Cleveland Magazine’s Post

In 2005, I took a leap and left Rome with a dream: to bring the authentic taste of Roman-style pizza to London. With Arancina, my family and I built something more than a pizzeria—we built a community, a place where authenticity, flavor, and values come together. From training as an in-house chef to mastering every aspect of restaurant operations, I’ve learned that passion and dedication are the real recipe for success. 🍕 What’s the biggest leap you’ve taken in your career? #EntrepreneurJourney #FamilyBusiness #ArancinaPizzeria”

A new episode of Operations Mastery is live! In this episode, our team sat down with the COO of Pizza Patron, Guy Carney, to discuss his extensive background in scaling restaurant chains. Guy shares his insights from his journey that began at California Pizza Kitchen and his subsequent roles in other restaurant brands. This was a great episode with tons of valuable and unique insights. The link to the episode will be in the comments below 👇

If you're considering starting a restaurant, here are four rules to get you started.

Inspirational leadership makes the world a better place! Check out our feature for Morale Matters on NBC Channel 3 News this morning live at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the Bar & Restaurant Expo! We'll be back shortly moderating 2 panels at 3 pm and 4 pm in room 222. 😃💡 #barandrestaurantexpo2024 #bre2024 #ksnv #lasvegasnews #inspirationalleadership #channel3news

Obviously, the big news of the week in the retail world when it comes to leadership changes. We are a big fan of what Chipotle has done with their "Chipotlane" concept and what the brand has done for customers over the years, so it will be interesting to see how the new CEO does! Niccol did some great things during his tenure. As a player working with some of the top companies in the retail space, we know that with great brands, there is never a dull moment and things change! As they say....when one door closes, a new one always opens. Good read on the change that will influence two premier companies. #retaildevelopment

Culture is the personality of a business based on the sum total of the values, management style, traditions, stories, and beliefs that are shared across the organization. A big part of an organization’s culture is the language it uses to get work done. Just as the restaurant industry has its own terminology, so does Mardi Gras. How much Mardi Gras do you speak? https://buff.ly/3OiRP0O

In honor of Black History Month, I thought I would highlight five Black female chefs who are totally crushing the food industry right now. Some you may have read about, or seen on TV. Hopefully, you’ve been lucky enough to taste their amazing food. If not, a road trip or two might be in order. These five chefs are doing some of the most dynamic cooking I’ve tasted in a long time. Dorian #chef #cheflifestyle #Top5

Have you ever been to St. Elmo Steak House? It’s the oldest Indianapolis steakhouse in its original location and if you’re familiar with its national reputation, then you know why it’s been around since 1902. When I had the pleasure of dining there a couple of weeks ago, the owner came and talked to our table. He talked a lot about his staff, many of whom are career servers and waiters. You know, I see people look down on those who work in the service industry, but this is exactly what these people want to be doing and there is no place they’d rather be doing it than St. Elmo. What the owner talked about most were his staff members and he made clear how essential they are to St. Elmo’s success. The restaurant industry is hard. Consistency is critical. You can’t afford off nights. It’s because these people are so committed to what they do that the restaurant has been able to build and maintain its reputation for 122 years. Every successful business leader should be able to say the same.

Everyone’s been asking about our time at the 2024 National Restaurant Show. We consulted with a lot of busy kitchen leaders, attended educational events and connected with other industry leaders. Read our full recap here: https://ow.ly/mZ2o50SeC23 If you missed us, book a one-on-one meeting with our team to learn more about how we can help control the kitchen chaos. #restauranttechnologies #nationalrestaurantshow

Culture is the personality of a business based on the sum total of the values, management style, traditions, stories, and beliefs that are shared across the organization. A big part of an organization’s culture is the language it uses to get work done. Just as the restaurant industry has its own terminology, so does Mardi Gras. How much Mardi Gras do you speak? https://buff.ly/3OiRP0O