Talk Shifty to Me

Talk Shifty to Me

by Katie Bacigalupi & Lindsey O’Brien
Season 1
Hosts: The Restaurant Gatekeepers
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Join Katie, Lindsey, and their guest Mikey as they uncover the hidden power dynamics of restaurant hosts. Discover how these unsung heroes influence tips, manage chaos, and handle entitle guests, revealing the secrets behind a smooth dining experience.
Ego Boot Camp: Surviving the Training Trenches
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Lindsey and Katie discuss the realities of training new staff and navigating ego clashes.
A.I. servers vs. Human servers
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AI
Katie and Linds discuss the future of A.I. in restaurants.
They Always Come Back
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Join Katie and Lindsey (and never leave) as they discuss why this industry has so many return employees.
Is Sysco the Downfall of Restaurants?
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Katie and Lindsey discuss if the massive food distributor Sysco is negatively impacting restaurant pricing, sourcing, and menu creativity.
DoorDash Diaries
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This week Katie and Lindsey are diving into DoorDash. We explore the challenges and absurdities faced by restaurant staff as they juggle dine-in customers, takeout orders, and the constant influx of delivery drivers.
Patio Season
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Join Katie and Lindsey while they talk about the prime time for restaurants.... PATIO SEASON
Health Inspections
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Katie and Lindsey share a shifty while talking about the dreaded health department visit.
Wine, true crime, in bed by 9
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Katie and her guest Erika discuss the wine industry and becoming a sommelier.
Part Time vs. Full Time
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Katie and Lindsey duel it out by who works their life away more. While also discussing the pros and cons of part time vs full time at a restaurant.
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