Shift One - My Worst Shift Ever

Clock-in for the first shift.

A table brought Kool-Aid into a restaurant.
The soda machine died mid-rush.
The kitchen collapsed.
Management celebrated bonuses.

And somehow, we were still expected to smile.

In this episode, Jay tells the story of the worst shift of his life — 14 tables solo, hour-long ticket times, zero backup, and total disrespect — and breaks down why the restaurant industry burns out its best people.

We talk about customers who game the system, managers who disappear, being treated like a number, and why “86’d” means more than being out of food.

If you’ve ever cried in the walk-in, carried a broken shift, or felt invisible after saving the night, this one’s for you.

We don’t clock in. We enter the arena.
Welcome to Front of House 86’d.

NO MANAGERS ALLOWED