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  • 445. The Power of Recognition & Rewards to Build Team Spirit - David Strange & Laurie Camara

    445. The Power of Recognition & Rewards to Build Team Spirit - David Strange & Laurie Camara
    2025/06/02
    Boosting Team Morale and Recognition in the Hospitality Industry | Restaurant Rockstars Podcast In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, host Roger Beaudoin is joined by David Strange from My Employees and Laurie Camara from Magna Hospitality to discuss the critical elements of building a strong, cohesive team in the hospitality industry. They delve into the importance of setting clear expectations, creating accountability, and recognizing and rewarding team members to enhance morale and productivity. Learn valuable strategies and best practices for fostering team spirit, encouraging initiative, and improving guest experiences through effective employee recognition programs. Tune in for insightful discussions on leadership, empowerment, and cultural shifts in the hospitality sector. 🔥 The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits 🔥 Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: (Only $7 for limited time) Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits 🔥 Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Unlimited Staff Accounts. Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy 🔗 Show Notes & Transcript: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-445-employee-recognition/ Thank you to our sponsors: ⭐️ TouchBistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line. Plus, real time analytics, inventory tracking and staff scheduling are game changers. Reach out to my friend Becky, tell her I sent you and she will take good care of you! Her email is btartick@touchbistro.com or call her at 647-360-3994. ⭐️ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. ⭐️ Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta creates the finest fresh pastas from scratch using clean ingredients and old-world recipes passed down from mother to son. Lilly, the company matriarch and her son Antonio continue to follow the highest quality standards for their products. Ask your sales rep today or go to: https://lillysfreshpasta.com ⭐️ MyEmployees: A happy team is a productive team. Boost morale, team-spirit and employee appreciation with impactful, consistent and genuine recognition programs. MyEmployees helps thousands of hospitality leaders up-level performance, lower turnover and build winning teams. Go To: https://myemployees.com/hospitality/ ⭐️ The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/
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    42 分
  • 444. Guide to Restaurant Management Best Practices & Team Success - Chef Daniel Lugo

    444. Guide to Restaurant Management Best Practices & Team Success - Chef Daniel Lugo
    2025/05/25
    Discover restaurant management best practices with Chef Daniel's unique team-building philosophy. Learn how to build a strong, motivated kitchen and front-of-house team. The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: (Only $7 for limited time) Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Connect with our guest: Chef Daniel - @chef.daniellugo Trova - @trovarestaurant Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Boutique Resort - @wyndhampalmas https://www.wyndhampalmas.com Thank you to our sponsors: MyEmployees: A happy team is a productive team. Boost morale, team-spirit and employee appreciation with impactful, consistent and genuine recognition programs. MyEmployees helps thousands of hospitality leaders uplevel performance, lower turnover and build winning teams. Go To: www.myemployees.com/hospitality Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta creates the finest fresh pastas from scratch using clean ingredients and old-world recipes passed down from mother to son. Lilly, the company matriarch and her son Antonio continue to follow the highest quality standards for their products. Ask your sales rep today or go to: https://lillysfreshpasta.com The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ TouchBistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line. Plus real time analytics, inventory tracking and staff scheduling are game changers. Reach out to my friend becky, tell her I sent you and she will take good care of you! Her email is btartick@touchbistro.com or call her at 647-360-3994. Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.
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    34 分
  • 443. How to Reduce Turnover in Restaurants: Boosting Team Culture, Leadership, and Data-Driven Insights - Russ Hawkins

    443. How to Reduce Turnover in Restaurants: Boosting Team Culture, Leadership, and Data-Driven Insights - Russ Hawkins
    2025/05/19
    Struggling with high turnover in your restaurant? In this episode, Roger and Russ dive into how to reduce employee turnover, boost team morale, and lead with purpose. Learn how POS data, AI, and strong culture can transform your operations and keep your best people longer. The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: (Only $7 for limited time) Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Connect with our guest: https://www.agilenceinc.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/agilence-inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/russhawkins/ https://www.facebook.com/agilence https://x.com/agilence Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta creates the finest fresh pastas from scratch using clean ingredients and old-world recipes passed down from mother to son. Lilly, the company matriarch and her son Antonio continue to follow the highest quality standards for their products. Ask your sales rep today or go to: https://lillysfreshpasta.com MyEmployees: A happy team is a productive team. Boost morale, team-spirit and employee appreciation with impactful, consistent and genuine recognition programs. MyEmployees helps thousands of hospitality leaders uplevel performance, lower turnover and build winning teams. Go To: www.myemployees.com/hospitality TouchBistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line. Plus real time analytics, inventory tracking and staff scheduling are game changers. Reach out to my friend becky, tell her I sent you and she will take good care of you! Her email is btartick@touchbistro.com or call her at 647-360-3994. Connect with Restaurant Rockstars on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://x.com/RestaurantRock1
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    35 分
  • 442. How to Establish Strong Restaurant Leadership - Roger Beaudoin

    442. How to Establish Strong Restaurant Leadership - Roger Beaudoin
    2025/05/11
    In this episode, Roger discusses the fundamental differences between a manager and a true leader, focusing on how to get optimum performance from your team members through a culture of accountability. He introduces a comprehensive framework for effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of recognizing talent, empowering employees, and fostering a strong company culture. Roger shares insights from his own experience running restaurants with a 96% retention rate, illustrating how to develop 'intrapreneurs', maintain robust team morale, and implement a successful career development program. Tune in to learn about the vital components of a career description, the impact of regular performance reviews, and various incentive strategies to turn your employees into motivated leaders. 00:00 Introduction to Leadership vs. Management 00:48 The Essence of True Leadership 02:38 Empowerment Over Delegation 04:52 Building a Company Culture 07:03 Fixing What's Broken 08:59 Accountability and Career Descriptions 13:35 Disciplinary Procedures and Incentives 19:35 Recognition and Rewards 25:29 Conclusion and Resources Thank you to our sponsors: MyEmployees: A happy team is a productive team. Boost morale, team-spirit and employee appreciation with impactful, consistent and genuine recognition programs. MyEmployees helps thousands of hospitality leaders uplevel performance, lower turnover and build winning teams. Go To: www.myemployees.com/hospitality The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta creates the finest fresh pastas from scratch using clean ingredients and old-world recipes passed down from mother to son. Lilly, the company matriarch and her son Antonio continue to follow the highest quality standards for their products. Ask your sales rep today or go to: https://lillysfreshpasta.com The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Restaurant Menu Profit Accelerator: Many restaurants lose money every day because their menu just isn’t as profitable as possible. You can’t control rising costs but you CAN control how profitable your menu is, this is a massive game-changer: https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/the-menu-accelerator/ Make More Money In Your Restaurant EVERY DAY! Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Unlimited Staff Accounts. Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy
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    29 分
  • 441. Navigating Restaurant Growth and Challenges - Chef Giovanni Mauro

    441. Navigating Restaurant Growth and Challenges - Chef Giovanni Mauro
    2025/05/04
    In this captivating episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I had the pleasure of delving into the inspiring journey of Chef Giovanni, an acclaimed restaurateur with a vibrant family legacy in the restaurant industry. With three thriving locations in Las Vegas, Chef Gio shares his experiences, challenges, and insights into building and maintaining successful restaurants. The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits Make More Money In Your Restaurant EVERY DAY! Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Unlimited Staff Accounts. Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta creates the finest fresh pastas from scratch using clean ingredients and old-world recipes passed down from mother to son. Lilly, the company matriarch and her son Antonio continue to follow the highest quality standards for their products. Ask your sales rep today or go to: https://lillysfreshpasta.com Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/
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    40 分
  • 440. Improving Restaurant Operations: A General Manager's Guide - Andrew Roy

    440. Improving Restaurant Operations: A General Manager's Guide - Andrew Roy
    2025/04/27
    Andrew shares what it takes to be a remarkable General Manager and his journey in the restaurant industry, offering valuable lessons for anyone looking to enhance their establishment's operations and culture. His experiences and insights offer valuable lessons for restaurant professionals aiming to refine their operations and build a robust company culture. Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Want to Make More Money in Your Restaurant Every Day? Discover the Restaurant Profit Fast Track — your step-by-step guide to running a wildly profitable restaurant. ✅ Master your numbers ✅ Boost daily sales ✅ Train & empower your team ✅ Multiply your revenue Plus, get unlimited staff accounts so your whole team levels up!! 🎓 Join the Restaurant Academy now: restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://x.com/RestaurantRock1 Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0 Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1 Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Profit Fast Track – A killer new module included in The Restaurant Academy. Become as profitable as possible as quickly as possible in 3 steps using the Restaurant Profit Fast Track! Running a restaurant is tough—but making it wildly profitable doesn’t have to be. Easy to follow step-by-step guide. https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta creates the finest fresh pastas from scratch using clean ingredients and old-world recipes passed down from mother to son. Lilly, the company matriarch and her son Antonio continue to follow the highest quality standards for their products. Ask your sales rep today or go to: https://lillysfreshpasta.com Connect with our guest: https://mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mahoganyprimesteakhouse/
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    30 分
  • 439. Maximizing Menu Profit Through Effective Design and Strategy - Roger Beaudoin

    439. Maximizing Menu Profit Through Effective Design and Strategy - Roger Beaudoin
    2025/04/22
    In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful — yet often overlooked — tools in your restaurant’s success: the menu. More than just a list of dishes, your menu is a marketing asset and a key part of your brand identity. Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Restaurant Menu Profit Accelerator: Many restaurants lose money every day because their menu just isn’t as profitable as possible. You can’t control rising costs but you CAN control how profitable your menu is, this is a massive game-changer: https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/the-menu-accelerator/ 💸 Want to Make More Money in Your Restaurant Every Day? Discover the Restaurant Profit Fast Track — your step-by-step guide to running a wildly profitable restaurant. ✅ Master your numbers ✅ Boost daily sales ✅ Train & empower your team ✅ Multiply your revenue Plus, get unlimited staff accounts so your whole team levels up!! 🎓 Join the Restaurant Academy now: restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy
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    32 分
  • 438. Brilliant Restaurant Branding Strategies - Elizabeth Brasch

    438. Brilliant Restaurant Branding Strategies - Elizabeth Brasch
    2025/04/13
    In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, we're diving into the art and science of restaurant branding with Elizabeth Brasch, a marketing and branding powerhouse at Mellow Mushroom. Tune in for a masterclass in restaurant branding from one of the pros behind a truly iconic name in the industry. Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Restaurant Menu Profit Accelerator: Many restaurants lose money every day because their menu just isn’t as profitable as possible. You can’t control rising costs but you CAN control how profitable your menu is, this is a massive game-changer: https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/the-menu-accelerator/ Make More Money In Your Restaurant EVERY DAY! Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Unlimited Staff Accounts. Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://x.com/RestaurantRock1 Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0 Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1 Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars Connect with our guest: https://www.mellowmushroom.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mellowmushroom https://www.instagram.com/mellowmushroom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mellowmushroom Thank you to our sponsors: Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta is made to European standards with no preservatives or fillers. They use 100% non-GMO, glyphosate-free ingredients—Italian unbleached wheat and pure filtered water. Elevate your menu—serve Lilly’s Fresh Pasta in your restaurant. Ask your local food service rep or call Antonio directly at (603) 818-2100 https://lillysfreshpasta.com Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ The Restaurant Academy – Unlock the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Running a restaurant is tough—but making it wildly profitable doesn’t have to be. It’s all in The Restaurant Academy Training System: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/
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    39 分