764: Kate McGrath on Take Your Chance

<p>Kate McGrath originates from Newfields, NH, and is a graduate from the University of New Hampshire where she majored in Liberal Arts, Political Science, and Communications. In 2003 she joined the Jumpin' Jays Fish Cafe team as a host and eventually became GM. In 2016 she partnered Jay McSharry (the "Jay" from Jumpin Jay's) and Andrew Wilson to open The Rail Penny Tavern.  In 2020 The Rail Penny Tavern was recognized by NH magazine as one of the best overall dining experiences in NH. </p> <p>Check out <a href="http://bit.ly/1OSU0Dk">Resy</a> as mentioned in today's episode.</p> <p>Check out <a href= "https://pos.toasttab.com/lp/restaurant-unstoppable-1?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=audpo&utm_campaign=tpos-b2bsmb-paid-profilepag-unstoppable-acq-audpo-cousa_wmql"> Toast POS</a> as mentioned in today's episode.</p> <h2>Show notes…</h2> <h3>Calls to ACTION!!!</h3> <ul> <li>Subscribe to the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSERtxnAE3V7T9PQ19w_Og">Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel</a></li> <li>Join the private <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/493649961457862/">Unstoppable Facebook Group</a></li> <li>Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Favorite success quote or mantra:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"Take your chance."</li> </ul> <p><strong>In today's episode with Kate McGrath we will discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Take chances</li> <li>Where do you wan to be in the future and what are you willing to do to get there?</li> <li>Work ethic</li> <li>Kitchen work provides work everywhere in the world</li> <li>Travel</li> <li>Motivated by money when you’re young</li> <li>Stepping up professionalism</li> <li>Working at a restaurant is like throwing a party</li> <li>The host position and its importance</li> <li>Hosts are unappreciated and underused during most services</li> <li>Wine as a language</li> <li>Pooling tips?</li> <li>Making regulars</li> <li>Pivoting during COVID-19</li> <li>“Aha” moments</li> <li>Giving up the responsibilities to move on to more</li> <li>In