Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Oct 27 2024 411 ep. 41 mins 248
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Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners and managers Rock Their Restaurant! Engaging conversations with industry leaders and fellow restaurateurs.

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414. Building a Restaurant Dream Team, Recruiting That Works, Company Culture - Michel Falcon

Oct 27 2024 53 mins  
In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with Michel Falcon, a restaurateur and entrepreneur behind the multiple location Brasa Peruvian Kitchen. Michel has a very different and fresh take on company culture and restaurant teamwork. In these times of staffing shortages and challenges, Michel’s approach just may be the way forward. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant P

413. Menu Mistakes, Strategy & Practical Tips - Kyle Ewing

Oct 20 2024 46 mins  
Make no mistake, there is a strategy behind designing a great restaurant menu. Whether your current menu needs refreshing or your soon to open your first place, this is your episode. The discussion highlights the art of effective menu strategy, covering topics like fonts, color choices, practical tips on optimizing menu items, enhancing profitability, and the benefits of separate b

412. Restaurant Leadership: Hiring, Staff Training, Finances, Menu - Chef Jamie Kenyon

Oct 12 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I welcome Jamie Kenyon, Executive Chef and Partner of Bottino in New York City. He discusses his career progression, beginning with French cuisine and transitioning into Italian, highlighting the influence of mentors. Jamie emphasizes the importance of hard work, continuous learning, and the pivotal role of his dedicated team.

411. Tips for Restaurant Growth, Quality & Cost, Margins, Hooks & Restaurant Marketing - Rich Clark

Oct 04 2024 48 mins  
Join host Roger Beaudoin on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast as he sits down with Rich Clark, co-founder of C&S Restaurant Group, to discuss the secrets to staying competitive in Atlanta's bustling restaurant scene. Rich shares insights into overcoming challenges like inflation, labor costs, and growing a successful restaurant team. Discover how his unique journey in the hospitalit

410. Restaurant Challenges: Resilience & Innovation - Dan & Conor Sullivan

Sep 27 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I speak with Dan & Conor Sullivan, , the brothers behind Bumpa's. Hear their story of leaving corporate jobs to pursue a family-inspired vision, the challenges they faced (including opening during the COVID-19 pandemic), and the key factors that have made Bumpa's a beloved local establishment. From embodying their grandfather'

409. Insights From a Chef & Restaurant Entrepreneur - Julian Medina

Sep 20 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I welcome Chef Julian Medina. We discuss his restaurant portfolio, his leadership style and team culture as well as: how he monitors critical restaurant numbers, how he maintains and grows margins, some of his best practices and even his appearance on “Iron Chef America”. Thank you to our sponsors: The Restaurant Academy:

408. Control Restaurant Kitchen Chaos, Eliminate Hassle and Save Money - Ryan Bowlds

Sep 13 2024 41 mins  
Ryan discusses the importance of automation and engineering in enhancing kitchen safety and efficiency. Learn about Total Oil Management and Auto Mist, services designed to streamline oil handling and hood cleaning, respectively. Discover how these technologies reduce risks, save costs, and improve overall kitchen operations. Stay tuned for insights on how these solutions benefit

407. Mastering the Restaurant Kitchen: Culinary Journeys and Insights - Chef Andy McLeod

Sep 07 2024 38 mins  
Join us on the Restaurant Rockstars podcast as Chef Andy shares his culinary journey from high school ice cream shop to a prominent chef in Charleston. Discover his experiences working with top restaurateurs and the importance of teamwork and mentorship in the restaurant kitchen. Learn about his dynamic kitchen environment, menu innovation, sustainability efforts, and balancing fin

406. Get Proven Tips from Restaurant Expert - Chris Tripoli

Aug 30 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I am joined by Chris Tripoli, founder of Multiple Concepts. We discuss Chris's extensive career in the restaurant industry, starting as a busboy and evolving into a concept developer, owner-operator, and consultant. Key topics include the importance of passion, mentorship, systems, financial acumen, recruiting vs. hiring, company

405. Master your Restaurant Kitchen - Chef Hunter Evans

Aug 23 2024 55 mins  
This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Hunter Evans, a chef driven by early inspirations from his grandmother in New Orleans. Hunter shares his journey from the Culinary Institute of America to working with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. He established his restaurant Elvie's in Jackson, Mississippi, and his current pro