From Bartender to Director: Trevor Micklow's Journey in Restaurant Excellence | Restaurants & Franchises Series

🎙️ Building Excellence in Restaurant Operations with Trevor Micklow In this engaging episode, Trevor Micklow, Director of Operations at Doughboy Restaurant Group (DRG), shares his journey from bartender to restaurant leader, revealing insights on team building, operational excellence, and innovative restaurant concepts in Chicago's competitive dining scene.✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:How attention to detail drives operational excellenceThe importance of structured training programs in building strong teamsCreating innovative restaurant concepts while maintaining qualityStrategies for managing multiple restaurant conceptsNavigating industry challenges like labor costs and staffing🌟 Key People Who Shaped Trevor's Journey:Family Influence: Parents who demonstrated strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spiritMatt Graham: Vice president of operations at Boka Restaurant Group, early mentorRich Labriola: Founder of DRG, described as a "serial entrepreneur"Early Bar Team: Senior bartenders who taught customer service excellenceManagement Team: Collaborative leadership supporting growth and innovation🔗 Connect with Trevor Micklow:Email: [email protected]: Labriola Chicago (Michigan Avenue) - Tuesdays & FridaysVisit: Labriola Oakbrook - ThursdaysVisit: Pizza Joint - Wednesdays🎯 Special Thanks to Anthony Codispoti & AddBack Benefits Agency:AddBack Benefits Agency - Providing innovative employee benefits solutions📄 Watch on YouTube:Inspired Stories Podcast by AddBack Benefits AgencySubscribe and Watch🌐 Our Website: The Inspired Stories Podcast#RestaurantLeadership #Hospitality #TeamDevelopment #ChicagoRestaurants #OperationsExcellence #DoughboyRestaurantGroup #LabriolaRestaurants #InspiredStoriesPodcast #RestaurantManagement #Leadership