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Hi. What would you like to drink? Uhhhh 😩 first time in a restaurant?

Hi. What would you like to drink? Uhhhh 😩 first time in a restaurant?

This clip from our show on the Top 10 Handheld Foods reveals that my friend is an unapologetic litterbug. Here we are talking about where chicken wings rank on the list and things go off the rails. Catch the full episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast wherever you listen Or on YT

This clip from our show on the Top 10 Handheld Foods reveals that my friend is an unapologetic litterbug. Here we are talking about where chicken wings rank on the list and things go off the rails. Catch the full episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast wherever you listen Or on YT

You’re out of ginger ale and table 12 is getting impatient. Every server, bartender, and restaurant worker has been there... when you’re in the weeds and need a miracle mix. Sometimes you gotta get creative behind the bar! Sprite + Coke = bootleg ginger ale that’ll fool 90% of customers (sorry not sorry)

You’re out of ginger ale and table 12 is getting impatient. Every server, bartender, and restaurant worker has been there... when you’re in the weeds and need a miracle mix. Sometimes you gotta get creative behind the bar! Sprite + Coke = bootleg ginger ale that’ll fool 90% of customers (sorry not sorry)

When you work in a restaurant you have to create your own advantages. Working in the service industry your time off isn’t a suggestion, it’s a statement. Who else operates like this? Drop a ✈️ if you’re team “book first, ask later

When you work in a restaurant you have to create your own advantages. Working in the service industry your time off isn’t a suggestion, it’s a statement. Who else operates like this? Drop a ✈️ if you’re team “book first, ask later

I have a strange relationship with blue cheese. I can eat it sparingly. Whatever you put blue cheese on all you can taste is blue cheese. If I get it on my fingers, forget about it I get grossed out.

I have a strange relationship with blue cheese. I can eat it sparingly. Whatever you put blue cheese on all you can taste is blue cheese. If I get it on my fingers, forget about it I get grossed out.

Nebraska’s official state soft drink is Kool-Aid. In 1998, the state declared Kool-Aid as the official soft drink. It’s worth noting that Nebraska also recognizes milk as the state beverage, acknowledging the importance of the dairy industry to Nebraska’s agricultural economy. so the state has both an official beverage (milk) and an official soft drink (Kool-Aid). #koolaid

Nebraska’s official state soft drink is Kool-Aid. In 1998, the state declared Kool-Aid as the official soft drink. It’s worth noting that Nebraska also recognizes milk as the state beverage, acknowledging the importance of the dairy industry to Nebraska’s agricultural economy. so the state has both an official beverage (milk) and an official soft drink (Kool-Aid). #koolaid

TBT do you fake laugh at your job? #serverlife looking to do another episode of Restaurant Jeopardy

TBT do you fake laugh at your job? #serverlife looking to do another episode of Restaurant Jeopardy

This is how servers feel abou people that come in too close to closing. Actually not just servers. #poptheballoon not it.

This is how servers feel abou people that come in too close to closing. Actually not just servers. #poptheballoon not it.

💡 TIP CLARITY MOMENT 💡
What actually counts as “cash tips” in the service industry! 🤔
Turns out it’s not just physical cash money - it includes ALL voluntary tips, even the ones customers add to their credit cards! 💳✨
Key takeaways:
“Cash tips” = ALL voluntary gratuities
Credit card tips count too!
Service charges don’t count (those aren’t voluntary)
Most customers pay with cards anyway, so this actually makes sense
At first I was confused thinking it was cash-only, but now I get it - they’re just using “cash” as an umbrella term for all tip income. Makes way more sense for how people actually pay nowadays!
#ServiceIndustry #Tips #WorkLife #LearningMoment #CreditCardTips #ServiceWorkers #TipLife

💡 TIP CLARITY MOMENT 💡
What actually counts as “cash tips” in the service industry! 🤔
Turns out it’s not just physical cash money - it includes ALL voluntary tips, even the ones customers add to their credit cards! 💳✨
Key takeaways:
“Cash tips” = ALL voluntary gratuities
Credit card tips count too!
Service charges don’t count (those aren’t voluntary)
Most customers pay with cards anyway, so this actually makes sense
At first I was confused thinking it was cash-only, but now I get it - they’re just using “cash” as an umbrella term for all tip income. Makes way more sense for how people actually pay nowadays!
#ServiceIndustry #Tips #WorkLife #LearningMoment #CreditCardTips #ServiceWorkers #TipLife

Under the proposed no tax on tips at H.R.482 the “term cash” tips encompasses not only physical currency, but also tips received by credit cards, debit cards, and checks. This means that all such tips, when properly reported to the employer, would be eligible for the federal income tax, deduction outlined in the bill.

Key points.

Definition of qualified tips: the bill defines “qualified. Tips” is cash tips received by an individual in the course of employment in an occupation that traditionally and customarily received tips on or before December 31, 2023.

Inclusion of electronic tips although the term is used “cash tips” legislative summaries, and analysis clarify that this includes tips paid by cash, credit card, debit card, and check.

Reporting requirements: to qualify for this deduction these tips must be reported to your employer for payroll tax purposes.

Therefore, if you receive tips through credit card and debit card transaction and report them appropriately, they would be considered “qualified tips” under the proposed legislation and thus eligible for the tax deduction.

Under the proposed no tax on tips at H.R.482 the “term cash” tips encompasses not only physical currency, but also tips received by credit cards, debit cards, and checks. This means that all such tips, when properly reported to the employer, would be eligible for the federal income tax, deduction outlined in the bill.

Key points.

Definition of qualified tips: the bill defines “qualified. Tips” is cash tips received by an individual in the course of employment in an occupation that traditionally and customarily received tips on or before December 31, 2023.

Inclusion of electronic tips although the term is used “cash tips” legislative summaries, and analysis clarify that this includes tips paid by cash, credit card, debit card, and check.

Reporting requirements: to qualify for this deduction these tips must be reported to your employer for payroll tax purposes.

Therefore, if you receive tips through credit card and debit card transaction and report them appropriately, they would be considered “qualified tips” under the proposed legislation and thus eligible for the tax deduction.

Hot Dog Perfection_ Ketchup, Mustard & Spicy Mustard!

Hot Dog Perfection_ Ketchup, Mustard & Spicy Mustard!

Small things matter when you’re throwing a party. Cleanup runs much smoother when you give your guests, lots of opportunity to dispose their trash.

Small things matter when you’re throwing a party. Cleanup runs much smoother when you give your guests, lots of opportunity to dispose their trash.

You are not about to camp at my table tor 4 hours. #serverlifeproblems

You are not about to camp at my table tor 4 hours. #serverlifeproblems

What are you making on Fourth of July? Wings, hotdogs, burgers, or ribs?

What are you making on Fourth of July? Wings, hotdogs, burgers, or ribs?

Who is eligible for no tax on tips?

Who is eligible for no tax on tips?

If you’re throwing a party on #4ofjuly your plates must match the menu. Make sure the plates can hold what you’re serving.

If you’re throwing a party on #4ofjuly your plates must match the menu. Make sure the plates can hold what you’re serving.

No tax on tip is an above the line deduction which means you can claim it and still claim the standard deduction. The cap is $25,000. How will this shape our industry? #notaxontips

No tax on tip is an above the line deduction which means you can claim it and still claim the standard deduction. The cap is $25,000. How will this shape our industry? #notaxontips

4th of July TBT. If you’re going to throw a cookout on the 4th. Don’t skimp. Just invite less people. 😅 and for God’s sake, season your meat.

4th of July TBT. If you’re going to throw a cookout on the 4th. Don’t skimp. Just invite less people. 😅 and for God’s sake, season your meat.

Want to earn more tips and boost your sales as a server? Master the art of upselling without being pushy. These upselling techniques will help you sell with confidence and authenticity.

Want to earn more tips and boost your sales as a server? Master the art of upselling without being pushy. These upselling techniques will help you sell with confidence and authenticity.

Kitchen mistakes sometimes have a silver lining. 😁 When a dish in a restaurant goes unsold the buzzards start to circle.

Kitchen mistakes sometimes have a silver lining. 😁 When a dish in a restaurant goes unsold the buzzards start to circle.

Hot Behind! Hot Food! Coming in Hot! Your frantic call to get the hell out of the way. Of course in our kitchen we hear the Haitians say Chaud! #restaurantlife

Hot Behind! Hot Food! Coming in Hot! Your frantic call to get the hell out of the way. Of course in our kitchen we hear the Haitians say Chaud! #restaurantlife

When a dish is missing or a mistake needs fixing ASAP, servers and chefs call for it “on the fly. As a server I am uncomfortable asking for on the fly because most of the time it is my fault #serverlife #restaurantlife

When a dish is missing or a mistake needs fixing ASAP, servers and chefs call for it “on the fly. As a server I am uncomfortable asking for on the fly because most of the time it is my fault #serverlife #restaurantlife

For a number of reasons I feel that campers are the worst. At least with a bad tip you can move on. Turn the table or possibly go home. #serverlife #restaurantlife
What is worse. Bad tipper or Camper

For a number of reasons I feel that campers are the worst. At least with a bad tip you can move on. Turn the table or possibly go home. #serverlife #restaurantlife
What is worse. Bad tipper or Camper

Talk about want your cake and eat it too. Servers want all the shifts, and want all the cuts. 😅 #serverlife #restaurantlife

Talk about want your cake and eat it too. Servers want all the shifts, and want all the cuts. 😅 #serverlife #restaurantlife

Lingo you hear in a restaurant. Not gonna lie sometimes I say these to civilians 😩#serverlife

Lingo you hear in a restaurant. Not gonna lie sometimes I say these to civilians 😩#serverlife

The dreaded close / open. If you’ve been there, you know the struggle! #serverlife #clopen

The dreaded close / open. If you’ve been there, you know the struggle! #serverlife #clopen

Friday mornings for the last few years have been spent expanding myself by learning Kung Fu. The surprising thing is that it has given me gifts that I take with me into other areas of my life.

Grateful to @transcendingphoenix for giving me treasures for which I can never repay.

Friday mornings for the last few years have been spent expanding myself by learning Kung Fu. The surprising thing is that it has given me gifts that I take with me into other areas of my life.

Grateful to @transcendingphoenix for giving me treasures for which I can never repay.

You Ordered Spicy Food… Now You Want a Refund? a spicy margarita 🌶️🍹 or some extra-hot wings 🔥—but now it’s too spicy for you. Should the restaurant remake it, or is it on you for ordering something too hot to handle?

You Ordered Spicy Food… Now You Want a Refund? a spicy margarita 🌶️🍹 or some extra-hot wings 🔥—but now it’s too spicy for you. Should the restaurant remake it, or is it on you for ordering something too hot to handle?

Don’t pretend to have food allergies just to get what you want. #Serverlife

Don’t pretend to have food allergies just to get what you want. #Serverlife

Definitely a cringe complaint. Got the wrong manager there. #restaurantpodcast #serverlife

Definitely a cringe complaint. Got the wrong manager there. #restaurantpodcast #serverlife

Annual boys night dinner

Annual boys night dinner

Bartenders hear some of the silliest complaints. Have you ever heard a ridiculous drink complaint? #bartender

Bartenders hear some of the silliest complaints. Have you ever heard a ridiculous drink complaint? #bartender

I often advise people to skip the barfruit. NFF #iykyk

I often advise people to skip the barfruit. NFF #iykyk

Patrice O’Neal’s Spell Restaurant. Some ordinary words seem tricky to spell. This one got me when I was younger.

Patrice O’Neal’s Spell Restaurant. Some ordinary words seem tricky to spell. This one got me when I was younger.

Servers and bartenders, who are you having to tip out and what percentage is it. #serverlife #bartenders

Servers and bartenders, who are you having to tip out and what percentage is it. #serverlife #bartenders

Tip or Don’t Tip?! 🤔 #serverlife
Would you tip in these situations? Watch the complete episode on TheModernWaiter YT channel

Tip or Don’t Tip?! 🤔 #serverlife
Would you tip in these situations? Watch the complete episode on TheModernWaiter YT channel

Shrinkflation is hitting hard! 🍊📉 You’re paying the same price, but getting less #foodprices #girlscoutcookies

Shrinkflation is hitting hard! 🍊📉 You’re paying the same price, but getting less #foodprices #girlscoutcookies

If you don’t have a schedule you may wind up working 10 days in a row. 😩 #restaurantlife

If you don’t have a schedule you may wind up working 10 days in a row. 😩 #restaurantlife

I would not survive this business without at least two days off in a row. #restaurantlife

I would not survive this business without at least two days off in a row. #restaurantlife

We are all dealing with our own things. I don’t want to come to work and deal with yours.
#serverlife #restaurantpodcast

We are all dealing with our own things. I don’t want to come to work and deal with yours.
#serverlife #restaurantpodcast

Some parts of the wing ain’t for eating. However, does any place you know serve the whole wing?
#restaurantlife #chickenwings

Some parts of the wing ain’t for eating. However, does any place you know serve the whole wing?
#restaurantlife #chickenwings

Flats or Drumettes?
Careful who you share your #buffalowings with

Flats or Drumettes?
Careful who you share your #buffalowings with

What you are getting for wings these days?
#chickenwings #buffalowings #bonelesswings

What you are getting for wings these days?
#chickenwings #buffalowings #bonelesswings

The line at Chick Fil A can be intimidating 😳
#chickfila #drivethru #restaurantpodcast

The line at Chick Fil A can be intimidating 😳
#chickfila #drivethru #restaurantpodcast

You wait for items that are complimentary. You order things that cost money. Where is the lie?
#serverlife #restaurant

You wait for items that are complimentary. You order things that cost money. Where is the lie?
#serverlife #restaurant

#serveife just when you think you’ve seen it all. What have you seen left behind? #brunch

#serveife just when you think you’ve seen it all. What have you seen left behind? #brunch

I am willing to be alone on this, but few things rank up there with hot tea as an annoyance to make in a restaurant #waiter #serverlifeproblems #serverlife

I am willing to be alone on this, but few things rank up there with hot tea as an annoyance to make in a restaurant #waiter #serverlifeproblems #serverlife

What is the first thing you do when you sit down at a table it is okay to take your time. But do not be off put when a Server asks you some questions. #serverlifeproblems

What is the first thing you do when you sit down at a table it is okay to take your time. But do not be off put when a Server asks you some questions. #serverlifeproblems

Never a dull moment #restaurantlife #serverlife

Never a dull moment #restaurantlife #serverlife

Michael Colyar is one or my favorite comedians. 😅
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#porkchops #michaelcolyar #restauranthumor

Michael Colyar is one or my favorite comedians. 😅
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#porkchops #michaelcolyar #restauranthumor

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