Why Burnout Hits Hospitality Workers Differently
Last night I had a guest who camped out at their table for an hour and a half after close.
I flung myself into bed at around 1:30 a.m.
I was exhausted. Especially after waking up this morning, the first thing I poured myself was a cup of coffee, so my eyes would crack open slightly.
6 Ways to Reduce Alcohol and Protect Your Brain in Hospitality
Working in the hospitality industry can be a rewarding career because you make tips, connect with guests, and, of course, hang out with people in the industry.
The culture of clocking out at midnight, or sometimes even later, and feeling exhausted from your high-intensity shift can make it easy to consume alcohol to decompress.
In fact, it’s quite normal in the restaurant industry.
Should We Embrace or Reject the Culture of Restaurant Gossip
My industry friend and I were recently having a chat while pouring some chablis and cooking a seafood feast in her kitchen about how easy it is to become sucked into the work gossip.
Way back in my younger days, I used to love hearing all the “tea” going on in the restaurant, and I must admit I’m still an open ear for some of it.