Welcome to F&B Unfiltered
A podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the food & beverage world. Candid conversations with founders, operators, executives, and innovators across the hospitality space.
We don't do fluff. We talk about real challenges, real solutions, and real stories.
Season 1 Theme
Pain Points: What's Breaking in Daily Operations and How Leaders Plan to Fix It in 2026
Each episode features candid conversations with leaders who live the industry every day — navigating operations, managing people, embracing technology, and finding ways to thrive despite shifting economic realities.
Who's Listening
Your insights will reach a targeted, engaged audience across the F&B ecosystem
Promotional Reach
Jamie Roy
Host, F&B Unfiltered
Founder, HospEase Solutions
Jamie brings over 15 years of hands-on experience across every corner of the F&B world. His background includes:
- Johnson & Wales University Graduate (2012) — B.S. in Restaurant, Food & Beverage Management with a concentration in Beverage Operations
- Entrepreneurship from the ground up — While still in college, Jamie built, owned, and operated a fast casual, sports-based pizza and sub shop
- Industry Leadership — Career spans restaurant ownership, corporate foodservice management, and as founder of HospEase Solutions, supporting operators nationwide
- Current Role — Hospitality Manager at Tree House Brewing Company, one of the nation's most respected craft beer brands
Jamie's mission with F&B Unfiltered is to highlight the human side of leadership — the messy realities, the breakthroughs, and the strategies that help operators survive and succeed.
What We'll Talk About
Each guest conversation is unique, but episodes generally explore these themes
Your Journey
- How you got here
- What shaped your leadership style
- What you've learned from successes and failures
Your Biggest Daily Pain Points
- Labor & staffing struggles
- Rising costs & thin margins
- Training gaps
- Technology adoption
- Guest expectations
- Process inefficiencies
Your Plans for 2026
- What solutions you're planning
- Where you see the industry going
- How tech, AI, or operational shifts play a role
The Human Element
- Leadership philosophy
- Team dynamics
- Communication
- Real moments that shaped your decisions
Recording Guidelines
What to expect when you join us
Length
30–45 minutes
Format
Conversational, natural, non-scripted
Platform
Riverside or Zoom
Prep
Minimal — questions available in advance
Timeline: Episodes will be recorded through Spring 2026, with publishing beginning after the full series is complete.
Before We Record
Please provide the following so we can prepare
Promotional Support
To maximize your exposure, we'll actively promote your episode
Social Tagging
Tag and feature you across LinkedIn and social channels
Branded Graphics
Provide professional branded graphics for your use
Newsletter Feature
Include your episode in our industry newsletter
Promotional Clips
Share clips and quotes from your episode
Cross-Posting
Encourage sharing across your own network
Targeted Reach
Your insights reach operators and leaders across F&B
Your insights will reach a targeted, engaged audience of operators and leaders across the F&B ecosystem.
Our Promise to Guests
You'll receive draft cuts for review before publishing and all promotional assets ahead of your episode launch.
Ready to Join Us?
We'd love to feature your leadership, your experiences, and your story. Let's have a real conversation about what's working — and what's not — in the F&B world.
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