Restaurant People: Where we (to-)go from here
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Host and Kitchen United Chief Business Officer Atul Sood interviews restaurant operators and pieces together the future of the restaurant industry.
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Episodes
All In This Together: with the Kitchen United team
December 17, 2020 01:26 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn our sixth and final episode, Atul visits with five leaders among our Kitchen United team, each with a unique perspective on the restaurant industry from their own place in it: Zach Adams, GM of our Austin kitchen center; Larrah Pawlak, VP of Operations; Kwame Brathwaite, SVP of Real Estate; Jessi Moss, Chief Technology Officer; and Joy Lai, Chief Operating Officer. Together they dive into operating ghost kitchens during an unprecedented (and somewhat unexpected) time of explosive...
A Slice of Advice: with Geoff Goodman (Fresh Brothers) and Eric Greenwald (Grimaldi's Pizzeria)
December 03, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBIn our fifth episode, Atul is joined by Geoff Goodman, CEO of LA-based Fresh Brothers, and Eric Greenwald, President of Scottsdale-based Grimaldi's Pizzeria, for a discussion on the ups and downs of the pizza market in 2020. Produced by Kitchen United and Level Ground Production credits: Elizabeth Villa, Samantha Curley, Dustin Mares, Mitch Collins Sound design & editing: Elizabeth Windom Theme music: "Rowdy" by Shane Becker This podcast is brought to you by Kitchen United – the ...
Transcending Off-Premise: with Beth De La Cruz (Jollibee)
October 20, 2020 02:06 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBIn our fourth episode, Atul is joined by Beth De La Cruz, Vice President of Jollibee Foods Corporation, to discuss how the much-loved international brand has adapted to operating in 2020, creating memorable and satisfying to-go experiences and taking the opportunity to overcome the limits of off-premise hospitality. Produced by Kitchen United and Level Ground Production credits: Elizabeth Villa, Samantha Curley, Dustin Mares, Mitch Collins Sound design & editing: Elizabeth Windom T...
The Independents: with Jeff Chang (Island Loco) and Joel Fried (Eldorado Cafe)
August 13, 2020 03:30 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBThe independent restaurant community has had it particularly rough during the pandemic, to say the least. In our third episode of Restaurant People, Atul is joined by two independent restaurateurs from two different cities: Jeff Chang, owner/operator of Island Loco in Scottsdale, AZ, and Joel Fried, owner/operator of Eldorado Cafe in Austin, TX. They dive into the predicament of food trucks, having to adapt to constant regulation and culture changes, and finding strength and support...
Moving and Shaking: with Zaid Ayoub (Sajj Mediterranean) & Aaron Noveshen (Starbird Chicken)
July 07, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIn our second episode, Zaid Ayoub of Sajj Mediterranean and Aaron Noveshen of Starbird Chicken and The Culinary Edge (both on Fast Casual's 2020 Movers & Shakers list) join Atul for a conversation on the fast casual side of the industry, how they've adapted to delivery and from catering, and what lessons and innovations they're taking with them into the future. Produced by Kitchen United and Level Ground Production credits: Elizabeth Villa, Samantha Curley, Dustin Mares, Mitch Coll...
Customers Love Sanitation and Safety: with Carl Howard, Fazoli's
June 17, 2020 17:30 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBCarl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, joins Atul for a conversation on what Fazoli's has learned from operating during quarantine, what's next for the brand, and where the industry goes from here. Produced by Kitchen United and Level Ground Production credits: Elizabeth Villa, Samantha Curley, Dustin Mares, Mitch Collins Sound design & editing: Elizabeth Windom Theme music: "Rowdy" by Shane Becker This podcast is brought to you by Kitchen United – the restaurant success company. We’re giv...