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Transforming your kitchen into a high-performing hotspot isn't just about nailing those recipes; it's about embracing leadership strategies that bring your team closer, boost morale, and elevate performance across the board. In the whirlwind of a p…

How adaptable are you when faced with the unexpected? "The quicker I shifted from Me to We, the better everybody else was going to be. I had to learn adaptability and very quickly try to find a different way to do things." - Adam M Lamb Whet…

Embracing Resilience as a Culinary Leader “Forget mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you are going to do right now, and do it. Today is your lucky day.” - Will Durant I wrote this blog to inspire and motivat…

Hey Chef, have you ever felt like the kitchen is missing a few extra hands? “Mentoring is an indispensable requirement for an artist’s growth. Not only are skills and experience shared, but there is value in the essential re…

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said." ~ Peter Drucker A Chef's Guide to Success As a seasoned professional in the culinary world, I can attest that success in the hospitality field ex…

Why It’s in Your Best Interest to Be Your Culinary Team’s Mental Health Advocate “Chef, I’m feeling a bit edgy today, I need to get to a meeting.”, said no line cook ever. But they should be able to.” ~ Chef Ad…

“Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don’t have.” - Anthony Bourdain 2024 is here, and like many, I've embraced the practice of choosing a word to guide my year.   For me, that word…

Will you take care of yourself like you take care of your guests? I have wolfed down a plate of food at work while standing over a garbage can so it would catch anything that didn't hit my mouth more times than I care to admit.   I…

"If you're always racing to the next moment, what happens to the one you're in? Slow down and enjoy the moment you're in and live your life to the fullest.”― Nanette Mathews   About eight months ago, I was forced to slow down …

"The secret ingredient is always love." – Anonymous   Once, after personally cooking a staff meal for the prep crew, I stood off to the side with my sous chef, beaming like a proud poppa as they tore into the food.   …