Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Yorgo has had immense career successes with some of this country’s leading restaurant companies and groups. Listen as Yorgo shares true restaurant expertise including: • What it takes to double sales and restaurant profits • The “Keys” to employee training, performance and retention • Solutions to today’s restaurant labor struggles and inflation • Delivering true hospitality, consistency and quali...

In this Restaurant Rockstars podcast episode, I interview Gui Jaroschy from Unfiltered Hospitality to discuss the critical elements that drive successful bar operations. Gui shares crazy bar stories, emphasizing the importance of hospitality as a foundational element of the business. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profit...

Chef Zach dishes on the magic formula for restaurant operations including labor solutions, KPI’s to be watching, great marketing strategies & hooks that drive biz. This is a great episode! Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level you...

To achieve restaurant management success, create a brand and run a strong profitable business you need to know your restaurant inside out. When was the last time you got behind the bar, cooked on the line, ran the counter or even took a turn in the dish pit? Working in the trenches gives you a fresh perspective how all the moving parts of your restaurant work together to deliver hospitality and gr...

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast I speak with Mr. Sebastian Stahl, a marketing expert, the founder of Breadth Marketing Agency and author of 'Restaurant Marketing Insider.' We discuss common marketing mistakes made by restaurants, the importance of effective staff training as brand ambassadors, and the need for trackable marketing. We also cover the significance of running a res...

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I welcome Chef Albert Di Meglio of Barano in Brooklyn, NY. Chef Albert has worked for some of the most acclaimed and successful restaurants. This episode is all about key-learnings and best practices. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Train...

Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I’m speaking with John Issa a 29 year hospitality veteran, co-owner and partner in the highly diversified INVIC2S Hospitality Group in DC. INVIC2S operates a bakery, beer garden, sports bar, niteclub and craft cocktail bar. Liste...

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 Profit Killers and h...

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 beverage and kids...

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. Additionally, he t...

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 hospitality industry, from...

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's spirit to navigat...

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: Everything you need to...

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 both large chains...

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 financials in today...

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 culture, and th...

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 project is reopenin...

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast Brett Linkletter, co-founder of Dishio, delves into the transformative power of restaurant technology and marketing strategies. We explore how restaurants can leverage digital menus, smart data collection, and innovative marketing techniques to enhance customer experiences, boost profitability, and overcome industry challenges. From the story beh...

In this episode on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Gail Kurpgeweit, Gail has had great success launching over 100 restaurant brand products for scale and getting them placed in major supermarkets and famous name big box stores. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ Rock Your Restaurant - Enroll Your Team in the R...

In this week’s episode on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with David McClaskey, a 50-year trainer who shares that effective restaurant training cultivates excellence in both employees and entire organizations. Listen as David tells us the secrets to effective restaurant training including: • The meaning of leadership and how to shift your managerial approach • How to overcome the la...

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Carsten Johannsen and Gary Wallach, restaurateur Co-Founding Partners of Renwick Hospitality Group who are blazing their own unique path in New York City. The Restaurant Profit Maximizer will show you proven ways to BOOST your restaurant bottom line. You have Nothing to lose but your shrinking margins. Check it out here https:/...

I’m speaking with Kacie Dancy, daughter of the Founder and V.P. of Operations at Pop’s Beef, a 17-location company that’s loved by its guests, employees and communities that it serves. Listen as Kacie tells us the secrets to restaurant longevity including: • Her key-lessons learned from growing up in this family restaurant • All the pieces that have made the biggest difference in Pop’s restaurant...

Today on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Mike Bausch, the co-founder and visionary behind Antolini’s Worldwide Hospitality Group with 7 concepts in 12 locations. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ Rock Your Restaurant - Enroll Your Team in the Restaurant Academy: We will train your entire team to up level your...

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with restaurant training guru Rachael Nemeth. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ Rock Your Restaurant - Enroll Your Team in the Restaurant Academy: We will train your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academ...

Today on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Gregg Majewski, the former CEO of Jimmy Johns, who’s now growing Craveworthy Brand’s multiple concepts in 24 states and counting. The Restaurant Profit Maximizer will show you proven ways to BOOST your restaurant bottom line. https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...