Behind the Scenes: Navigating Shake Shack's Supply Chain with Jeffrey Amoscato, Senior Vice President Supply Chain & Menu Innovation at Shake Shack

<p>In this episode of "Farm to Fork: The Innovators," host David Maloni interviews Jeffrey Amoscato, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Menu Innovation at Shake Shack. </p><p><br /></p><p>Jeff shares his journey from culinary school to his current role, highlighting the importance of understanding the source and quality of ingredients. He discusses the unique blend of culinary expertise and supply chain management that drives Shake Shack's success. He denotes a thriving supply chain rooted in the culinary world, with a focus on the collaborative relationship between it and marketing that allows for the creation of authentic and innovative menu items.</p><p><br /></p><p>The episode concludes with a focus on sustainability in any aspect of the food supply chain. It reinforces listeners to commit to sourcing sustainable ingredients, which extends to building relationships with local suppliers and supporting small farmers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you, once again, for tuning in. </p><p><br /></p><p>Connect With the Host:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaloni/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">David Maloni’s LinkedIn<br /><br /></a>Connect With Our Guest:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-amoscato-2742288/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Jeffrey Amoscato LinkedIn</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Datum FS: </p><p><a href="https://datumfs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://datumfs.com/<br /><br /></a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Timestamps</p><p><br /></p><p>01:53 - Welcome To The Show, Jeff </p><p>05:29 - Humble Beginnings And Culinary School </p><p>08:58 - Mentoring as the stepping stone to any career</p><p>11:02 - Jeff’s Culinary Degree As A Unique Preparation Point For The Food Supply Chain</p><p>15:14 - Jeff Details His Apprenticeship In Italy: San Domenico In Imola</p><p>18:20 - Joining Union Square Hospitality Group And Officially Getting Into Supply Chain</p><p>24:07 - <em>What Is Shake Shack?</em></p><p>25:12 - Shake Shack: The Brand, The Mission, And The Global Presence</p><p>28:34 - Roots In Fine Dining Morphing Into Fast-Casual Management</p><p>30:34 - Jeff Delves Into What Makes Shack Shake So Unique </p><p>31:29 - Jeff Explains How Long Tenure And Longevity Are Key To Shake Shack’s Company Culture</p><p>33:09 - The Inner Workings Of Shake Shack's Supply Chain </p><p>36:47 - The Importance Of Storytelling And Authenticity In Shake Shack's Supply Chain</p><p>40:48 - Commodity Pressures And Scaling While Maintaining Quality And Staying True To The Brand’s Identity</p><p>43:46 - Where Is Shake Shack Going As A Brand?</p><p>55:41 - What Sustainability Means To Shake Shack </p><p>57:04 - How Shake Shack Provides A Platform For Innovators To Present Ideas.</p><p>59:55 - Where Is The Supply Chain Headed?</p><p>1:1:40 - Wrapping Up</p><p><br /><br /></p><p>I’d like to introduce you to Datum Advisors, a new offering from Datum FS. Our team is composed of seasoned Food Supply Chain Executives from every sector. We stand ready to offer valuable advisory services for your company. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://datumfs.com/datum-advisors" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Click here to find out more</a>.</p><p><b><br /></b><br /></p>