Kitchen Conversations

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Kitchen Conversations

Listen as Shamrock Foods has conversations with chefs, restaurant operators, and industry experts about strategies to succeed in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

  1. Hiring & Planning with Chef Daisy Garcia

    12/07/2023

    Hiring & Planning with Chef Daisy Garcia

    Chef Daisy Garcia is the executive sous chef for Continental Catering, a boutique catering company offering craft food, creative cocktails, and cool experiences – AND she is our 2023 California Fired Up! Champion. Chef Garcia is passionate about great food, great employee culture and community.Follow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and menu inspiration

    41 min
  2. Back to Basics with Matt Jordan of Nestle Professional

    11/21/2023

    Back to Basics with Matt Jordan of Nestle Professional

    Chef Matt Jordan is a Chopped Champion, 9-Time Competition Show Veteran on Food Network, and the Corporate Executive Chef of National Accounts for Nestle Professional. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY. He is a Karate Black Belt, Marathoner, and Classic Triathlete who lives in Scottsdale, AZ. He has over 15+ years of experience in foodservice across all channels. Follow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and men...

    44 min

  3. 09/27/2023

    Chef Michael Voltaggio Live from The Shamrock Foods EXPO

    Follow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and menu inspiration

    24 min

  4. 08/21/2023

    Shamrock Foods EXPO: How to Get the Most From the EXPO floor

    Heading to EXPO for the first time, or just curious about what's coming to the floor? Jeff and Karin Glick, Customer Experience Marketing Manager at Shamrock Foods, discuss how to approach EXPO and what's they're most excited to see (and eat)! #1 Make sure your schedule is clear. You will spend more time there than you expect. #2 Download the mobile APP. This is going to give you the floor map, a tool to save your favorite items from the show floor, a schedule of the day’s events, a...

    18 min

  5. 08/15/2023

    Speed Scratch with Rodney Estrada

    Chef Rodney Estrada joins the podcast to discuss his introduction to the world of Speed Scratch world and how his team works with Restaurants to save time on the line. What is Speed Scratch? Speed Scratch is incorporating, high-quality, ready-made products into your recipes to save time - and labor - on the line. Follow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and menu inspiration

    21 min

  6. 07/19/2023

    Restaurant Sustainability with Jon Bortles of Woody's

    Located in the heart of downtown Golden, Colorado, Woody's Wood Fired Pizza has been a local favorite since 1993. J Jon Bortles is a Colorado native born and raised in the restaurant business. At the age of 15, Jon began making pizzas and bussing tables at his family’s pizza restaurant, Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza in Golden, CO. During school, he worked his way up to management, while receiving his bachelors and masters degrees on the side. After graduating with his MBA, Jon went off ...

    34 min

  7. 06/21/2023

    The State of the Restaurant with Jim Hargrove

    Jim Hargrove is back to discuss the state of the restaurant and what operators need to think about to get and stay ahead. Here's a hint - Company Culture. “THE EXPERIENCE OF THE GUEST ​WILL NEVER EXCEED ​THE EXPERIENCE OF THE EMPLOYEE”​ We encourage you to use this exercise with your team. ​WHYDENTITY EXERCISE: ​Begin with the Mission Statement: Why are we here? Why did we think the world needs us? What was the landscape missing? What was the problem we felt that ...

    55 min

  8. 05/12/2023

    Burgers 101 with John Bacon

    Want to grab a free case of Bacon1 from Hormel? https://hormelbacon1.com/ Our most aptly named to date. Shamrock’s resident Burger Enthusiast and Center of Plate Category Expert, John Bacon joins us to discuss all things Burgers. This in-depth conversation covers everything you've ever wanted to know about buying burgers for your restaurant operation - Fresh vs Frozen, Meat Grades, Blends, Ratio - and what's up with Wagyu. If you have a question or topi...

    33 min
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Listen as Shamrock Foods has conversations with chefs, restaurant operators, and industry experts about strategies to succeed in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

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  • Creator
    Shamrock Foods
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Kitchen Conversations
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