The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams.  Host D.J. Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. On this episode, we’re joined by Stella Dennig, Co-Owner/GM of Daytrip in Oakland, California. Stella Dennig (she/her) is the Co-Owner/GM of Daytrip, a fermentation-driven party of a restaurant in Oakland, CA. Core to Daytrip’s mission is to push toward a more equitable future for this industry and at the center of that, its workforce. Daytrip has been written up for its employment practices by publications like Bon Appetit, The New York Times, and the SF Chronicle. Daytrip was a Bon Appetit top 10 Best New Restaurant in America in 2023 and Co-Owner/Chef Finn Stern was a James Beard Semifinalist in 2024. Topics Covered: Exploring Daytrip's Business Model: Equal entry-level wages and a shared service charge benefiting all staff challenge industry norms.Cultivating a culture of fairness through democratic management and transparent hiring practices.How regular team dialogues foster a supportive and inclusive work environment.Resources DaytripRAISE10 Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | Bon AppetitListen, rate, and subscribe! Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube TikTok 7shifts Blog Credits Host & Executive Producer: D.J. Costantino Editor: Fina Charleston Producer: Samantha Fung Designer: Jake Sinclair