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The Restaurant General Manager Podcast

by Scott Stanfield

You spend double digit hours thinking on your feet. In a world driven by bottom line results the pressure is high. Higher than ever. Restaurant GM & Coach Scott Stanfield takes you inside the minds of some of the world's most successful professionals to discover the keys to being a top shelf restaurant manager. From learning how to harness the synergy between leadership and operational prowess to building an ecosystem where all people thrive, one thing's for sure: You'll never see your restaurant the same way again.

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Episodes

  1. Good Morning Hospitality with Wil Slickers Live with Scott Stanfield on 'It's My Friday!'

    This is a replay of the LIVE show titled, 'It's My Friday!' with Scott Stanfield streaming on Linkedin & Facebook @ScottRStanfield Wil & Scott discuss what it was like for Wil to be called up to serve in the Reserves during Covid, what hospitality looks like moving forward and his podcast Slick...

  2. Exec Chef Katie Horne - Chef. Vegan. Thinker.

    Chef Katie Horne is making her first appearance on the in 'It's My Friday!' show with host Scott Stanfield. Find this show live on Linkedin at this link here Monday - Friday at high noon eastern. Katie and I answer these questions from a listener, "How a strong personality female competes in a…

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  3. Find Your Inner Zen with Emily Fitz Randolph | 010

    Hugh Jackman said, “Nothing has ever opened my eyes like Transcendental Meditation has. It makes me calm and happy and it gives me peace and quiet in what's a pretty chaotic life.” I tend to follow 2 things. One is the evidence and the other is how something makes me feel. There are more than 380...

  4. How important is the GM? with Ryan Achterhoff | 009

    This episode really highlights the importance of the GM and retaining the General Manager over a longer timeframe. In January, before the COVID - 19 days were upon us. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Achterhoff, the Chief Administrative Officer of Pizza Ranch, Inc. What I found is that…

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  5. The Cost & Connection Between Turnover & Hiring with Bruce Tracey PhD | 008

    The cost of turnover is high. The rate of turnover is even higher. If you ever put a calculator to work to see what just a single termination or resignation actually costs then you know why each decision must not be taken lightly. There is a solid connection between the rate of turnover and what…

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  6. Leadership that says, "I am Human" | Carrie Luxem | 007

    On this episode I have the privilege to interview Carrie Luxem. Carrie is just a 'ball of energy'. There so many nuggets of gold in this podcast for restaurant managers, chefs, and owners. My takeaways are that we can get inspiration from some, not so obvious places and what the difference is...

  7. Timeless Leadership & Hospitality | Chef Duane Keller | 006

    From hockey to hospitality, legendary Chef Duane Keller has cooked for four presidents, been featured in over 30 magazines and helped Julia Child celebrate her 90th birthday. Dedicated to his creative process and armed with expansive culinary knowledge, Chef Keller works tirelessly to push the...

  8. 005 | The Emotionally Intelligent Restaurant Manager | Marvell Allen

    Marvin C. Allen, MA, CLTMC is Owner and Principal, of Millennium Career Advantage, LLC, a professional leadership development and coaching practice, started in 2010. Current and past clients have included Twitter, LinkedIn, Contra Costa County, The Bureau of Indian Affairs (U.S. Department of the...

  9. 004 | Michael Bungay Stanier: A Conversation

    Michael Bungay Stanier is a best selling author, thought leader and entrepreneur who also worked his way through college in restaurants. He sits down with The GM Coach for a brief trip down restaurant memory lane and to discuss the current times with COVID-19, healthy isolation and the changes in...

  10. 003 | 'Safer at Home' Book List for Restaurant Managers & Chefs

    This could be the perfect time to up your game. Here are a list of books that impacted my ability to lead restaurants. In this raw and uncut episode I give some micro 'off the cuff' book reports on the following books. 1. 'Upset to Happy in One Conversation' This is for free download on my…

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  11. Special Episode: How to Boost Immune System For Managers, Chefs & Everyone

    Restaurant Managers and Chefs are on the frontline of this war against an invisible enemy. If this is you, or someone you love, heavy armor is needed for protection. Just in case distance is not enough listen how diet, sleep and mitigating stress can build a fortress for your protection. In this...

  12. 002 | Leadership, Organizational Change & Live in the Moment - Lessons from Forrest Gump With Steve Weber

    How can a movie from 1994 be relevant today for Restaurant managers and Chefs? In short, there is a connection with Forrest Gump and the other characters in the movie. We see that to be successful you don't have to be the smartest or the most connected. It's about plainly seeing what is in front…

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  13. 001 | Formula for Success with Chef Shawn Bucher - The Business Chef

    In this episode of The Restaurant GM Podcast I chat with Chef Shawn Bucher about how he got started in the industry, his podcast found at BusinessChef.org and about his latest book, ‘Food People Management’. Hosted by Scott Stanfield Produced by Beer Talk Radio 900 East Karen H208 Las Vegas, NV...

  14. Trailer: The Restaurant General Manager Podcast with Scott Stanfield

    What does almost every restaurant on the planet have in common? Here's a hint... it's a General Manager. This is a podcast for GM's by a GM. Hosted by Scott Stanfield. Produced by Jennifer Heathers-Eon

About this show

You spend double digit hours thinking on your feet. In a world driven by bottom line results the pressure is high. Higher than ever. Restaurant GM & Coach Scott Stanfield takes you inside the minds of some of the world's most successful professionals to discover the keys to being a top shelf restaurant manager. From learning how to harness the synergy between leadership and operational prowess to building an ecosystem where all people thrive, one thing's for sure: You'll never see your restaurant the same way again.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Restaurant General Manager Podcast have?

The Restaurant General Manager Podcast has 14 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 26, 2020.

What is The Restaurant General Manager Podcast about?

You spend double digit hours thinking on your feet. In a world driven by bottom line results the pressure is high. Higher than ever. Restaurant GM & Coach Scott Stanfield takes you inside the minds of some of the world's most successful professionals to discover the keys to being a top shelf...

How often does The Restaurant General Manager Podcast release new episodes?

The Restaurant General Manager Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 14 episodes since February 2020.

Who hosts The Restaurant General Manager Podcast?

The Restaurant General Manager Podcast is created and hosted by Scott Stanfield.
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