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From Kitchen to C-Suite™

From Kitchen to C-Suite™

HRBUniversal Group 172 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

From Kitchen to C-Suite is a podcast for hospitality professionals in hotels, restaurants, and bars. It offers practical insights and strategic guidance for advancing from entry-level roles to executive leadership. Episodes cover career progression, quality assurance standards, food safety, responsible alcohol service, industry trends, and service excellence. The show helps listeners make their next big move in the hospitality sector.

Episodes

PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/13/2026 Episode
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/13/2026 Episode Oct 13, 2026 00:50:56 The hospitality landscape is shifting fast in Q4 2026! In today’s episode, we break down the critical macroeconomic pressures, strategic pivots, and regulatory updates shaping the hotel, dining, and retail foodservice sectors:📉 Restaurant Sector Volatility & Restructuring: What True Food Kitchen’s bankruptcy, Crumbl’s growth slowdown, and consumer litigation against McDonald's mean for casual
The Post-Storm Rush to Reopen : Why Good Intentions Don’t Equal Safe Service
The Post-Storm Rush to Reopen : Why Good Intentions Don’t Equal Safe Service Oct 12, 2026 00:49:13 In the chaotic aftermath of hurricanes, floods, power grid collapses, and boil-water advisories, the urge to reopen doors and serve the community is overwhelming. But when enthusiasm outpaces public health protocols, good intentions can lead to severe health hazards, regulatory closures, and massive legal liabilities.In this special dual podcast release from "From Kitchen to C-Suite" and "Mise En
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/09/2026 Episode
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/09/2026 Episode Oct 9, 2026 00:45:28 🏨 PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive🗓️ Episode: October 9, 2026The hospitality landscape is shifting fast! In today’s episode, we break down the operational inflection points, distribution battles, and technological realignments shaping hotels, restaurants, and bars:🤖 Back-of-House Automation: Robotics and industrial-scale tech are moving from PR novelties to baseli
South Carolina Proposed Retail Food Establishments Regulation 61-25 Changes
South Carolina Proposed Retail Food Establishments Regulation 61-25 Changes Oct 8, 2026 00:00:10 📢 Attention SC Hospitality & Food Service Pros! 🍳🍔Stay informed and shape the future of our industry! The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and SCRLA are hosting free, interactive stakeholder forums to discuss proposed revisions to Retail Food Establishments: Regulation 61-25.These updated proposals align with the current FDA Food Code and address modern, emerging business models
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/08/2026 Episode
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/08/2026 Episode Oct 8, 2026 00:46:33 🚨 NEW EPISODE: PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive (10/08/2026 Episode) 🏨🍽️🍸The hospitality landscape is shifting fast in Q4! From major M&A moves to high-stakes operational adjustments, here is what we are breaking down in today's episode:🤝 High-Stakes M&A & Industry RealignmentUber moves to acquire ezCater for $2.3B, reshaping B2B corporate food deliver
The Disaster Preparedness Playbook for Food & Lodging
The Disaster Preparedness Playbook for Food & Lodging Oct 8, 2026 00:53:35 🚨 When crisis strikes, is your kitchen or hotel ready?From grid failures and extreme weather to municipal water disruptions, standard emergency folders just don't cut it anymore.In this special episode of "The Recipe for Results" Podcast Extra, we dive deep into "The Disaster Preparedness Playbook for Food & Lodging." Learn how industry leaders are shifting from generic checklists to tactical,
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/07/2026 Episode
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/07/2026 Episode Oct 7, 2026 00:50:57 Hospitality, restaurant, and retail operators are overhauling operations to protect margins against inflation and rising labor costs. From major third-party management portfolio expansions to Hyatt's Gen 4 prototype redesigns and backend AI integration, late 2026 is all about smart efficiency while keeping front-line service human-led.Today's Big Deep Dive Highlights:🔹 Management Realignment: Conc
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/06/2026 Episode Edition
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/06/2026 Episode Edition Oct 6, 2026 00:36:08 The global hospitality landscape is undergoing a massive structural shift! In today’s deep dive, we unpack how changing guest expectations, labor costs, and technological advancements are rewriting the operator playbook across lodging, food, and beverage.📲 WHAT'S INSIDE TODAY'S EPISODE:⏱️ The "99-Minute Fine Dining" Shift: Marriott International's latest APAC data reveals a major move away from 4-
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/05/2026 Episode
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/05/2026 Episode Oct 5, 2026 00:44:31 🎙️️ PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/05/2026 Episode 🏨🍔🍸In today's deep dive, we explore how hospitality leaders are navigating ongoing labor headwinds, shifting consumer demands, and accelerating physical footprint expansions across the hotel, food service, and beverage sectors:🤖 Autonomous Operations & AI Personalization: How property managers are unify
Traceability or Bust: Navigating FSMA 204 from the Prep Line to the Boardroom
Traceability or Bust: Navigating FSMA 204 from the Prep Line to the Boardroom Oct 4, 2026 00:50:45 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: From Kitchen to C-SuiteTraceability or Bust: Navigating FSMA 204 from the Prep Line to the BoardroomIs your enterprise ready for the FDA’s FSMA 204 mandate? The shift toward end-to-end food traceability is no longer just a back-of-house operational chore—it’s an urgent boardroom risk management priority.In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world impact of Section 204:F
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/02/2026 Episode
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/02/2026 Episode Oct 2, 2026 00:47:21 As Q4 kicks off, the hospitality landscape is rapidly evolving with major pivots toward hyper-personalization, agentic AI technology, dynamic real estate expansions, and menu innovations.Here is what’s shaping the industry in today's deep dive:🏨 Autonomous AI & Margin Protection: Hotel chains and independent dining groups are aggressively deploying agentic AI software for automated guest manag
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/01/2026 Episode
PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 10/01/2026 Episode Oct 1, 2026 00:44:14 Stay Ahead with “PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive” brought to you by HRBUniversal. Don’t miss a beat! Whether you're commuting to work or unwinding on the couch, we've got your industry insights covered.In today’s episode, we break down the Q4 hospitality landscape as the global market targets a $5.82 trillion valuation. Here is what’s driving the industry today:🤖

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