Coffee shops are not necessarily known for having the best food in town. That is the way it has been for a very long time. Recently though, we are seeing in increase in the number of coffee shops investing time, money, and passion into their food programs and customers are taking note. It is so critical, especially now to create a food program that is marked by intentionality and excellence. To help us develop a winning food program we are talking to Marilei Denila, the Culinary Research and Development Manager for the amazing Go Get em Tiger in Los Angeles ,CA. GGET has become the standard bearer for high quality coffee and food in the specialty coffee world and their menu items are frequently winning top spots in "Best of" lists in LA. Marilei's leadership and discipline have played a huge role in this process and in this conversation she will be sharing with us a ton of foundational insights that will equip you in creating a next level food experience at your cafe.  You will learn about: Community specific menu design Systems for inventory and Quality control Staffing and scheduling  Being creative and still relatable Should you chase trends?  Managing the financial realities  Smart product ordering and use   Links: www.gget.com Instagram   Related Episodes: A Conversation w/ Kyle Glanville and Charles Babinski of G&B and Go Get em Tiger Coffee and Cocktails Coffee and Chocolate Systems as Care Communicate, Duplicate, Repeat Feedback Culture Working Clean  Your Inventory Counts           The BEST in commercial coffee equipment www.prima-coffee.com/keys   Want the best plant based beverage for your coffee drinks?  www.pacificfoods.com/food-service