{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Don Rhode","description":"What does it really take to deliver excellence \u2014 over and over again? This week on Hey Amarillo, I sit down with Don Rhode, a seasoned restaurant leader who has built his career around creating exceptional guest experiences. Don currently serves as General Manager at one of Amarillo\u2019s consistently top-rated fine dining establishments, Cask &amp;amp; Cork, as well as the newer breakfast and brunch favorite, OVR EZE. Before Amarillo, Don honed his craft in major food cities like Chicago and Austin \u2014 places where the bar is high and the standards are relentless. In this conversation, we talk about: \u2022 What consistency actually requires behind the scenes \u2022 His philosophy on leadership and team culture \u2022 How great service is built \u2014 not improvised \u2022 And, of course, the food What surprised me most? How applicable his leadership approach is far beyond restaurants. If you care about building strong teams, delivering excellence, or simply appreciate a great meal \u2014 you\u2019ll enjoy this one. ","author_name":"Hey Amarillo","author_url":"http:\/\/heyamarillo.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40115080\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/058bf9\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198589150"}