In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian, Ed, and guests Rachel & Kasey to dive into the world of cocktail running. They explore what the role entails, the pros and cons, the challenges faced on the job, and what makes a great cocktail runner. They also touch on some fun stories and the extra tips that come with the territory. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at this unique luxury role in the restaurant industry!

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www.shopmakeupbyrach.com
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Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
4:00 Show start & pitch
4:27 What is a cocktail runner?
8:51 Cocktail runner duties
11:09 A drink you're tired of seeing
12:09 Do you judge a guy based on what he drinks
18:59 Men drinking from straws
22:35 Pro's of having a cocktail runner
27:25 A "personal" con of a cocktail runner
30:28 Rachel's hospitality story
31:47 Kasey's hospitality story
34:02 A skill that would make someone good at cocktail running
34:47 Workspace issues
35:43 Challenges you might encounter
38:56 How you deal with a male dominated environment?
39:50 Dating coworkers and or guest
42:54 Inappropriate attention from guests
45:07 Cocktail runners & extra tips
51:43 Rachel's side hustle
52:15 Kasey's side hustle
52:51 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 FancyBread Adrian, Ed, and guest Juan dive into the different ways that “sharking” can be used as a skill and not just a cheeky tactic in a restaurant. You’ll get tips on how to recognize these sharks, understand their core traits, and even learn strategies for dealing with them and or be like them. Plus, we have some fun with the idea that fish are friends, not food...

Juan's previous appearance on the show (Audio Only Version):
Ep.12 Rebecca's got a phat ass (w/Guest Nicole & Juan)
https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com/1976751/episodes/10968384-ep-12-rebecca-s-got-a-phat-ass-w-guest-nicole-juan

Also available on our website:
https://www.fancybreadmiami.com

Chapters:
0:00 Ed's opener
3:20 Show Start
3:50 What is a restaurant shark
5:55 Sharking as a skill
6:29 Nautical and or sea terms in a restaurant
6:55 Juan's version of a shark
8:18 The seasons of a shark
9:55 Shark Tips # 1
15:29 When Adrian got sharked
19:11 When we are ASKED to shark
20:21 When some don't wanna shark no more
21:03 Shark Tips # 2
23:50 Shark Tips # 3
29:19 Rules of the shark (from the MEGALODON)
31:06 Some love swimming with sharks
34:39 Shark Question # 1
37:27 Shark Question # 2
38:40 Shark Question # 3
39:27 A guest tip to perhaps recognize a shark
40:10 A core trait of a shark
41:30 Shark Question # 4
42:04 Entrance and exit strategy & Team symbiosis
44:46 A shark cage?! How can guest prepare themselves
47:24 Fish are friends, not food
49:22 A positive outlook for a shark
53:22 Last Call
54:42 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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In this milestone 50th episode of FancyBreadMiami, Adrian and Ed celebrate and dive into the Miami off-season and how it’s impacting the restaurant scene. They discuss the effects of bad service, evolving laws, and share some behind-the-scenes lessons learned along the way. Expect some funny anecdotes, a sneak peek at upcoming merch, and a candid chat about guests with less-than-stellar palates! Tune in to celebrate with us and enjoy the ride!

Chapters:
0:00 Celebrating our 50th Episode!
1:20 Show start
2:05 Miami off-season
4:50 Bad service in low season
10:30 LAW Update! From HB535 to SB606
15:33 What we've learned so far with the show
16:30 Ed's "Gangster of the week"
18:42 How Adrian took this one, personal...
20:16 Something Ed is sick of!...
23:11 T-Shirts coming soon
23:48 Bad B****S vs Wing-Women
26:41 Something Ed would like with the show
29:51 Something Adrian would like with the show
31:52 Something Adrian does hat Ed would never
33:40 You're not picky, your palate sucks!
35:38 You're not picky, you're cheap!
41:28 What is an accessible restaurant?
43:24 Ed's restaurant archetypes
46:43 Last Call
47:00 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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