BarCode TSI-The Service Industry Podcast

On this episode you'll meet John Strawbridge. John brings us perspective from the other side, the customer side. We discuss ways to be a better customer, server, bartender, and much much more. This is an episode you don't want to miss.   ‘Music credit: “Going Home” By Lee Rosevere’ Http://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee_Rosevere/

On this episode we talk about the ins and outs of the front of the house. We get into some details about pre-judging, race, running food and maximizing tips. 'Music credit: "Going Home" By Lee Rosevere' Http://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee_Rosevere/

On this episode Charlotte and Pamela discuss the perks of being in The Service Industry. They give you specific details about freedom, traveling, networking, and how much money is to be made. 'music credit: "Going Home" By Lee Rosevere' Http://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee_Rosevere/

On this episode meet Gina Anderson. Gina has been in the Service Industry for 22 years and first got started as a phone delivery girl for Pizza Hut. Throughout her career, she has been a server, a trainer, a barback, bartender, banquet server, and a suite bartender at the Dallas Cowboy's stadium. Currently she is a server at Papasitos and a Bartender at the At&t stadium, which she has been doing since 2008. / / We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed the interview and be sure to check us out on iTunes, STITCHER radio, and SoundCloud. We are still a new show, so please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on any of those podcast platforms! / /   ?Music Credit: ?Going Home? by Lee Rosevere? / / http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

On this episode, Michelle gets into detail about what it's like working in the kitchen/BOH (back of the house), when it's a male dominated field. She gives you some helpful tips on how to stand out as a kitchen line cook, expo and how to be the voice of the servers and the cooks.   / / ?Music Credit: ?Going Home? by Lee Rosevere? / / http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

This episode we discuss two completely different experiences we had while dining out and having some beers.  One experience was pretty crappy and the other was exceptionally awesome!  Ultimately we took home some great lessons from both and share it here with all of you!

On this episode meet Darron Cardosa. Darron started up a service industry blog in 2008 and now has over 300k followers on Facebook, instagram, and other social media platforms. His blog is known around the world as "The Bitchy Waiter" and he wrote a book that was recently published and is now on sale at Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, or you can find a copy through his website at www.Thebitchywaiter.com / / / Darron first started working in the service industry in 1990 when he lived in Houston, Texas and found it as an easy job while he pursued an acting career. He started his blog 18 years later to vent his frustrations on the service industry. Darron has appeared on NBC's Today Show, The New York Post, Huffington Post, Dr. Phil, The Washington Post, just to name a few. / / We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed the interview and be sure to check us out on iTunes, STITCHER radio, and SoundCloud. You can find each link below and also the where abouts of each establishment. We are still a new show, so please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on any of those podcast platforms!

On this episode meet Billy Cavallo.  Billy got started bussing tables at the ripe young age of 14 and has since been in the industry, giving him 12 years experience.  He has worked in just about every area of the service industry and is currently a bartender and a liquor brand ambassador.  Currently Billy is bartending at a known sports bar in Philadelphia, "Boxers Philly".     ‘Music Credit: “Going Home” by Lee Rosevere’ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

On this episode we are talking with Sebastian Miller.  Sebastian first got started in the service industry in 1997 when he was in high school.  His friend got him a job as a busser.  He has worked in 9 different establishments fulfilling the duties as a busser, expediter, server, bartender, assistant manager, and General manager.  Along with all of his service industry experience, Sebastian was also a COO for an energy drink company and helped organize promotional teams, educated vendors and sold into venues.   He has some hilarious stories for us on some of his worst and best moments. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed the interview and be sure to check us out on iTunes, STITCHER radio, and SoundCloud.  We are still a new show, so please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on any of those podcast platforms!       ‘Music Credit: “Going Home” by Lee Rosevere’ http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Episode Twelve meet Colleen Morrissey.  Colleen got started as a go-go dancer and cocktail server.  She learned to bartend by watching the bartenders flair and mix drinks and they helped her move behind the bar.  She has high volume bartending experience in Atlantic City's Casino nightclub nightlife and has been doing it for 12 years.Colleen offers us a glimpse into casino style bartending and talks about the union that bartenders and servers are a part of.  She has great advice for newbies in the industry and we'd love to know what you think!   'Music Credit: "Going Home" by Lee Rosevere' http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Welcome to Sindustry Sundays where we discuss all things uncomfortable within the service industry. Join in for all the shenanigans and comedy we find through different stories and struggles, but can take seriously all at the same time.

On this episode meet Kitty Tooher.  Kitty has been in the service industry for about 11 years and got started in Long Beach, New York.  She has hosted, served, bartended, and managed in two different states.Kitty Tooher explains what it's like working in craft beer establishment and the different clientele it brings in.   We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed the interview and be sure to check us out on iTunes, STITCHER radio, and SoundCloud. You can find each link below and also the where abouts of each establishment. We are still a new show, so please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on any of those podcast platforms!     'Music Credit: "Going Home" by Lee Rosevere' http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/    

Welcome to Sindustry Sundays where we discuss all things uncomfortable within the service industry. Join in for all the shenanigans and comedy we find through different stories and struggles, but can take seriously all at the same time.Today we have Charlotte, Pamela, and special guest Amelia join in to talk about uncomfortable topics.  They bring up two topics mentioned by members in their BarCode TSI FaceBook group first, then go into details of their own personal experience issues.  Charlotte brings up equal treatment in the work place.  Pamela discusses her stalker issue with a regular that comes in with his wife, and Amelia brings up sex talk within the industry.  Not all issues are resolved and listener participation is always welcome.  So please leave us some comments in the form below, and please be sure to subscribe, rate and review our show!

Meet Jessica Ellis!  Jessica has been in the service industry for 12 years.  She got started in her home town in Montana at a local casino steakhouse.  Bartending is her favorite gig in the industry and discusses many great perks you gain while working in this industry. Jessica explains that not everyone can handle being in the service industry, but if they tried it out, it would teach respect, patience, and understanding with many other qualities to learn from.     'Music Credit: "Going Home" by Lee Rosevere' http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Welcome to Sindustry Sundays where we discuss all things uncomfortable within the service industry. Join in for all the shenanigans and comedy we find through different stories and struggles, but can take seriously all at the same time. Pamela Lolli and Charlotte Ellis dig into sexual harassment, difference of opinions with coworkers, keeping your cool when "the guest is always right", and how to save your cash tips.

On this episode meet Erin Wallace. She opened her first bar 13 years ago and has since opened opened 2 other establishments. The first being The Old Eagle in Manayunk, PA. The next being a craft beer bar in South Philadelphia that opened 8 years ago and only serves beer from micro breweries, called The Devil’s Den. Up to the most recent establishment opened 3 years ago, Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery. Barren Hill is a micro brewery that brews around 30 different unique beers. Erin shares what it’s like owning and maintaining 3 bars and restaurants. She believes it’s important to know the industry before diving in and opening up a bar and she explains why. Most of her time is dedicated to each place every day of the week, but plans to make some time for herself soon. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed the interview and be sure to check us out on iTunes, STITCHER radio, and SoundCloud.     'Music Credit: "Going Home" by Lee Rosevere' http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Meet Joseph Corvino!  Joe has been in the service industry for 16 years and in management for 8 years.  He got started when he was 16 years old working down the shore as a dishwasher.  Joe has done many different duties within the industry and recently joined the management team at Bistro Romano.This episode Joe talks about great ways to give incentives to the Back Of House workers with reward and agreed upon bonuses.  Incentives always help to get your staff to stay on top of their game, and to work harder.     'Music Credit: "Going Home" by Lee Rosevere' http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Meet Ryan Fenton!  Ryan has been in the service industry for 14 years.  His first full service restaurant was at Mcfaddens where he started off running food.  He climbed the industry ladder from running food all the way up to being a general manager and talks about the struggle of taking a pay cut when moving into management.  Don't worry, the pay and reward eventually gets better as he will explain in this episode!       'Music Credit: "Going Home" by Lee Rosevere' http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

On episode six we talk with Carole Ann Caporaletti. Carole has been in the service industry over 20 years. She got started back when she was 16 at Pizza Hut. Months later she moved to serving tables and then started bartending when she turned 18 years old. In her career she has served, bartended and worked in distribution. Carole offers great advice on taking advice and on being the product of your services.       'Music Credit: "Going Home" by Lee Rosevere' http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/