Restaurant Influencers

Chef Dave Critchley of Lu Ban in Liverpool has leaned into his role as a community leader by talking on social media about mental health at restaurants and other important topics to him. Listen to this interview with the executive chef about the importance of mental health in hospitality, and connecting with an online audience by being himself. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsor...

Wolf Down restaurant owner Joelle Parenteau gained lots of attention and accolades when she wrote a viral blog post called “Why Restaurants Are So Fucked.” Listen to this interview with the entrepreneur about connecting with audiences through blogging, opening a restaurant for the first time, and her popular Medium article series. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@...

Stacey Poon-Kinney is not just a star in her local food scene. Thanks to the power of television, she and her The Trails Eatery are famous all over the world. Listen to learn about appearing on reality television food shows, overcoming obstacles in the restaurant biz, and learning to ask for help WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and lea...

Ruby Scoops Ice Cream Owner Rabia Kamara grew her brand by staying true to herself. Listen to learn about winning Ben and Jerry’s Clash of the Cones on the Food Network, building a successful brand, and how to get media coverage. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about yo...

Fresh & Co. CEO and Cofounder George Tenedios knows the best way to build a strong company culture and following is through fostering loyalty and growth opportunities.  Listen to this interview and learn how he builds a dedicated crew, the importance of mentorship, and how hospitality should be a labor of love. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please su...

Restaurant Consultant and Social Strategist Kyle Inserra (@kyleinserra) has learned that the secret to TikTok isn’t perfection — it’s about at-bats. Listen and learn how the content creator and real estate advisor approaches the craft of social media marketing for business and branding. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by @Toasttab? Let us know by leaving a podcast review. h...

Executive Chef Matt Cooper (@stadiumchef) runs food operations at Mercedes-Benz Stadium like the Atlanta Falcons play football: with strategy and teamwork. Listen to learn how the stadium chef, podcast host, and digital creator manifested a career and his tips for success. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by @Toasttab? Let us know by leaving a podcast review. https://restaur...

Leticia “Skai” Young (@lolosseafoodshack) knows it takes a village to keep a restaurant open. Listen now to learn about building a community in her home of Harlem and around the globe. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on the new Restaurant Influencers podcast, sponsored by @Toasttab? Let us know by leaving a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Garry Kanfer (@explorekissaki) is not afraid to hustle to deliver the best hospitality he can. Listen now to learn about delivering hospitality to audiences online and pivoting to omakase delivery while retaining his popular sushi brand’s identity and quality.  WHAT DID YOU LEARN on the new Restaurant Influencers podcast, sponsored by @Toasttab? Let us know by leaving a review. https://restauranti...

Sam The Cooking Guy (@thecookingguy) didn’t get millions of YouTube subscribers overnight. It took years for the Restaurant Influencer to find the secret sauce to building a social following. Listen to this Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien interview to learn how to make YouTube videos that work and building an authentic presence on social media. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on the new Restaurant Influencers podca...

Are you SICK and TIRED of scrolling through your social media feeds and not seeing your business anywhere? On the new Restaurant Influencers podcast, top leaders in the restaurant and hospitality industries share their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling and showing up where your customers are spending time online. The weekly digital series is hosted by Cali BBQ Media Founder Shawn P. Walchef and p...