Restaurant Talk By Save Fry Oil

In this episode, host Kieron Bailey sits down with Falayn Ferrell , Chairwoman of Feed the Soul Foundation and Managing Partner at Black Restaurant Week , to discuss how her organization is revolutionizing support for small culinary businesses across America.  From spotlighting 20 restaurants in Houston to over 1,500 nationally, Falayn shares insights from their groundbreaking two-year industry re...

In this episode, host Chrissy Symeonakis sits down with Ivan Brewer , Founder and Managing Director of Peiso , the world's first hospitality profitability software. With over 25 years in the industry, from making 2,000 coffees a day as a barista to consulting for top venues, Ivan shares his unconventional journey and reveals why the hospitality industry's approach to profitability is fundamentally...

In this episode, Susan Tung sits down with Joanna and Jeanette , second-generation owners of Yueh Tung Restaurant , one of Toronto's oldest Hakka Chinese restaurants located in the original Chinatown. The sisters discuss their journey taking over the family business, navigating the challenges of maintaining a legacy while adapting to modern marketing demands, and their personal struggles with gend...

In this episode of Restaurant Talk, host Kieron Bailey speaks with Chris Heffernan , CEO of dlivrd Technologies , a last-mile delivery tech solution company. They discuss how restaurants can streamline their off-premise operations through integrated technology, the importance of honest metrics over vanity numbers, and the power of people-first business practices. Chris shares insights on scaling f...

Welcome to a special intro episode where your three hosts finally meet! Kieron Bailey from the UK, Chrissy Symeonakis from Australia, and Susan Tung from Canada get together across three time zones to share the stories behind their love affair with hospitality. This is the conversation you'd have over drinks after a long shift. The hosts talk about the weirdest things they've seen customers order,...

Join Kieron Bailey as he sits down with Jim Harris of Western Computer , a seasoned expert in food and beverage software, to explore the evolving role of technology in the hospitality industry. From the impact of smartphones to the rise of AI and robotics, Jim shares insights on how technology is reshaping customer expectations and business operations. Key Topics: The transformation of technology...

Join Rachel Smalling and Susan on the Restaurant Talk podcast by Save Fry Oil as they delve into the realities of running small businesses, from managing customer expectations to the intricacies of partnerships. Rachel is the owner of 1854 Cocktail Bar & Lounge ( a Cookeville TN Speak easy) , a Dale Hollow Tn fishing lodge,  and an Inn on Dale Hollow Lake, TN as well. Discover how they balance...

Join Kieron Bailey  on the Restaurant Talk Podcast as he sits down with David Burton , a seasoned hospitality professional with over 20 years at Hard Rock Cafe. From Cardiff to Amsterdam, David shares his experiences, the challenges of kitchen life, and the camaraderie that makes the restaurant industry unique. Discover the stories behind the scenes, the evolution of kitchen technology, and the un...

Join us on the Restaurant Talk by Save Fry Oil as we dive into the inspiring journey of Jae Lee, a visionary chef and restaurateur who has successfully opened multiple restaurant locations. Discover how Jae's passion for Korean-American cuisine and his relentless drive have fueled his expansion from New York to Boston. Key Highlights: Jae's early beginnings and the inspiration behind his first res...

In this episode of the Restaurant Talk by Save Fry Oil podcast, host Susan Tung interviews Anna, the daughter of the owners of Great Fountain , a Hong Kong-style fast food stall in Scarborough. They discuss the journey of the family business, the impact of social media on customer engagement, and the challenges of staffing and cost management in the restaurant industry. Anna shares her personal ex...

Hosted by Kieron Bailey  on Restaurant Talk by Save Fry Oil Guest Jamie Henderson - Food Development Chef at Wagamama 18 years in hospitality, 16 years with Wagamama Started as line chef in Leicester, worked his way up through the ranks Spent time opening restaurants in the US (New York, Boston) Currently part of the food innovation team in London Key Topics Discussed Early Career & Wagamama J...

In this episode of Restaurant Talk, host Susan Tung speaks with Anton Kinloch, owner of Lone Wolf Cocktail Bar in Kingston, NY . They discuss the challenges and triumphs of opening a new restaurant, the importance of cocktails in the dining experience, and the creative processes behind their food and drink offerings. Anton shares insights on restaurant design, staff empowerment, and navigating eco...

Episode Summary In this candid conversation, Chef Waymond Wesley II (Chef Way), a chef influencer and soon-to-be restaurant operator, speaks with Susan Tung, owner of Hanoi House , a Vietnamese restaurant in Peterborough, Ontario. They discuss growing up in the restaurant industry, transitioning from traditional family operations to modern restaurant management, balancing work and family life, and...

Restaurant Talk by Save Fry Oil is all about real conversations with restaurant owners and managers about what it takes to succeed. We ask direct questions about their challenges, missed opportunities, and biggest wins. We also break down commercial kitchen efficiency, from layout and workflow to cost-saving equipment, hardware , and ordering processes . With a rotating lineup of industry experts,...