Shira Miller is a Top Keynote Speaker for Hospitality, Restaurant & Foodservice Events

Foodservice, Restaurant & Hospitality Keynote Speaker

Are you planning a leadership retreat, national franchise conference, or corporate team summit in the restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality space?

Shira Miller is one of the top keynote speakers for the foodservice and hospitality industry, known for helping organizations build cultures of optimism, employee engagement, and breakthrough performance. Her keynotes inspire action, improve team morale, promote leadership development and equip audiences with practical strategies they can use immediately.

Whether your audience includes franchise owners, hotel executives, restaurant operators, or frontline team members, Shira speaks their language with more than 30 years of award-winning experience in their industries.

“Energizing, inspiring and entertaining, Shira created a roadmap that helped our guests overcome self-doubt and activate their full potential.”

Melissa Quesada, Program Manager, Canyon Ranch Tucson, AZ

Why the Foodservice and Hospitality Industry Needs Strong Culture Leadership in 2025

The restaurant and hospitality industry in 2025 is navigating labor shortages, rising customer expectations, and rapid shifts in technology and AI.

Operators must improve employee retention, deliver consistent customer and guest experiences, and lead through constant change.

According to the National Restaurant Association, workforce satisfaction is now one of the most important business priorities, with more than 60% of restaurant leaders citing employee engagement as their top operational challenge.

Shira Miller understands these realities firsthand.

As Chief Communications Officer of National DCP, the $3 billion supply chain serving Dunkin’ franchisees, she leads internal communications, culture transformation, and stakeholder engagement efforts that support thousands of locations. Her experience helping brands thrive during disruption and capitalize on emerging opportunities makes her a trusted voice for teams who need motivation, clarity, and action.

What Shira Miller Delivers for Hospitality & Restaurant Audiences

Shira’s keynotes are designed to help organizations:

  • Improve employee engagement across all levels
  • Build resilient workplace cultures rooted in optimism and purpose
  • Motivate franchisees and operators to lead with vision and confidence
  • Reduce burnout by fostering well-being and emotional intelligence
  • Deliver better guest experiences through empowered, connected teams

Her approach is ideal for:

  • National restaurant association events
  • Hospitality leadership summits
  • Franchisee conventions
  • Hotel brand meetings
  • Foodservice HR and operations conferences

Trusted by Leading Hospitality and Foodservice Brands

Shira has worked with well-known names in the industry, including:

Popular Keynotes for Restaurant, Hospitality & Foodservice Audiences

Shira Miller Speaking — Activate the Remarkable: Harness Optimism to Build a Culture of Engagement, Innovation and Success

Perfect for high-pressure industries like foodservice, this keynote shares how activating the remarkable in yourself and your workforce improves retention, service quality, and leadership performance—even during tough times.

The Recognition-First Leader: Fuel Engagement, Motivation and Results

Transform your workplace by putting people first. Learn how leading with recognition boosts morale, innovation, and guest satisfaction.

Shira Miller Speaking — Activate Your Remarkable: Get Unstuck, Build Self-Trust and Transform Your Life

An inspiring session ideal for team-building retreats—focused on personal development, mindset shifts, and reigniting purpose at work.

Book a Foodservice & Hospitality Keynote Speaker Who Gets It

If you’re searching for a top keynote speaker for the hospitality industry, a motivational speaker for restaurant leaders, or someone who can inspire foodservice professionals to thrive, Shira Miller is your answer.

Let’s create a remarkable event that energizes your people and drives lasting impact!

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