Best Served

By Jensen Cummings

Acknowledging and celebrating our Unsung Hospitality Heroes. We value WHY and WHO before what and how in the industry. It's too easy to get caught up in the minutia of what we do and how we do it.

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How many episodes does Best Served have?

The podcast currently has 265 episodes available.

Best Served episodes:

February 11, 2021 BSP282: Finding Elburn, IL - Puff Truck Pizza - Best Served New Vol3 (Ep2 of 8)
In this episode we are thinking about our customers in our Who We Serve process. We seek to understand the customer perspective from what motivates them, where to find them, what they like and how to bring them the most possible value. Eric is ground in Elburn, IL going back to his grandfather having a restaurant in their county. Now he navigates his own relationship with this community.
Best Served New aims to unlock the potential of F&B entrepreneurs through coaching them along their journey and amplifying their worth and work.
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36min
February 10, 2021 BSP281: Promotions That Bring Value - Ease of Ordering - Custom[er] Vol1 (Ep2 of 8)
In this episode we talk about value. What is the expectation of your customers when it comes to digital ads and promotions? What motivates them to buy and what turns them off and has them unfollow you?
Best Served Custom[er] gives us an opportunity to hear about the experiences and expectations directly from customers from the community in a casual roundtable discussion format.
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33min
February 10, 2021 BSP280: Hu Will Care About Asian Fusion - Look Hu’s Cooking - Best Served New Vol2 (Ep2 of 8)
In this episode we are thinking about our customers in our Who We Serve process. We seek to understand the customer perspective from what motivates them, where to find them, what they like and how to bring them the most possible value. Ching is personally built on creating an inclusive environment and Look Hu’s Cooking is a way to deliver that innate sense in delicious food form.
Best Served New aims to unlock the potential of F&B entrepreneurs through coaching them along their journey and amplifying their worth and work.
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37min
February 08, 2021 How To Be Best Served: Leaving a Legacy You Are Proud Of
In this episode we question what the term "family" means in the restaurant industry and how family feeds a sense of belonging, how family builds a sense of belonging and how family leaves a sense of legacy. How can you best serve people by the legacy you leave? Follow Us! bestservedpodcast.com
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5min
February 07, 2021 How To Be Best Served: No-Call No-Show - Hiring Process Horror Stories
In this episode we try to understand the ever-present No-Call No-Show. This contentious reality of the restaurant business needs to be addressed. The only way to come together, heal and evolve is to bring people to the table. We must take this opportunity to get it out in the open, not shy away from the pain and animosity, with honesty and empathy. You will hear directly from industry workers who have been affected by the No-Call No-Show. Best Served Tableside sparks a conversation with industry workers, learning about what they love and loathe of their experiences on the job to ensure we build Workplaces Worth Working that Give A Shit About People
Website: bestservedpodcast.com
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6min
February 07, 2021 How To Be Best Served: Puff, A Pizza Story - Puff Truck Pizza
In this episode we explore our ‘Why You Exist’ process in which we banter and work with you to develop a Mission Story. Having this fundamental vision and storytelling element helps build your brand’s foundation. As Simon Sinek says, “people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it” and this is where you start to deliver on that promise. Eric Davies of Puff Truck Pizza has a family legacy that motivates him, a pride of ownership and a drive to bring fun to his community, at the core of his brand.

Website: bestservedpodcast.com
Facebook: /bestservedpodcast
Instagram @bestservedpodcast @ChefJensenCummings
Twitter: @BestServedPodcast @JensenCummings
Youtube: Best Served Podcast
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5min
February 07, 2021 How To Be Best Served: Chinese Immigrants, American Dream - Look Hu’s Cooking
In this episode we explore our ‘Why You Exist’ process in which we banter and work with you to develop a Mission Story. Having this fundamental vision and storytelling element helps build your brand’s foundation. As Simon Sinek says, “people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it” and this is where you start to deliver on that promise. Ching-yuan Hu parents made the journey from Shanghai to Iowa, met and started their family with that American Dream foundation. Food was always at the center of how they communicated and shared memories. Now Ching is bringing that familial inclusive approach to her food truck, Look Hu’s cooking.

Website: bestservedpodcast.com
Facebook: /bestservedpodcast
Instagram @bestservedpodcast @ChefJensenCummings
Twitter: @BestServedPodcast @JensenCummings
Youtube: Best Served Podcast
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6min
February 05, 2021 BSP278: No-Call No-Show - Hiring Process Horror Stories - Best Served Tableside Vol3 (Ep1 of 8)
In this episode we try to understand the ever-present No-Call No-Show. This contentious reality of the restaurant business needs to be addressed. The only way to come together, heal and evolve is to bring people to the table. We must take this opportunity to get it out in the open, not shy away from the pain and animosity, with honesty and empathy. You will hear directly from industry workers who have been affected by the No-Call No-Show.
Best Served Tableside sparks a conversation with industry workers, learning about what they love and loathe of their experiences on the job to ensure we build Workplaces Worth Working that Give A Shit About People
Website:
bestservedpodcast.com
Facebook:
/bestservedpodcast
Instagram
@bestservedpodcast
@ChefJensenCummings
Twitter:
@BestServedPodcast
@JensenCummings
Youtube:
Best Served Podcast
...more
30min
February 04, 2021 BSP277: Puff, A Pizza Story - Puff Truck Pizza - Best Served New Vol3 (Ep1 of 8)
In this episode we explore our ‘Why You Exist’ process in which we banter and work with you to develop a Mission Story. Having this fundamental vision and storytelling element helps build your brand’s foundation. As Simon Sinek says, “people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it” and this is where you start to deliver on that promise. Eric Davies of Puff Truck Pizza has a family legacy that motivates him, a pride of ownership and a drive to bring fun to his community, at the core of his brand. Website:
bestservedpodcast.com
Facebook:
/bestservedpodcast
Instagram
@bestservedpodcast
@ChefJensenCummings
Twitter:
@BestServedPodcast
@JensenCummings
Youtube:
Best Served Podcast
...more
37min
February 03, 2021 BSP276: Brands That Stand Out On Social - Ease of Ordering - Custom Vol1 (Ep1 of 8)
In this episode we get the customer perspective on brands that stand out on social media. It is so important for restaurants to connect in a meaningful way with their audience. The better the feedback loop restaurants create, the more chance they have to cultivate their community. Learn about social media “table touches”, the importance of transparency, and creating a Sense of Time & Place. Website:
bestservedpodcast.com
Facebook:
/bestservedpodcast
Instagram
@bestservedpodcast
@ChefJensenCummings
Twitter:
@BestServedPodcast
@JensenCummings
Youtube:
Best Served Podcast
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16min

FAQs about Best Served:

How many episodes does Best Served have?

The podcast currently has 265 episodes available.