed’s interpretation to proposed bill tip breakdown
28:50 Before saying yes, try this Bussata
30:06 A new era of rude servers approaches
30:47 Who’s in the service charge
31:59 Invitation to Bussata
33:08 Why rewards are there
33:40 We are transparent
34:56 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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A new chapter of FancyBread begins!

Join Adrian and Ed as they answer seven thought-provoking questions inspired by the Mel Robbins podcast, adding their unique twist with food and restaurant insights. Make sure to share your answers in the comments below!

Chapters:
0:00 FancyBread is back!
1:23 Ed's hopeful message for this new chapter
4:07 Show Start: Seven questions, 3 categories
6:41 Personal highlights
10:30 Food highlights
14:11 Restaurant highlights
19:38 Personal lowlights
24:18 Food lowlights
28:29 Restaurant lowlights
30:22 Learned about yourself
33:40 Learned about food
36:18 Learned about restaurants
38:56 Stop doing
41:04 Stop eating
42:14 Stop going to
44:04 Start doing
49:27 Start eating
52:59 Start dining at
53:54 Continue doing
57:19 Continue eating
59:01 Continue dining at
1:01:54 Start doing now
1:03:54 Adrian's outro


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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