Radio Cherry Bombe Restaurant (R)evolution: Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel Of Birdie’s In Austin On Tipping, Healthcare & Vacation Time
Sep 20, 2023
Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel, chef and co-owner of Birdie's in Austin, talks about their 'fine casual' concept, offering paid family leave, health insurance, and four weeks of planned and paid vacation. They discuss their unconventional benefits and policies for their team, including a high hourly wage and a flat tip pool. They share their ambitions for future restaurant expansion and the benefits of their restaurant model. The episode also explores the power of networking in the industry and the potential for creating a cookbook.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Concept of 'Fine Casual' and Counter Service at Birdie's
03:30 • 3min
Gravitating Towards Fine Dining
06:09 • 10min
Unconventional benefits and policies for restaurant team
16:34 • 17min
Ambitions for Future Restaurant Expansion and Benefits of Their Restaurant Model
33:19 • 2min
Coming Together, Concrete Change, and Cookbook Dreams
34:59 • 2min
Food-related discussions and a question about a food celebrity
36:30 • 2min