PRESHIFT
PRESHIFT
Jon Barney
Preshift...a boring waste of time, until NOW. Here is what you really need to start your day and your shift. Get FIRED UP to SELL more. SERVE like the rents due. 86 your problems. Have some conversations that are only supposed to happen in the drink station or at the bar.
Timing is everything
I try my best to explain the importance of timing and priorities to make you a better server. I rambled a bit on this. So here it is in a nutshell. 1)focus on the basics, full drinks, hot food hits the table, process payment quickly. And 2) Never stand still waiting for drinks or food.
Jul 30, 2018
12 min
Recharge on your days off
We cover how to recharge yourself on your days off and how to find meaning in your work and life.
Jul 27, 2018
16 min
Tiki Bar Talks
(Note: this was recorded outdoors and the sound quality is so so.)This episode is an open conversation covering a large range of topics over a couple of beers. We talk TV shows, if guys had to deal with periods, social media and social issues. Disclaimer: if you are easily offended, dont like some gross conversation or have trouble with opinions that differ from yours, this episode is not for you.
Jul 25, 2018
1 hr 46 min
Attitude and A Broken Nose
In this episode we talk about attitude and how it affects your work and life. How powerful the simple, basic actions can improve your work and life. And how I learned to get better from a broken nose.
Jul 24, 2018
21 min
đŸ¤¬ RANT: Straws aren't evil
I read this post where people are guilt tripping their customers into not using straws. WTF?? Eating out is a form of escapism. Don't ruin it by Jehovahs Witnessing your views at your tables.
Jun 30, 2018
12 min
The 1 Thing All Great Servers Do
What is the main difference between a great server and a shitty one? Easy. Some people are masters of time. They know how to use this resource better than most. That's why they are never in the weeds and have plenty of time to chat up their customers to get those fat tips. While everyone else is scrambling, sweating and complaining about their crappy tips.
Jun 27, 2018
10 min
Serving Rich People: Pros and Cons
In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of serving in Fine Dining/ Luxury Resort’s. Is it for you?
Jun 27, 2018
24 min
Addiction and Depression
In this episode I talk about addiction, depression and why it affects our industry so bad. This is my personal experience and thoughts from things I've read and experienced. I love you. The world needs you. (I am not a therapist or psychologist. If you need help please reach out to a professional who can serve you much better than me in this area.)
Jun 23, 2018
26 min
Are You Telling Everybody Your Business?
We spend more time with our co workers than our own families sometime. We get close and share almost everything with them. But friendships and relationships crumble faster than a new manager on Mothers Day. Are you sharing too much at work? This episode covers why we do it and the consequences of telling everyone your business.
Jun 21, 2018
11 min
Our servers selfish and greedy?
In this episode we dissect the topic of if servers are selfish, greedy, and only care about themselves.
Jun 19, 2018
9 min
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