Chef Tony Marciante

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast:

Business EN ↓ 97 episodes

Welcome to Restaurant Owner Lessons, hosted by Chef Tony Marciante. With over 38 years in the restaurant industry — and as the chef-owner of two award-winning seafood restaurants in Bethesda, Maryland — I’ve lived the highs and lows of this business firsthand. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda, I've been blessed over the last 17 years...let me share some tips and tricks, stories and strategies most importantly...develop a community around this crazy thing we're involved in!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.TMarciante.com

Author

Chef Tony Marciante

Episodes

How to cook for people with allergies... 10.07.2018 8:39

Quick intro talk on cooking for people in our restaurant for allergies. We want to keep everyone safe and healthy, but also as a guest...please don't use the word "allergy" unless you're serious. It's all about communication, thanks for listening. If you find value, can you please share and tell a friend?? We're on all kids of platforms now too, easy to find Chef Tony!

How can we get this thing to fit?! 14.06.2018 3:30

Cooler and calmer heads prevail, sometimes you need more than one…

We must innovate! 25.04.2018 10:43

As modern restaurateurs, we need to innovate always. Don't get stuck in old ways, be creative, try things, fail...keep going!

Technical Listen: New Recording (bear with me) 10.04.2018 7:09

Just trying to nail down better quality for everyone. Real content episode tomorrow!

How do you stay inspired?? 09.04.2018 10:18

I know my audio has been up and down, better audio next episode! It's growing.... Thanks for listening! Comments are welcome! Find the podast @ Apple Podcasts Anchor. FM PocketCasts http://www.facebook.com/cheftony http://www. Twitter.com/cheftony http://www. RestaurantOwnerLessons.com Stitcher Show location https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=180505&refid=stpr

The Podcast is growing...want to be a guest? 08.04.2018 9:41

Thanks for listening! Comments are welcome! Find the podast @ Apple Podcasts Anchor. FM PocketCasts http://www.facebook.com/cheftony http://www. Twitter.com/cheftony http://www. RestaurantOwnerLessons.com Stitcher Show location https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=180505&refid=stpr

How does this sound...can I get some feedback? 31.03.2018 10:14

I'm recording these using a number of methods...would LOVE your feedback.. Does the background driving noise make you not want to listen? Is is any big deal? Should I "produce" a bit at home? Just fyi, this episode was recorded driving home, but I WAS able to tweak a bit in GarageBand and cut out some background noise. Would love to hear your feedback...thanks for listening! Thanks for listening!...

How important the right ENERGY is to your business... 31.03.2018 16:16

Call it "woo woo" or not, I believe the energy around your business is SOOOO important. How you handle yourself, talk with your staff, talk with your guests, even how you "talk" to your restaurant! Hear a few examples of how we've gone above and beyond with our guests...sometimes just by chance! Thanks for listening! Comments are welcome! http://www.facebook.com/cheftony http://www. Twitter.com/ch...

What's all this SOCIAL MEDIA?! 27.03.2018 16:49

Even in 2018, restaurant owners don't really "GET" social media. If you're in the game, this might be a little "1.0" for you, but hopefully we start to get better conversations around how social media (and email marketing actually) can impact your business.

Reservations Part II + "Pick your battles" 25.03.2018 13:50

More recap on the reservation situation (see part 1 if that makes no sense) and what battles do you really want to fight?! Thanks for listening! Comments are welcome! http://www.facebook.com/cheftony http://www. Twitter.com/cheftony http://www. RestaurantOwnerLessons.com

How do you handle Reservations?! and we have a problem. 24.03.2018 13:48

For restaurants like ours, reservations are expected... we have always taken them, and also of course take walk ins... But lately since we're blessed with a lot of business, an issue has come up that we need to address. Listen in and as always, we WELCOME your feedback! Thanks all, Chef Tony

What do you do on a SNOW day?? Here are my ideas... 23.03.2018 6:04

Yesterdays 5 inches of snow basically kept everyone home, here's how I brought in over $800 with a simple email. (psst...you can too!)

What is YOUR inspiration for being in the hospitality biz? 23.03.2018 12:59

I share my startup story, and some of what has happened in my current location...what is your story?

Best ways to hear feedback from your guests...and a recent "interesting" dining experience for me! 20.03.2018 13:44

Hey everyone, in this episode I focus on how a recent dining experience shapes my "feedback loop" and what might benefit you and your restaurants REPUTATION.

Why exactly are you listening? 20.03.2018 8:22

I'm always trying to bring knowledge, and really want to interact with everybody who's listening… Let me know why you're listening what you doing the comments below....

It took 8 YEARS??! 16.03.2018 8:14

Quick insight due to a table that's in today...listen in for what took 8 years, pretty amazing. Love to hear your feedback, and incase you want to ask a question or be a guest on the show, leave a comment or download the Anchor app! Thanks for listening, rock the day!

How are you creating digital media for your restaurant? 09.03.2018 13:08

Lets talk how to shine with your digital media!

Do you use takeout services like Uber Eats? why or why not? 06.03.2018 8:50

Would love to hear your thoughts on takeout services... we love them!

Quick tip 836:find a handy woman... 04.03.2018 3:00

Quick Tip: Find a handy man or woman...

Quick Tip #237:switch seats! 04.03.2018 0:56

Beta Episode, how do we handle promotions? 03.03.2018 4:15

Great to have a friend calling in a poignant question about promotions… How do we best handle them in the restaurant industry? a little feedback from what I do… Love you hear YOUR thoughts! Chef Tony

Restaurant Owner Lessons:the Podcast 02.03.2018 3:13

I an launching a podcast (shocker) around restaurant owner space!