Alexa Bloomberg hosting the podcast with former COO of Shake Shack Zachary Koff
This week on What it Takes, a new podcast centered around advice for career development for students, Alexa Bloomberg hosts Zachary Koff on the podcast. He is the former COO of Shake Shack and has worked in the hospitality and restaurant industry for nearly 25 years. Koff shares his insights on the industry while also giving advice to students about “What it takes” to be successful in hospitality.
Podcast edited by Lucas Grygiel

Larry Diamond • Oct 26, 2025 at 3:15 pm
Wonderful interview. I also wanted to be a mover specializing in furniture built in Pennsylvania. I succeeded. I’m a mover….and a Shaker!!