Beyond The Tip

Written Up & Worn Down: Defending the Crying Server video

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461081/open_sms]   In this episode of Beyond the Tip, we’re rallying behind the viral server who got written up after a party of six complained—and she cried about it on camera. We break down the reel, the emotional toll of service industry write-ups, and why “the customer is always right” is dead wrong. Join us as we spill the tea, share our own write-up horror stories, and remind the world: servers are human too.  🎤 Also featuring our own hot takes on internet trolls, toxic workplace dynamics, and what true support in restaurants should look like.   #BeyondTheTip #CryingServer #ServerSupport #RestaurantLife #HospitalityHurts #ServerTok #ServiceIndustryRealness #RestaurantStories

Tiny Terrors – Kids, Chaos, and Crayons in the Ranch

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461081/open_sms]   In this episode of Beyond the Tip, Lashelle is back and we’re talking about the tiniest guests with the biggest energy: kids in restaurants. From the table where someone changed a diaper during dinner (yes, really), to the toddler tantrums louder than the espresso machine, we’ve seen it all. We swap stories about the children we secretly adore, the ones glued to their iPads, and the families who let their kids treat the dining room like a jungle gym. Whether you’re a server, a parent, or just someone who’s ever dodged a flying chicken tender—this one’s for you.  #BeyondTheTip #TinyTerrors #ServerLife #RestaurantKids #CrayonsEverywhere #LashelleUnfiltered

Call outs - The real reason you're working a double

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461081/open_sms] This week on Beyond the Tip, we’re calling out the call-outs—and yes, the tea is scalding. Special guest Lashelle joins us to dish on all things call-out culture: the drama, the guilt, the shady weekend disappearances, and the art of faking it without getting caught. We’re sharing our best (and worst) excuses, how to protect your mental health without losing your shifts, and exactly how Lashelle always gets away with it.  Oh—and we’re playing a drinking game: every time Lashelle says “I’m dead,” take a drink. (You’ve been warned.)  #BeyondTheTip #CallOutCulture #ServerLife #RestaurantTea #LashelleSaidImDead #ShiftDrama #DrinkResponsiblyButAlsoFrequently

Sidework – Spilling the Tea and Filling the Ice Bin

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461081/open_sms]  This week on Beyond the Tip, we’re spilling ALL the tea about that never-ending source of drama: sidework. From the newbies who pretend not to know how to sweep (malicious ignorance, anyone?) to the seasoned pros who always somehow vanish when it’s time to do roll-ups, we’re calling it all out. We also investigate the biggest mystery of the shift: How does Lashelle finish her sidework in 10 minutes flat?! Shea vents about co-workers, Megan’s tired of carrying the team (again), and Mac's ready to print chore charts like it’s restaurant kindergarten.  If you’ve ever been stuck doing everyone else’s sidework—this one’s for you.  #BeyondTheTip #SideworkStruggles #RestaurantTea #MaliciousIgnorance #ServerLife #LashelleHacksTheSystem

Passive Aggressive – Smiles, Shade, and Petty Energy

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461081/open_sms] This week on Beyond the Tip, we’re diving into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) world of passive aggression in the restaurant industry. From fake-smiling guests who weaponize politeness to servers dishing out petty energy with a side of sarcasm, no one’s innocent here. Shea shares the story of a server’s passive-aggressive power move that totally backfired, Megan (as always) gets stuck with the overly polite-yet-ruthless customers, and Mac recounts a table’s insult so wild, it weirdly turned into a compliment: “It tastes like shit... but I like shit.” Yeah, it’s that kind of episode. Oh, and yes—someone actually asked a server to sit down so he could tell her to smile more. Buckle up. It's a passive-aggressive rollercoaster.  #BeyondTheTip #ServerLife #PassiveAggressive #RestaurantStories #FakeNice #PettyMoves