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The Confident Server is the essential English podcast for restaurant workers who want to sound professional, increase their tips, and advance their hospitality careers.
Each 12-minute episode delivers practical phrases, real server scripts, and confidence-building techniques you can use immediately. From handling difficult customers to mastering payment procedures, we cover the English skills that matter most on the floor.
Hosted by The ESL Room, this podcast transforms restaurant workers from uncertain to confident—one episode at a time.
Perfect for: Servers, waiters, bartenders, hosts, and anyone working in restaurants who wants to improve their English and earn more.
Want the complete system? Check out English for Waiters at https://learn.theeslroom.com/english-for-waiters —22 video lessons, pronunciation practice, and downloadable phrase guides.
| Episode | Date |
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10 Things You Should Never Say to a Restaurant Guest (And What to Say Instead)
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Customer Complaint Scripts for Restaurant Staff (Word-for-Word)
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Desserts & After-Dinner Service: The Sweet Finish
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Coffee, Tea & Beverage Confidence
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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Wine & Beer Service: Confident Beverage Recommendations
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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Main Courses: Describing Proteins, Sides & Preparation
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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Appetizers & Starters: How to Describe the Perfect Beginning
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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Professional References and Recommendation Letters
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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How to Ask for a Raise or Promotion
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Handling Workplace Conflicts and Problems
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Your First 30 Days as a Server
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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How to Get Hired as a Server
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Recovering from Mistakes
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Phone & Reservations: Taking Calls and Booking Tables in Professional English
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Numbers & Money in Restaurant English
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Speaking to Managers & Coworkers
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Formal vs Casual Restaurant English
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Managing Payment and Separate Checks
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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How to Handle Food Complaints
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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How to Upsell Without Being Pushy
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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How to Greet an Angry Customer at Your Restaurant
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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How to Take Orders from a Large Group
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Jan 03, 2026 |