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Stand-Up · Yasemin Kamci

Bitter Waitress

by Yasemin Kamci

Welcome to the wild world of the service industry!  Where the ice machine is always broken, the walk-in fridge is therapy, and someone will ask for their fifth refill of Diet Pepsi. Join your host, a battle-tested server with years of unforgettable shifts, for weekly 15-minute episodes featuring the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful tales from restaurant life. From guests who were supposed to meet each other but waited at opposite ends of the restaurant… to the table that tried to tip with a “rare” two-dollar bill… every episode proves that you can’t make this stuff up. But here’s the twist: We keep it funny—not mean.  When someone sends back their mashed potatoes for looking “too fluffy,” you don’t have to be rude. The story tells itself. Whether you're a restaurant veteran, a retail survivor, a diner who wonders what really happens behind those kitchen doors, or just someone who loves a good story, pull up a chair. New episodes drop weekly. No substitutions, please. Perfect for: Restaurant workers, food-service survivors, anyone who’s ever wondered why their server is laughing in the kitchen, and people who know customer service is basically extreme sports with aprons. Warning: May cause uncontrollable laughter, sudden respect for service workers, and the urge to tip your server extra.

Latest episodes

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Entitled Customers: The Food Isn't Pretty & The Couple Who Stole a Reserved Table

Two outrageous customer-service horror stories. Two very entitled customers. And AI weighing in on why people behave this way. Welcome back to Bitter Waitress, where we

Oct 15
24 min

Crazy Customers: The Pizza Meltdown & The Bride Who Hated Her Wedding Cake

Welcome back to Bitter Waitress! In this episode, we're exploring two outrageous customer service horror stories and using AI to examine the behavior behind them.

Oct 9
28 min

Elizabeth Holmes: Why Didn’t She Stop? - AI Behavior Analysis

Why didn't Elizabeth Holmes stop when her blood-testing technology wasn't working? How did Theranos convince powerful investors and major companies that it was

Oct 8
28 min

Bad Customers Are NEXT LEVEL: AI Analyzes Their Behavior

Welcome back to Bitter Waitress! In this episode, we're looking at two outrageous customer-service stories and asking AI to analyze the behavior behind them. First,

Oct 7
24 min

Episode 14: Replaced by Robots - When AI Takes Your Order

The robots are coming for our jobs... and honestly? They're doing pretty well :0 In this episode, I put AI to the test by running real customer service role plays w

Mar 10
33 min

Episode 12: The Bots Are Coming - AI, Robots & the Future of Restaurant Service

In this episode, we're diving into the world of restaurant automation and asking the question everyone in the service industry is thinking: will robots replace us?

Mar 6
12 min

Episode 11: The Customer Side - Comedy, Chaos & Restaurant Confessions with Bob Lement

In this episode, we're flipping the script. Instead of hearing from servers, we're sitting down with Bob LeMent :)  He's a comedian and storyteller with 26

Mar 3
43 min

Episode 10: Serving Up Laughs - Comedy Club Chaos from Behind the Tray with Scott Edwards

What happens when you're trying to serve drinks and dinner while a comedian is absolutely crushing it on stage? In this episode, I'm chatting with Scott Edward

Feb 10
56 min

Episode 9: Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD! - Auction Adventures & Fabric Finds with Etsy Reseller Kira Hartley Klinger

If you think the restaurant industry has wild characters, wait until you hear what goes down at auctions. In this episode, I'm sitting down with my friend Kira, a v

Feb 9
41 min

Episode 8: My Feet Hurt! - The Foundation of Service - Why Your Feet Matter More Than You Think

Ask any server what hurts most after a double shift, sometimes it's their heads from the craziness of the day but generally it's their feet! Your feet are the

Jan 13
13 min

Episode 7: Hangry Adults - When Grown-Ups Act Like Toddlers at Restaurants

We've all been hangry, that uncomfortable mix of hunger and irritability that makes everything feel more difficult. But here's the thing: being an adult means m

Jan 6
13 min

Episode 6: TMI - When Customers Overshare

In this episode, we're talking about oversharing — specifically the kind that happens in restaurants, at counters, and in places where someone is legally required to

Jan 2
11 min

Episode 5: "Do You Know Who I Am?" - When Customers Think Their Job Title Matters

In this episode, I'm talking about a customer who tried to flex their job title and "important position" to get what they wanted — a limited-edition Bearista cup fro

Jan 2
10 min

Episode 3: Restaurant Flair - Why Servers Have Mixed Feelings About Uniform Accessories

Ever been told your work uniform needs more "personality"? In this episode, we're talking about flair — those buttons, pins, accessories, and decorative add-ons that

Jan 1
10 min

Episode 4: "Did You Want Alcohol in That?" - Why Servers Are Smarter Than You Think

In this episode, I'm telling the story of the time a customer called me stupid for asking a perfectly reasonable question: "Did you want alcohol in that?" But here&

Jan 1
11 min

Episode 1: I Can't Turn It Off!

Once you've worked in restaurants, you're cursed with server vision forever. That relaxing bakery date with my husband? Yeah, that became me mentally reorganizi

Dec 2 2025
18 min

Episode 2: More Please...

"Oh, can I also get..." – The four words that haunt every server's dreams. This episode dives into the customers who treat their server like a personal marathon run

Dec 2 2025
21 min

Trailer: Your Table Is Ready!

Step into the chaotic, hilarious world of the service industry!  Where the customers surprise you, the kitchen is louder than your inner voice, and every shift feels like

Dec 2 2025
1 min

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