On Season 2 of the People Pursuing Passions Podcast
THE STARS
Johnny Carros
After serving in various managerial positions with some of the most notable names in Texas restaurant history, Johnny Carros knows what it takes to be a success in the hospitality industry. Now, as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for The Monica Bell Team, Johnny has screened, interviewed, hired and trained teams of on all aspects of operations, menu, food / service quality and performance expectations. Together, the Monica Bell Team’s long history of success in executive to mid-management talent searches, and Johnny’s extensive experience with restaurant startups provides an invaluable resource for growing restaurant companies.
Fred Shlesinger
Fred Shlesinger has a multi-faceted background in show business, fashion and financial planning. He has also served as a marketing and service consultant in the local dining industry for over 20 years. Some of most successful single and multiple store operations throughout the metroplex benefit from Fred’s insight and advice. Semi-retirement has not meant slowing down for Fred. As a Racket Sports Professionals Association Certified (RSPAC) Tennis Professional, he is Director of Racket Sports at Oakmont Country Club in Corinth. And he is Head Tennis Coach at The Shelton School. Learn more about Fred on his interview from Season 1 of the People Pursuing Passions podcast.
THE SHOW
Whether as industry pros or as dining aficionados, we all participate in in the hospitality industry. Fred & Johnny’s Fine Dining Experience segments on Beverly Smirnis’ People Pursuing Passions podcast recap and expand upon our hospitality industry content to a broader audience. The frank, and oftentimes hilarious, commentary by Fred and Johnny toasts successes and analyzes failures when it comes to both front- and back-of-the-house employees. They’ll evaluate menus, food quality, pricing, efficiency and ambiance and pay special attention to “value added service,” ultimately recognizing greatness or giving an honest opinion about what went wrong.
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