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As leaders, it's crucial to define what sets us apart. -Peter Begg For me, it boils down to three key elements: people, culture, and programs. At Lions, we've built our strategy around quality and food safety, starting with the right people in the right roles. Without them, even the best programs are ineffective. #Leadership #Differentiation #PeopleFirst #CultureMatters #ProgramExecution

Yesterday, I had a wonderful opportunity to listen and learn from some brilliant and experienced leaders in the beverage industry at the 2024 Beer Marketer's Insights Seminar in New York. I wanted to share a few notes I took from Jim Sabia of Constellation Brands. 1. Developing brands starts with investing the time to build a solid foundation. This is a long game strategy that requires discipline and commitment. 2. Truly listening to the consumer combined with a savvy approach to relevant market expansion and disciplined resource allocation are crucial factors for success. 3. Business leaders must focus on the health and consistency at the "core" of the business. If the core is unhealthy the rest will fail. Solid wisdom from a leader who gets it. #modelo #beer #leadership #businessprinciples #buisiness Holon Law Partners

This is How You Strengthen Your Skills as a Restaurant Leader Huge thank you to Arizona FORGE, Tucson City of Gastronomy, Janos Wilder, Gabe Gardner and Rocco DiGrazia for a passionate panel discussion about the difference between leadership and management. My favorite takeaways were: 1. How great leaders start with a vision of what success looks like 2. The importance of sharing that vision with your team and hiring teammates that share that vision 3. The very important role systems play in the success of restaurants 4. How being innovative with tech such as online ordering and third party delivery can greatly benefit your restaurant by giving you a competitive edge If you are interested in watching the full video, DM me and I will happily send it your way. #restaurant #leadership #management

“How you maintain your station is a direct representation of who you are as a cook” Leadership in the Kitchen and Beyond I had an experience recently that reminded me of something an old chef of mine used to say: “How you maintain your station is a direct representation of who you are as a cook. In other words, if your station is a shit, your food will be shit.” It got me thinking about leadership in our industry. The way a restaurant is run—the cleanliness, organization, and how the staff is treated—is a direct reflection of who you are as a business owner. I encountered a restaurant owner who wasn’t running his place well, and it made me ask: Is this kind of leadership good for the industry? As leaders, it’s critical that we set the right example. Our teams and our customers can tell if we care about quality, consistency, and respect for the craft. Seeing poor management is a reminder of how important it is to uphold strong standards in every aspect of our business. Let’s keep pushing for excellence, not just on the plate, but in how we lead our teams and run our restaurants. #leadership #chefsquotes #kitchenleadership

Leadership isn’t just about guiding teams; it’s about building communities that thrive together. At Distilled Leadership, we teach leaders the art of savoring—learning to pause, connect, and truly engage with those around them. 🍂 In every culture, traditions of gathering to mark significant life milestones and celebrate achievements get passed down. Within this gathering is a culturally significant beverage - wine, champagne, beer - poured into glass and raised in unison to a cheer. It's a unifying moment for all to savor. We embrace this spirit of community and celebration by teaching leaders to find moments of meaning, purpose, and connection within their work and with their teams. At the end of the day, leaders and teams that want to can gather with us to learn the fine art of sipping bourbon and celebrate the hard work done that day…linking the craft of leading with the craftsmanship of distilling a fine sipping spirit. Sip, Learn, Lead isn’t just our motto; it’s a way to create communities that celebrate success - moment by amazing, rewarding moment. #DistilledLeadership #SipLearnLead #BuildingCommunity #LeadershipDevelopment #WholeBrainThinking #LeadershipMoments

Pizza Leaders: Conquer Staffing Challenges! Struggling to find & keep great staff? You're not alone! Join Steven Adyani, VP of Operations of Mountain Mike's Pizza, LLC, at the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit! He’ll provide expert tips to: ✅ Overcome labor shortages ✅ Prevent employee burnout This FREE half-day virtual event on July 31, 2024 is perfect for busy pizzeria owners & executives! Get the tools you need to tackle today's challenges and THRIVE in the pizza industry. 🍕

Pizza Leaders: Conquer Staffing Challenges! Struggling to find & keep great staff? You're not alone! Join Andy Niemeier, Co-CEO of Azzip Pizza, at the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit! He’ll provide expert tips to: ✅ Overcome labor shortages ✅ Prevent employee burnout This FREE half-day virtual event on July 31, 2024 is perfect for busy pizzeria owners & executives! Get the tools you need to tackle today's challenges and THRIVE in the pizza industry. 🍕

Definitely worth reading—not just for insights into the restaurant world but for its deep dive into culture, teamwork, and leadership, applicable across any industry. Through the journey of Eleven Madison Park, we gain practical, down-to-earth lessons that go beyond simple operations 👍

🍕 Join me for a FREE webinar! 🚀 Are you ready to turn the heat up on your business success? As the co-owner Mattenga’s Pizzeria, I've mastered the recipe for thriving in a saturated market, and now I'm ready to share my secrets with you! 🍕💼 #CraveSuccess #PizzaEntrepreneur #WebinarSuccess

How confident are you in your restaurant’s growth strategies? As your organization prepares for the next phase of growth, you need a solid plan to get from where you are right now, to where you want to be. Not sure where to start? Dive into four ways you can take action with the Restaurant Ops Excellence Scorecards: 1. Assess your current state of operations 2. Prioritize where to focus 3. Create an action plan 4. Guide conversations with leadership Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, these scorecards are designed to help you take a hard look at your current operations and identify where you can tighten things up. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/ecBMnZYb