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• Restaurant Insider Posted a Blog Post

  6 Helpful Tips Before Applying6 Helpful Tips Before Applying For The Restaurant Job 1)     When going into an establishment and asking for an application don't... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kyle Branche Posted a Blog Post

  

  Just Another Day at Lakeside, except for #12I worked behind the bars at the famous Lakeside Golf Club from 1999-2002. Nestled away and off the beaten path, it... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 RANTS N' RAVES

• Ben Doane's Blog Post Was Featured

  

  Why Servers are the most Diversely Skilled Individuals When you go out to eat with a group of friends, it is always easy to identify the person who has never... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kyle Branche Posted a Blog Post

  

  The Ducati EventClose to three years ago I worked the bar at a party for the unveiling of the new Ducati motorcycle in conjunction with Lorenzo Cycles. Their... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kyle Branche Posted a Blog Post

  

  Secret Serviced     In early January 2008, I got a call from a staffing agency I’m connected with to work a special event, of a political nature. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kyle Branche Posted a Blog Post

  

  Christmas Eve on Mulholland DriveIt’s another December 24th, and once again, I know where I’m scheduled to be tonight. People are heading home from their... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kyle Branche Posted a Blog Post

  The Original Platinum BlondeIn October 2009, I worked the bar of a private party at the old home that was once leased and lived in by actress Jean Harlow in... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Waiters Today Posted a Video

  Video Challenge: Battle of the Red Bull CocktailsThe challenge: to make a serious cocktail with Red Bull that actually tastes good. The contestants: three... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kyle Branche Posted a Blog Post

  The Eastwood MomentI’ve been bartending at the famous Gardenia Room in Hollywood for close to 22 years now, in various time capacities; full-time, part-time,... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kyle Branche Posted a Blog Post

  When Corporate Says No to a Goldmine” Like Little Works of Art”Initially, I created my cocktail photography series so I could have my own drink pics in my... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nathan Partyka Posted a Blog Post

  What makes a good server?I used to work for a big franchised restaurant chain and we were doing some market research to improve guest satisfaction. Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kyle Branche Posted a Blog Post

  Minimum Experience RequiredMost all of us who have both dedicated and/or slaved in this industry that doesn’t take care of their own, have ran head on into... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stuck Serving's Blog Post Was Featured

  Response to the article in the New York Post, "You Got Served"MARCH 5, 2013 “I don’t even need to know your name. By the time you tell me about the... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Waiters Today Posted Videos

  

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  Posted on 04 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pete Posted a Blog Post

  A Waiters Tool We All NeededThis may be a bit of self promoting here, but screw it, I'm excited about it and I think you will be too.What I'm referring to is... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fiona Smith Posted a Blog Post

  The Benefits of Having a Mentor RelationshipThe benefit of having an employer who is a mentor is that they can help you navigate your career, and advance down... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Noam Sokolow Posted a Discussion

  What would you do?OK, so the other night I am working my regular dinner shift at a family restaurant and deli. The place has been in business for 25 years, and... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• DOWN (from the Hills) AND OUT (of Their Element)

  I knew I was deep in the she-it. “Ain’t ya got no fried cheese,” the one with the most teeth asked. They had already gulped down two King of Beers apiece and a... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Really, You Have to Scam a Small Business?

  So we've been getting phone calls on a regualr basis at the restaurant that make me so angry. They involve scams of course. Fortunately we have not yet become... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Having a Party & Your All Invited (to Pay Your Own Checks)

  So this is my first post on this site but I thought that y'all would get a kick outta this one... I know we sure did. The story goes a little something like... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION