Episodes

  • Essential Spanish for Restaurant Floor Staff: Allergen Phrases
    Jul 13 2026
    In this episode of Spanish for Restaurant Floor Staff, we equip managers and servers with concise, high-frequency phrases that bridge the gap between dining room and line during peak service. English-dominant staff often struggle relaying allergen details or last-minute changes, but these under-five-word lines integrate instantly into existing workflows, cutting delays and errors without extra training.

    Key takeaways:
    - Greet tables with "tiene alergia a algo" then confirm specifics like "a los mariscos" or "a los frutos secos" in under ten seconds.
    - Alert the kitchen instantly with "sin cacahuates" or "sin lácteos" once the ticket reaches the window.
    - Handle modifications using "puedo cambiarlo por espinacas" and add "alergia lácteos" for critical notes.
    - Close every exchange with "está bien así" to confirm accuracy before walking away.

    Practice during prep builds muscle memory so the words surface even when the room gets loud. The result is faster handoffs, clearer tickets, and safer plates.
    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spanish-for-restaurant-floor-staff--7167912/support

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    5 mins
  • US FOH/BOH Shift Talk: Essential Ticket Language & Allergens
    Jul 11 2026
    In this episode of Spanish for Restaurant Floor Staff, we focus on real US FOH/BOH shift talk for mixed crews where speed and clarity matter most. Instead of tourist phrases, you’ll get short, repeatable lines for calling tickets at the pass, confirming allergens, and handling modifications without slowing service or risking errors. These tools keep the line in sync during rushes by replacing hesitation with direct communication that cooks already understand.

    Key takeaways:
    - Call precise orders with phrases like “mesa dos dos filetes uno medio” or “all day cuatro salmones”
    - Alert the kitchen instantly using “alergia cacahuate” or “alergia mariscos” to prevent cross-contact
    - Add quick modifications such as “sin cebolla,” “con arroz,” or “bien cocido” while maintaining flow
    - Confirm timing and beverage rounds like “cuatro aguas” or “dos cafés” to reduce back-and-forth

    The result is smoother service, fewer remakes, and stronger teamwork. Practice during prep so the words come automatically when the dining room fills.
    https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at prettyscumbag.nick@gmail.com.
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    5 mins