The Pre-Shift Podcast

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The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how they grew their businesses. Host DJ Costantino asks probing questions to get to know restauranteurs, chefs, and executives better and find out where they came from, how they got to where they are, and what lessons they learned along the way.

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Episode #44: Chris Britt, COO of Epic Restaurants

Apr 24 2024 42 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams.In this episode, Chris Britt, Chief Operating Officer of Epic R

Episode #43: Stella Dennig, Co-Owner/GM of Daytrip

Apr 04 2024 31 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host D.J. Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams.On this episode, we’re joined by Stella Dennig, Co-Owner/GM

Chad Mackay, CEO of Fire and Vine Hospitality

Dec 05 2023 24 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams.On this episode, we’re joined by Chad Mackay, CEO of Fire &am

Irene Shiang Li, Cofounder of Prepshift & Mei Mei Dumplings

Oct 31 2023 24 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams.On this episode, we’re joined by Irene Shiang Li, Cofounder o

Ji Hye Kim, Chef/Owner at Miss Kim | S2E12

Oct 11 2023 25 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host D.J. Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams.On this episode, we’re joined by Ji Hye Kim, Chef/Owner of

Jason Hammel, Chef and Owner of Lula Cafe

Jun 30 2023 18 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how they grew their businesses. Host DJ Costantino asks probing questions to get to know restauranteurs, chefs, and executives better and find o

Kwini Reed, Co-owner of Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed, and Root of All Foods

Jun 14 2023 32 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how they grew their businesses. Host DJ Costantino asks probing questions to get to know restauranteurs, chefs, and executives better and find o

Joe Kahn and Chris Artinian of Condado Tacos

May 24 2023 25 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how they grew their businesses. Host DJ Costantino asks probing questions to get to know restauranteurs, chefs, and executives better and find o

Michel Falcon, Founder & CEO of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen

May 10 2023 38 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how they grew their businesses. Host DJ Costantino asks probing questions to get to know restauranteurs, chefs, and executives better and find o

Ron Hsu, Owner of Lazy Betty, Humble Pie, and Juniper Cafe

Apr 27 2023 24 mins  
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how they grew their businesses. Host DJ Costantino asks probing questions to get to know restauranteurs, chefs, and executives better and find o