The Pre-Shift
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into what it takes to build great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, the strategies they use, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D. J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts.
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Finding work-life balance in the restaurant business with Monte Silva | RGP #21
April 19, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThe hospitality industry doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to work-life balance. Monte Silva wants to change that. After a successful run as GM from Wolfgang Puck led to burnout, Silva is determined to figure out how to run profitable restaurants without sacrificing himself. Now, he teaches what he learned to restaurant owners through his coaching business, #Restauranteur. Monte joined us on the podcast to tell us his story and offer listeners tips on how to work “on” their busi...
Monte Silva, Founder of #HastagRestaurateur | S1E18
April 19, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. The hospitality industry doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to work-life balance. Monte Silva wants to change that. After a successful run as GM from Wolfgang...
David Scott Peters, Founder of Restaurant Prosperity | S1E17
April 05, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. This episode of the Restaurant Growth Podcast features David Scott Peters. He's a restaurant coach and speaker who teaches restaurant operators how to cut costs and incre...
The restaurant prosperity formula with David Scott Peters | RGP #20
April 05, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode of the Restaurant Growth Podcast features David Scott Peters. He's a restaurant coach and speaker who teaches restaurant operators how to cut costs and increase profits with his restaurant prosperity formula. We break down what a prosperous restaurant does. How to find and train managers that compliment you and go through new ways to tackle a few familiar labor cost scenarios. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick, “DJ” Costantino About 7shifts Since 2014, 7shif...
Jim Taylor, Founder of BenchmarkSixty | S1E16
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. The conventional methods of measuring restaurant labor cost—as a percentage of sales—are no longer enough to ensure success. One way to find success is to start measuring...
A better way to track restaurant labor with Jim Taylor, Founder of BenchmarkSixty | RGP #19
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThe conventional methods of measuring restaurant labor cost—as a percentage of sales—are no longer enough to ensure success. One way to find success is to start measuring labor productivity—the number of customers your team can serve. We chat with Jim Taylor, founder of BenchmarkSixty, about why restaurants should be tracking labor productivity, the data you need how to do that and the huge impact it can have on your restaurant success. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick, “...
How (And Why) to Track Labor Productivity with Jim Taylor, Founder of BenchmarkSixty | RGP #19
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThe conventional methods of measuring restaurant labor cost—as a percentage of sales—are no longer enough to ensure success. One way to find success is to start measuring labor productivity—the number of customers your team can serve. We chat with Jim Taylor, founder of BenchmarkSixty, about why restaurants should be tracking labor productivity, the data you need how to do that and the huge impact it can have on your restaurant success. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick, “...
Lauren Fernandez, Founder of Full Course | S1E15
March 14, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Restaurant growth is the sum of getting a lot of things right: company culture, real estate, SOPs, and more. Lauren Fernandez has done it as a franchisee at Chicken Salad...
Creating systems for restaurant growth with Lauren Fernandez of Full Course | RGP #18
March 14, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBRestaurant growth is the sum of getting a lot of things right: company culture, real estate, SOPs, and more. Lauren Fernandez has done it as a franchisee at Chicken Salad Chick, and now at Full Course, where she and her team invest in and help single-unit restaurateurs grow their brands at scale. In this episode, we chat about: making the right real estate decisions systematizing as you scale your brand offering the right benefits in a changing labor market The Restaurant Growth Podcas...
Charles Wright, VP of Operations at ClusterTruck | S1E14
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Note: 7shifts currently employs Charles Wright as Director of Customer Success. At the time of recording, Charles was still at ClusterTruck. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. ClusterTruck is not your ave...
Building a delivery-only restaurant with Charles Wright, VP of Ops at ClusterTruck | RGP #17
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBClusterTruck is not your average restaurant. They have no front of house staff, no dining rooms, and a menu with 80+ items, delivered within 10 minutes of being boxed up. How do they do it? With a combination of cutting-edge software, savvy menu engineering, and a commitment to great hospitality. We chat with Charles Wright, ClusterTruck’s VP of Operations, about staffing a delivery-only restaurant, the logistics of huge menus, and more on this episode of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. The ...
&pizza’s Secret Sauce with Andy Hooper | RGP #16
February 23, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB\What helps set your restaurant apart as an employer? Is it wages, benefits, or how you treat your team? At &pizza, it’s all of it, and they’re growing at a rapid pace despite what many are calling a labor shortage. Learn from &pizza’s President, Andy Hooper about how they’ve been able to lead the charge when it comes to employee experience, how to offer creative benefits and why they haven’t had much trouble hiring these past two years. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is presented by 7shifts...
Andy Hooper, President &pizza | S1E13
February 23, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. What helps set your restaurant apart as an employer? Is it wages, benefits, or how you treat your team? At &pizza, it’s all of it, and they’re growing at a rapid pace des...
Restaurant Growth Podcast Trailer
February 17, 2022 19:00 - 38 seconds - 479 KBSend us a Text Message. The Restaurant Growth Podcast by 7shifts brings together restaurant leaders from all corners of our industry: full-service, quick-service, tech, and everyone who helps push hospitality forward. In short, 15- to 20-minute episodes, you’ll come away with practical tips, new insight, and tactics to help your restaurant grow. Listen, rate, and subscribe! Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube TikTok 7shifts Blog Credits Host & Producer: D. J. Costantino Produce...
How to beat the labor shortage with top-notch retention with Dan Simpson, CEO of Taziki's | RGP #15
December 15, 2021 18:05 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBHow do you beat the restaurant industry labor shortage? By focusing on the people already working for you. In this employment landscape, team member retention is more important than ever before. We chat with Dan Simpson, CEO of Taziki's, which with nearly 100 locations and 3000 employees, manage to retain staff at a rate higher than the industry average. How? By developing a keen understanding of who works for them and what they can do to provide them with a career that is reflective of th...
Dan Simpson, CEO of Taziki's | S1E12
December 15, 2021 18:05 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. How do you beat the restaurant industry labor shortage? By focusing on the people already working for you. In this employment landscape, team member retention is more imp...
The Restaurant Marketing Flywheel with Chip Klose, Founder of Restaurant Strategy| RGP #14
November 29, 2021 17:16 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBRestaurant Marketing doesn’t begin and end—it’s ever moving. We sit down with Chip Klose, founder of Restaurant Strategy to chat though the restaurant marketing flywheel of attract, retain, evangelize, with strategies for how to win at each. The best part? The marketing flywheel applies both to customers and your own team. The 7shifts' Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick "D.J." Costantino About 7shifts 7shifts is a team management platform designed for restaurants. We help m...
Chip Klose, Founder of Restaurant Strategy | E1E11
November 29, 2021 17:16 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Restaurant Marketing doesn’t begin and end—it’s ever moving. We sit down with Chip Klose, founder of Restaurant Strategy to chat though the restaurant marketing flywheel ...
Improving the restaurant employee experience with real-time pay with Nico Simko, CEO of Clair | RGP #13
November 09, 2021 15:56 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat would it be like to get paid every day? Now, it’s possible. Learn about the financial revolution that is real-time pay and earned wage access, and how Nico Simko and the team at Clair are making financial wellness attainable for hourly workers. We also chat about how 7shifts and Clair work together to provide restaurant owners with this compelling benefit to offer their teams. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick "DJ" Costantino, 7shifts content writer About Nico Simko ...
Improving the restaurant employee experience with real-time pay with Niko Simko, CEO of Clair | RGP #13
November 09, 2021 15:56 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWhat would it be like to get paid every day? Now, it’s possible. Learn about the financial revolution that is real-time pay and earned wage access, and how Nico Simko and the team at Clair are making financial wellness attainable for hourly workers. We also chat about how 7shifts and Clair work together to provide restaurant owners with this compelling benefit to offer their teams. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick "DJ" Costantino, 7shifts content writer About Nico Simko ...
Josh Kopel, Host of Full Comp and Founder of FLO Hospitality Solutions | S1E10
October 25, 2021 14:32 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Are you meeting the demand of local diners? Are you leveraging social media properly? Are you leaving money on the table? These are all questions that you should ask as y...
The blueprint for a $10 million restaurant with Josh Kopel | RGP #12
October 25, 2021 14:32 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAre you meeting the demand of local diners? Are you leveraging social media properly? Are you leaving money on the table? These are all questions that you should ask as you lay the foundations for a $10 million dollar restaurant. Josh Kopel, restautauateur and content creator, lays the blueprint for reaching profitability and then some in this tactic-packed episode. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is brought to you by 7shifts and hosted by Dominick “D.J.” Costantino About Josh Kopel Josh Ko...
The blueprint for a $10 million restaurant with Josh Kopel | RGP #12
October 25, 2021 14:32 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAre you meeting the demand of local diners? Are you leveraging social media properly? Are you leaving money on the table? These are all questions that you should ask as you lay the foundations for a $10 million dollar restaurant. Josh Kopel, restautauateur and content creator, lays the blueprint for reaching profitability and then some in this tactic-packed episode. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is brought to you by 7shifts and hosted by Dominick “D.J.” Costantino About Josh Kopel Josh Ko...
Managing the costs you can control with XtraChef's Steven Downer (RGP #11)
October 08, 2021 20:32 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThe restaurant industry is anything but predictable. But there are two major costs that you have more control over: food costs and labor costs. These two combined make for prime costs, which can be even better manged with the use of modern restaurant technology. Steven Downer from XtraChef by Toast came by to chat about the micro-adjustments made possible by restaurant tech that can help restaurant owners stay more on top of their controllable costs. The Restaurant Growth Podcast is present...
Carl Orsbourn and Meredith Sandland, authors of Delivering the Digital Restaurant | S1E9
September 17, 2021 14:21 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. For our tenth episode, we welcome the authors of Delivering the Digital Restaurant, Carl Osbourn and Meredith Sandland. Delivering The Digital Restaurant explores the wor...
The roadmap to the future of food with Carl Orsbourn and Meredith Sandland, authors of Delivering the Digital Restaurant (RGP #10)
September 17, 2021 14:21 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBFor our tenth episode, we welcome the authors of Delivering the Digital Restaurant, Carl Osbourn and Meredith Sandland. Delivering The Digital Restaurant explores the world of off premise food and the massive disruption facing American restaurants through first-hand accounts of restaurateurs, food industry veterans, and start up entrepreneurs. We chat about how the book came about, who it's for, and how technology can help restaurant during the labor crisis. The Restaurant Growth Podcast i...
Training a deskless workforce with Rachael Nemeth, Co-founder and CEO of Opus (RGP #9)
August 06, 2021 16:24 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBHow do you train a deskless workforce with modern technology? Through our great uniter—the text message. We welcome Rachael Nemeth, Co-founder and CEO of Opus Training on the show to discuss Opus' text message-based learning platform for frontline workers, onboarding and training the deskless workforce, and how a great training program can help keep employees around. The 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick "D.J." Costantino, 7shifts' Content Writer. About Rachael Nemeth...
Rachael Nemeth, Co-founder and CEO of Opus | S1E8
August 06, 2021 16:24 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. How do you train a deskless workforce with modern technology? Through our great uniter—the text message. We welcome Rachael Nemeth, Co-founder and CEO of Opus Training on...
Danny Meyer, Founder of Union Square Hospitality Group | S1E7
July 15, 2021 13:27 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. We have a very special episode to share with you all, featuring the one and only Danny Meyer. We had the pleasure of hosting Danny (virtually) in our offices for a firesi...
Episode #07: Danny Meyer, Founder of Union Square Hospitality Group
July 15, 2021 13:27 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. We have a very special episode to share with you all, featuring the one and only Danny Meyer. We had the pleasure of hosting Danny (virtually) in our offices for a firesi...
Danny Meyer on his career, hiring the right people, the state of the restaurant industry, and more with 7shifts' CEO Jordan Boesch (RGP #8)
July 15, 2021 13:27 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWe have a very special episode to share with you all, featuring the one and only Danny Meyer. We had the pleasure of hosting Danny (virtually) in our offices for a fireside chat with our CEO, Jordan Boesch. Danny went over his career, philosophy on hiring for his teams, the state of the restaurant industry, the early days of restaurant technology, and answered some questions from our team. It's an episode that you don't want to miss. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. About Danny Meyer...
Danny Meyer on his career, hiring the right people, the state of the restaurant industry, and more with 7shifts' CEO Jordan Boesch (RGP #8)
July 15, 2021 13:27 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWe have a very special episode to share with you all, featuring the one and only Danny Meyer. We had the pleasure of hosting Danny (virtually) in our offices for a fireside chat with our CEO, Jordan Boesch. Danny went over his career, philosophy on hiring for his teams, the state of the restaurant industry, the early days of restaurant technology, and answered some questions from our team. It's an episode that you don't want to miss. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. About Danny Meyer...
Episode #06: Kelly McCutcheon, former VP of People at Hopdoddy Burger Bar
July 09, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. What are your restaurant's core values? If you're not sure, this episode of the podcast will help you figure that out. We sit down with Kelly McCutcheon, VP of People at ...
Kelly McCutcheon, VP of People at Hopdoddy Burger Bar | S1E6
July 09, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThis episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. What are your restaurant's core values? If you're not sure, this episode of the podcast will help you figure that out. We sit down with Kelly McCutcheon, VP of People at Hopdoddy Burger Bar to ch...
Establishing your restaurant's core values with Kelly McCutcheon, VP of people at Hopdoddy Burger Bar (RGP #7)
July 09, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWhat are your restaurant's core values? If you're not sure, this episode of the podcast will help you figure that out. We sit down with Kelly McCutcheon, VP of People at Hopdoddy Burger Bar to chat about how Kelly and her team sat down and whittled down a list of 50 characteristics into four core values that drive the 32 location machine that is Hopdoddy Burger Bar. The 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick "D.J." Costantino, 7shifts' Content Writer. About Kelly McCutche...
Kelly McCutcheon, former VP of People at Hopdoddy Burger Bar | S1E6
July 09, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. What are your restaurant's core values? If you're not sure, this episode of the podcast will help you figure that out. We sit down with Kelly McCutcheon, VP of People at ...
Restaurant Task Management: How to Communicate Tasks to Staff (Blog Audio #8)
June 28, 2021 18:12 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBSend us a Text Message. Now that guests are coming back into your restaurant, it means there are more tables to clean, more guests to attend to, and more side work to complete. The problem of restaurant task management is not a new one. Restaurateurs named employee engagement their third-biggest challenge going into 2020, meaning that figuring out how to keep your staff productive and motivated has been (and continues to be) a top priority in the restaurant industry. In this episode, we’l...
Restaurant Utility Costs: Ultimate Guide (Blog Audio #7)
June 28, 2021 16:31 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBSend us a Text Message. Opening a restaurant is a big challenge that requires a huge investment of time and money. But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. Whether it’s food cost increases due to inflation or a labor cost rise due to rising minimum wage, cost increases, like taxes, are pretty much a guarantee in the restaurant industry. This episode answers these questions and more. ...
Episode #05: Ken McGarrie, Author of The Surprise Restaurant Manager
June 04, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Welcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. On ...
Dealing with negativity in the restaurant business with Ken McGarrie, Author of The Surprise Restaurant Manager (RGP #6)
June 04, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWelcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. On this episode, we dive into how to deal with negativity in the restaurant industry, coming both from guests as well as your own team. Ken also leaves with some advice for restaurant employees who are still unsure about going back to work. The 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick "D.J." Costantino, 7shifts'...
Ken McGarrie, Author of The Surprise Restaurant Manager | S1E5
June 04, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Welcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. On ...
The Importance of Solid Restaurant Payroll Processes with Wagepoint’s Shrad Rao (RGP #5)
May 28, 2021 12:42 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBWelcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. In this episode, Shrad Rao, CEO of Wagepoint, discusses just how far restaurant tech has come in the last decade, and the wealth of technology available to restaurants right now. We also dive into some payroll best practices (and horror stories) and discuss how solid payroll practices can help retain employees. The 7shifts Res...
004: Jensen Cummings on navigating the labor shortage and hiring best practices
April 29, 2021 14:39 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWelcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Management and Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. On this episode, Jensen Cummings, chef and creator of Best Served Creative, chats about the labor shortage and what red flags to look for when looking for jobs in the restaurant industry.
Jensen Cummings, Founder of Best Served Creative | S1E4
April 29, 2021 14:39 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Welcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. On ...
Navigating the labor shortage and hiring best practices with Jensen Cummings of Best Served Creative (RGP #4)
April 29, 2021 14:39 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. On this episode, Jensen Cummings, chef, and creator of Best Served Creative, chats about the labor shortage and what red flags to look for when looking for jobs in the restaurant industry. The 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast is hosted by Dominick "D.J." Costantino, 7shifts' Content Writer. About Jensen Cummings Jensen Cummi...
Episode #04: Jensen Cummings, Founder of Best Served Creative
April 29, 2021 14:39 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Welcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. On ...
Shawn P. Walchef, Founder of Cali BBQ & Cali BBQ Media | S1E3
April 05, 2021 18:37 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Welcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where we sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. ...
Episode #03: Shawn P. Walchef, Founder of Cali BBQ & Cali BBQ Media
April 05, 2021 18:37 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Welcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where we sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. ...
003: Shawn Walchef on "friendly" ghost kitchens and restaurant storytelling
April 05, 2021 18:37 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome to the 7shifts Audio Series: Interview Edition, where we sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. We had the chance to sit down with Shawn P Walchef. Shawn is the owner of Cali Comfort BBQ in San Diego and hosts the Digital Hospitality podcast. Since 2008, Cali Comfort has generated $25 million in sales from just one location. They just opened their second—a"friendly" ghost kitchen—a new chapter in the Cali BBQ sto...
Shawn Walchef on "friendly" ghost kitchens and restaurant storytelling
April 05, 2021 18:37 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome to the 7shifts Audio Series: Interview Edition, where we sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. We had the chance to sit down with Shawn P Walchef. Shawn is the owner of Cali Comfort BBQ in San Diego and hosts the Digital Hospitality podcast. Since 2008, Cali Comfort has generated $25 million in sales from just one location. They just opened their second—a"friendly" ghost kitchen—a new chapter in the Cali BBQ sto...