Make
Restaurants
Profitable

Your go-to podcast for turning busy restaurants
into profitable, sustainable businesses.

Make
Restaurants
Profitable

Your go-to podcast for turning busy restaurants into profitable, sustainable businesses.

This podcast unpacks WHY top restaurant owners succeed...

and WHAT they’re doing differently.

We’ve helped over 1300 restaurant owners over the past 8 years. In this podcast, you’ll hear real stories and actionable strategies that actually work.

Want deeper insights outside the podcast?

Our YouTube channel dives into the strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership tools that are changing the game for restaurant and café owners across Australia and beyond.

Each video is built for busy operators who want real results. So if you’re tired of running on fumes but know you can’t keep doing the same thing, this is where you start changing the game!

Latest Episodes

Fresh episodes dropping soon! You’ll hear from owners who’ve walked through the fire, and figured out how to rebuild something stronger.

EPISODE #1

How To Build Year-Round Stability in a Seasonal Restaurant with Nick Mahlook from Soda Fish

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EPISODE #2

Team Not Working As Hard As You Do? Dead Weeknights? It’s NOT the Economy - Q&A Episode

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EPISODE #3

Can’t Find Good Staff? Here’s how Thai Ho went from 80 Hour Weeks to 300 Staff & 6 Venues

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About the Show

Hosted by Tim Kummerfeld, Australia’s go-to hospitality coach, this show cuts through the noise to tackle what’s keeping owners stuck and what’s possible on the other side.

Whether you’re bleeding margin, struggling with staff, or just tired of feeling like you’re always behind, this is where the clarity starts.

Each episode brings practical coaching, lived experiences, and proven strategies to help you:

  • Fix broken systems and regain control
  • Lead your team without losing your mind
  • Turn the chaos into clarity
  • And finally, take home real income

You’ll learn from real people doing the work, including:

  • Interviews with restaurant owners who turned it all around
  • Stories from Foodie Coaches members now taking home real income
  • Live Q&As answering the hard questions most owners don’t talk about
  • Solo coaching from Tim on the simple shifts that drive massive profit

If you’ve been telling yourself there’s got to be a better way, there is. And this podcast shows you how others are doing it, step-by-step.

"Growth doesn’t come from taking every opportunity. It comes from taking the right opportunities."

- Tim Kummerfeld

FOUNDER OF FOODIE COACHES
​& HOSPITALITY COACH

Need more than just a good listen?

We get it! Sometimes you want to dive deeper, press pause, and actually map things out. That’s where the blog comes in. Every post breaks down the big ideas from the podcast into real, practical steps you can use in your business today.

How to Handle Zero Revenue Days Before They Sink Your Business

Learn how to avoid zero revenue days and maximise your profits in this blog by Foodie Coaches. Take control of your finances now!

How to Create a Powerful Values Statement for Your Cafe or Restaurant

Learn how to create a compelling values statement for your cafe or restaurant in this blog by Foodie Coaches.    

Mastering Hospitality Leadership with the 3-Minute Leadership Hack. 

In this blog, learn how to unleash the power of effective leadership using Foodie Coaches' 3-Minute Leadership Hack. 

Heard something that hit hard?

Let’s talk.

Sometimes an episode uncovers more than just ideas, it hits a nerve.
If something you heard sparked a “that’s exactly me” moment, don’t let it pass.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Book a FREE, pressure-free strategy call with the Foodie Coaches team to get clear on what’s holding your business back and show you the first steps to fixing it.

You’re not meant to do this alone.

Running a restaurant can feel lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us on socials to stay connected with a crew of owners who get it. We share real wins, quick tips, and the kind of motivation that keeps you moving when the day gets tough. 

Let’s grow together, one smart shift at a time.

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