Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-next-shift-moving-up-in-the-restaurant-industry Welcome to The Next Shift — the podcast for people who don’t just work in restaurants, they grow in them. Hosted by industry professionals who’ve lived every role — from working on the line to the corporate office — this show dives into the real stories, lessons, and mindset shifts that come with building a lasting career in the restaurant world. Whether you're a first-year team member, a rising star, or a seasoned manager ready for your next level, The Next Shift explores the transitions that matter — from surviving your first year, to becoming a true leader, to moving up without burning out. 🎧 New episodes drop when inspiration hits — because we’re restaurant people first, and we know how fast life moves in this industry. Subscribe to grow with us — because the next shift isn’t just your next clock-in… it’s your next chapter. © 2025 Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia 43e9ebd3-402b-51b4-bc4e-1b6faeef778c no en Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:44:17 -0800 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:45:13 -0800 http://www.youtube.com/@nextshiftup https://img.transistorcdn.com/wKNXhzTAmamXHuO4Fq5bt0dLJR1Dx_iAF-_qQz3ekD4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80OTIw/ZTkwNTIxODZlNTEx/OWZiYmNjZTkzMWI4/ZGI4ZS5qcGc.jpg http://www.youtube.com/@nextshiftup episodic Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia Welcome to The Next Shift — the podcast for people who don’t just work in restaurants, they grow in them. Hosted by industry professionals who’ve lived every role — from working on the line to the corporate office — this show dives into the real stories, lessons, and mindset shifts that come with building a lasting career in the restaurant world. Whether you're a first-year team member, a rising star, or a seasoned manager ready for your next level, The Next Shift explores the transitions that matter — from surviving your first year, to becoming a true leader, to moving up without burning out. 🎧 New episodes drop when inspiration hits — because we’re restaurant people first, and we know how fast life moves in this industry. Subscribe to grow with us — because the next shift isn’t just your next clock-in… it’s your next chapter. Welcome to The Next Shift — the podcast for people who don’t just work in restaurants, they grow in them. Restaurant industry insights, foodservice trends, restaurant marketing, operations management, leadership in hospitality, restaurant growth strategies, customer experience, food innovation, hospitality tips, restaurant technology, digital ordering, team training, employee engagement, operational efficiency, restaurant profitability, menu development, restaurant branding, franchise growth, guest loyalty, restaurant success stories, industry interviews, CEO insights, restaurant challenges, food business strategy, culinary trends, restaurant management tips, food industry podcast, quick service restaurants, QSR growth strategies, restaurant leadership, behind the scenes hospitality, restaurant marketing podcast. Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia No No 4 4 EP 4: Mid-Shift full 28ae0d52-33d4-4d91-a30f-aaa1e8e4cd2c https://youtu.be/Smsr6Mv8Is4 Jorge goes back to where it all started, adds in some new thoughts he hasn’t shared before, and dives into one of our favorite topics: the real difference between managers and leaders. It’s a bonus mashup episode with a little bit of everything and a special guest.

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]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:42:54 -0800 Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia 4115 Jorge goes back to where it all started, adds in some new thoughts he hasn’t shared before, and dives into one of our favorite topics: the real difference between managers and leaders. It’s a bonus mashup episode with a little bit of everything and a special guest.

]]> Restaurant industry insights, foodservice trends, restaurant marketing, operations management, leadership in hospitality, restaurant growth strategies, customer experience, food innovation, hospitality tips, restaurant technology, digital ordering, team training, employee engagement, operational efficiency, restaurant profitability, menu development, restaurant branding, franchise growth, guest loyalty, restaurant success stories, industry interviews, CEO insights, restaurant challenges, food business strategy, culinary trends, restaurant management tips, food industry podcast, quick service restaurants, QSR growth strategies, restaurant leadership, behind the scenes hospitality, restaurant marketing podcast. No 3 3 EP 3: Beyond the Peak: How We’re Navigating Softer Sales full 9ba3fd8a-07ed-45af-bc8a-5f24318fbcd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7aa43f5 In business, growth doesn’t always climb in a straight line. After years of breaking our own records, we’re facing a softer sales season and with it, tough decisions. In this episode, we talk candidly about what it means to lead through a slowdown: how we’re protecting our team by treating labor cuts as a last resort, where we’re tightening up expenses without sacrificing our standards, and how we stay committed to resilience and prioritizing people. It’s about navigating the dip with clarity, strength, and intentional leadership.

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]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0800 Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia 2979 In business, growth doesn’t always climb in a straight line. After years of breaking our own records, we’re facing a softer sales season and with it, tough decisions. In this episode, we talk candidly about what it means to lead through a slowdown: how we’re protecting our team by treating labor cuts as a last resort, where we’re tightening up expenses without sacrificing our standards, and how we stay committed to resilience and prioritizing people. It’s about navigating the dip with clarity, strength, and intentional leadership.

]]> Restaurant industry insights, foodservice trends, restaurant marketing, operations management, leadership in hospitality, restaurant growth strategies, customer experience, food innovation, hospitality tips, restaurant technology, digital ordering, team training, employee engagement, operational efficiency, restaurant profitability, menu development, restaurant branding, franchise growth, guest loyalty, restaurant success stories, industry interviews, CEO insights, restaurant challenges, food business strategy, culinary trends, restaurant management tips, food industry podcast, quick service restaurants, QSR growth strategies, restaurant leadership, behind the scenes hospitality, restaurant marketing podcast. No 2 2 EP 2: Managers Vs. Leaders full ec6a0ab8-99a3-4e82-82c0-17c98cf89711 https://youtu.be/XGMajthq37o In this episode, we dive into the key differences between managing and leading in the restaurant industry. While both roles are essential, we emphasize how leadership and management are not the same—and why understanding that distinction matters. We share personal experiences and examples that highlight how great leadership can elevate team culture, drive performance, and create long-term impact. Whether you're new to the game or running the show, this episode is a must for anyone looking to grow in the industry.

]]> In this episode, we dive into the key differences between managing and leading in the restaurant industry. While both roles are essential, we emphasize how leadership and management are not the same—and why understanding that distinction matters. We share personal experiences and examples that highlight how great leadership can elevate team culture, drive performance, and create long-term impact. Whether you're new to the game or running the show, this episode is a must for anyone looking to grow in the industry.

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:14:31 -0700 Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia 3169 In this episode, we dive into the key differences between managing and leading in the restaurant industry. While both roles are essential, we emphasize how leadership and management are not the same—and why understanding that distinction matters. We share personal experiences and examples that highlight how great leadership can elevate team culture, drive performance, and create long-term impact. Whether you're new to the game or running the show, this episode is a must for anyone looking to grow in the industry.

]]> Restaurant industry insights, foodservice trends, restaurant marketing, operations management, leadership in hospitality, restaurant growth strategies, customer experience, food innovation, hospitality tips, restaurant technology, digital ordering, team training, employee engagement, operational efficiency, restaurant profitability, menu development, restaurant branding, franchise growth, guest loyalty, restaurant success stories, industry interviews, CEO insights, restaurant challenges, food business strategy, culinary trends, restaurant management tips, food industry podcast, quick service restaurants, QSR growth strategies, restaurant leadership, behind the scenes hospitality, restaurant marketing podcast. No 1 1 EP 1: Who is Jorge? full 04ec04c0-466e-4c60-92f3-70bd1ad47e54 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9b3c21YUHM In our very first episode, we kick things off by introducing Jorge — his journey, background, and what led him to where he is today. It’s a casual, behind-the-scenes conversation as we explore how this podcast came to be, brainstorm potential names, and reflect on the experiences that shaped us. No heavy topics here — just a laid-back intro to who we are and what you can expect from The Next Shift.

]]> In our very first episode, we kick things off by introducing Jorge — his journey, background, and what led him to where he is today. It’s a casual, behind-the-scenes conversation as we explore how this podcast came to be, brainstorm potential names, and reflect on the experiences that shaped us. No heavy topics here — just a laid-back intro to who we are and what you can expect from The Next Shift.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:33:30 -0700 Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia Jorge Luis Ortiz Garcia 2577 In our very first episode, we kick things off by introducing Jorge — his journey, background, and what led him to where he is today. It’s a casual, behind-the-scenes conversation as we explore how this podcast came to be, brainstorm potential names, and reflect on the experiences that shaped us. No heavy topics here — just a laid-back intro to who we are and what you can expect from The Next Shift.

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