Restaurant Punk

Restaurant Survival 101: How to Handle Coworkers Who Overshare

Kara Restaurant Group

Ever worked a shift where a coworker turned the floor into their personal therapy session? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we dive into one of the service industry’s biggest pet peeves: oversharing at work.

From emotional meltdowns at the espresso machine to full-blown life stories told during dinner rush, we explore:

  • Why oversharing disrupts workflow and guest experience
  • How leadership can (and should) set professional boundaries
  • The difference between supporting mental health and enabling bad habits
  • How restaurant culture has changed—and what we’re losing in the process

Whether you’re front of house, back of house, or somewhere in between, this episode gets real about keeping it together when the heat is on.

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