The Pre-Shift
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.
Episodes
64 episodes
Navigating Tariff Uncertainty for Canadian Restaurants with Jay Ashton | 057
Uncertainty seems to be the only certainty in today's restaurant industry. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we sit down with Jay Ashton, Canada's Restaurant Guy, to discuss how Canadian restaurants can adapt to tariffs and economic cha...
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38:02
Growing careers (and franchises) at Jeremiah's Italian Ice | 056
For many 16-year-olds, a first job is just a way to make some extra side cash—nothing more than a temporary gig. But for Julianna Blackhurst, a part-time job in high school became the foundation of her lifelong career. In this epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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33:21
The end of boring training for restaurants with Arrow Up | 055
What if mandatory training didn’t have to be boring? With creative storytelling and an irreverent approach, ARROW UP Training makes engaging, effective training programs for restaurant teams.In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Berkowi...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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42:44
Insights for serving up restaurant excellence with Square | James Schonzeit, Square, Eric Cacciatore, Restaurant Unstoppable | 054
Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D.J. Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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57:02
Building an a kitchen OS | Josh Sharkey, CEO of meez | 053
Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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40:38
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The small town soul behind Pizza Ranch | Ross Groeneweg, Pizza Ranch | 052
Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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22:43
Mastering the art of pizza and business | Mike Bausch, Andolini's | 051
Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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33:02
Building Chicago's Thattu | Margaret Pak, Chef/Owner | 050
Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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38:54
Fostering community and belonging in the restaurant biz | Ellen Yin, Founder of High Street Hospitality | 049
Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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30:36
Rethinking Server Pay: The Commission Model Revolution with Zach Feinstein
Traditional tipping is broken, but there's a better way to pay your restaurant staff. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we talk with Zach Feinstein, CEO of The Feinstein Group, about the innovative compensation model transforming his Ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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28:28
Leadership lessons from Felipe's Taqueria | Pike Howard, CEO | 047
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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43:04
The fight for psychological safety in food service | Hassel Aviles, Director of Not 9 to 5 | 046
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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30:25
Tacos, tequila, and teamwork at Agave & Rye | Chris Britt, COO of Epic Brands | 045
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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42:36
Making pay transparency work in restaurants | Stella Dennig, Co-Owner/GM of Daytrip | 044
In this episode of the Pre-Shift podcast, host DJ dives deep into the intricacies of managing successful restaurant teams with Stella Denig, co-owner and GM of Daytrip Restaurant in Oakland, California. Stella shares insights on building a rest...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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31:44
How commission-based pay for servers transformed this restaurant | Chad Mackay, CEO of Fire and Vine Hospitality | 043
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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24:02
How restaurants exist beyond four walls | Irene Shiang Li, Cofounder of Prepshift & Mei Mei Dumplings | 042
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing thei...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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24:04
Can open-book finance work for restaurants? | Ji Hye Kim, Chef/Owner at Miss Kim | 041
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host D.J. Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing th...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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25:15
How Lula Cafe stays ahead, 25 years in | Jason Hammel, Chef and Owner of Lula Cafe | 040
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how th...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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18:57
Practical steps for a better staff experience | Kwini Reed, Poppy & Seed | 039
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how th...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:18
The QUESO code at Condado Tacos | Joe Kahn and Chris Artinian | 038
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how th...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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25:55
How Brasa redefines employee experience | Michel Falcon, Founder & CEO of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen | 037
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:05
Managing Michelin-star restaurant teams | Ron Hsu, Owner of Lazy Betty, Humble Pie, and Juniper Cafe
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how th...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:57
Fine dining to fried chicken success | Eric Huang, Chef/Owner of Peking House | 035
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how th...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Conquering the front and back of house divide with equal pay scales | Katie Button, CEO / Co-Founder of KB Restaurants | 034
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how th...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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24:13
Family matters in the restaurant business | Eric Scheffer, Scheffer Group | 033
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how th...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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