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The Pre-Shift

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Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into what it takes to build great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, the strategies they use, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D. J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts.

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You're a restaurant manager—now what? | Ken McGarrie, Author | 005

This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Welcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. On this episode, we dive into how...

Jun 04, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Six Red Flags in Restaurant Hiring Processes | Jensen Cummings, Best Served Creative | 004

This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. In this episode, D.J. chats with Jensen Cummings about the importance of laying a strong foundation for sustainable business practices in the restaurant industry. He highlights the need for clarity an...

Apr 29, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Embracing Digital Hospitality at Cali BBQ | Shawn Walchef, Founder | 003

This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. In this episode of the Pre-Shift, D.J. interviews Sean Walchef of Cali Comfort BBQ and Digital Hospitality Podcast. Sean shares insights about their journey, including the decision to open a ghost kit...

Apr 05, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 3

How to Schedule Employees Effectively (Blog Audio #6)

Not sure how to schedule employees effectively? We got you covered. Effective employee scheduling is simple in theory: Create optimal work schedules, so you’re never over or understaffed. But in practice, it’s anything but. With the many types of shifts to choose from like rotating, fixed, and on-call shifts, and over 500 shift patterns, creating a schedule that’s right for your business can be a huge challenge. And even once you’ve created a schedule, there’s no guarantee it'll remain optimal a...

Mar 10, 202110 min

Eric Cacciatore’s Journey in Podcasting and Hospitality | 002

This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast. Welcome to the 7shifts Restaurant Growth Podcast, where we sit down with the best minds in the restaurant industry to inspire you with new ways to improve your business. The 7shifts Restaurant Growth ...

Feb 24, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Future-proofing restaurants with tech | Preston Junger, 7shifts | 001

In this inaugural episode of the 7shifts Podcast, hosts Dew and DJ speak with Preston Junger, head of US operations and VP of sales at 7shifts and former VP of brand solutions at Yelp!, about his extensive experience in the hospitality tech space. Preston shares insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technology adoption in the restaurant industry. He discusses both the challenges and opportunities facing restaurant owners, particularly the shift towards integrating various tech so...

Feb 11, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 1

How to Conduct a Restaurant Feasibility Study (Blog Audio #5)

In this episode, we’ll define a feasibility study, outline the sections restaurant feasibility should have, and identify the best practices you should follow when conducting one. Send us a text 📲 Connect with D.J. DJ's Email Follow on LinkedIn More 7shifts Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Subscribe to Food Runner , our Monthly Restaurant Newsletter 7shifts on YouTube Follow us on TikTok Read the 7shifts Blog About Us 7shifts is a scheduling, payroll, and employee retention app designe...

Feb 01, 202115 minEp. 5

Restaurant Job Interview Questions & Answers (Blog Audio #4)

A restaurant interview can take many forms – a group interview, an open interview, or a scheduled one-on-one interview, to name a few. No matter the setting, having poise, being authentic, exuding confidence, and articulating knowledge will help you stand out from other candidates. Dew Smith, the Brand Strategist at 7shifts, shares 12 restaurant interview questions you might be asked to answer, as well as some guidelines on how to answer them to help you prepare for your interview. Send us a tex...

Dec 16, 202020 min

Essential Restaurant Management Skills (Blog Audio #3)

How do you start moving up? What are the restaurant management skills you need to succeed and how do you acquire them? Is it difficult to get the right training? Do you need a degree? Let’s take a look at what a restaurant manager does, what skills they need, and how to brush up on those skills. Send us a text 📲 Connect with D.J. DJ's Email Follow on LinkedIn More 7shifts Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Subscribe to Food Runner , our Monthly Restaurant Newsletter 7shifts on YouTube F...

Dec 16, 202016 minEp. 3

How to Create a Restaurant Staff Training Manual (Blog Audio #2)

In this episode of 7shifts Audio Series we are going to explore how to create a comprehensive restaurant staff training manual. It will be everyone’s guide for instructions, processes and all the answers to common questions, while being a great reference point to ensure staff feel engaged and supported. Send us a text 📲 Connect with D.J. DJ's Email Follow on LinkedIn More 7shifts Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Subscribe to Food Runner , our Monthly Restaurant Newsletter 7shifts on Y...

Oct 23, 202017 minEp. 2

Simple Restaurant Marketing Plan for 2023 (Blog Audio Series #1)

In this episode of 7shifts Audio Series we explore how restaurants can create a new, upgraded marketing plan and gain a competitive edge in 2021. As we all know, 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone — especially those in the restaurant industry — but a strong marketing plan will help you get back on track. Download the marketing plan in PDF format - bit.ly/33A4jdp Send us a text 📲 Connect with D.J. DJ's Email Follow on LinkedIn More 7shifts Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Subs...

Oct 01, 202019 minSeason 10Ep. 1
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