Restaurant Hiring Red Flags: What Managers Really Notice

Hiring in the restaurant industry is tough—and sometimes the biggest red flags show up before a new employee even starts. In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew gets real about the warning signs they’ve seen in interviews: bad hygiene, showing up late, sketchy resumes, trauma-dumping, and even wild excuses like “my cat attacked me.”

We dig into what managers actually notice first, when to trust your gut, and why some risks pay off while others blow up in your face. Whether you’re running a kitchen, managing the front of house, or just curious about life behind the line, this unfiltered conversation is for you.

👉 Episode Topics Include: restaurant hiring, red flags in interviews, restaurant management, job interview tips, hospitality industry, kitchen life, restaurant podcast, Restaurant Punk.