Training That Sticks: Compliance, Culture, and Career Growth with Jason Berkowitz
Thu Sep 25 2025
Jason Berkowitz, Founder & CEO of Arrow Up Training, joins Jason E. Brooks on The Leadership Table to share how compliance and safety training can do more than just “check the box”—it can actually shape culture, lower turnover, and strengthen leadership.
With 50+ restaurant openings under his belt and leadership roles at Umami Burger, Tocaya Organica, and The Madera Group, Jason has seen firsthand how proper training impacts both employees and guests.
In this episode, Jason and Jason discuss:
✅ Why onboarding sets the tone from day one✅ How supervisors bridge expectations and execution✅ Making compliance engaging (yes, even fun)✅ The role of empathy and storytelling in coaching✅ Jason’s new initiative We Arrow Up—free restaurant essentials training nationwideIf you lead people—whether in hospitality or beyond—you’ll walk away with practical strategies to improve clarity, accountability, and culture in your organization.
🔗 Connect with Jason Berkowitz:
Website: https://arrowuptraining.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondberkowitz/
Instagram: @arrow_up_training | Twitter/X: @jdberko
📚 Connect with Jason E. Brooks:
Books & Resources: https://jasonebrooks.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebrooks/
Instagram: @jasonebrooks
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#Leadership #RestaurantTraining #Hospitality #Culture #ArrowUpTraining
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Jason Berkowitz, Founder & CEO of Arrow Up Training, joins Jason E. Brooks on The Leadership Table to share how compliance and safety training can do more than just “check the box”—it can actually shape culture, lower turnover, and strengthen leadership. With 50+ restaurant openings under his belt and leadership roles at Umami Burger, Tocaya Organica, and The Madera Group, Jason has seen firsthand how proper training impacts both employees and guests. In this episode, Jason and Jason discuss: ✅ Why onboarding sets the tone from day one✅ How supervisors bridge expectations and execution✅ Making compliance engaging (yes, even fun)✅ The role of empathy and storytelling in coaching✅ Jason’s new initiative We Arrow Up—free restaurant essentials training nationwideIf you lead people—whether in hospitality or beyond—you’ll walk away with practical strategies to improve clarity, accountability, and culture in your organization. 🔗 Connect with Jason Berkowitz: Website: https://arrowuptraining.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondberkowitz/ Instagram: @arrow_up_training | Twitter/X: @jdberko 📚 Connect with Jason E. Brooks: Books & Resources: https://jasonebrooks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebrooks/ Instagram: @jasonebrooks 🎧 Subscribe to The Leadership Table for more conversations that inspire, lead, and elevate. #Leadership #RestaurantTraining #Hospitality #Culture #ArrowUpTraining