Episodes
April 14, 2024
225 | The Successful Chef Mindset: Adaptability
`Cultivating a successful chef mindset isn't just about what happens in the kitchen. It's about embracing a mindset of growth, resilience, and positivity that will elevate every aspect of your culinary journey. - Adam M Lamb…
April 9, 2024
224: The Successful Chef Mindset : Resilience
“Burnout is a conflict of values between what you think is important and what your employer thinks is important.” Explore the essential leadership qualities in the culinary world, from inspiring your team to balancing firm g…
Feb. 20, 2024
From Fine Dining to Barbecue Empire: Chef Andy Husbands’ Journey, Success, and Lessons Learned
Chef Andy Husbands, in an interview with Chef Adam Lamb, talks about his shift from fine dining to barbecue and the expansion of his brand to six restaurants.
He shares his journey from San Francisco to opening Tremont 64…
Jan. 20, 2024
Season 3 Promo
We're announcing our third season and that we're now publishing episodes weekly, dropping every Tuesday morning. Check out more at chefliferadio.com
Oct. 5, 2023
On the Dock with CHOWCO's Erin Boyle and Jasmin Parks
"You can still be a badass pirate and be healthy. They're not mutually exclusive." - Jasmine Parks
Have you ever heard these myths about the culinary industry?
Myth #1: The culinary industry is cutthroat and competitiv…
Sept. 26, 2023
Thriving in Hospitality by Prioritizing Well-being | Erin Boyle and Jasmin Parks of CHOWCO.org
My special guests are Erin Boyle and Jasmin Parks of CHOW.org
Jasmin Parks, Erin Boyle, and CHOW fill a significant gap in wellness support in the hospitality industry.
Jazz, a chef by trade, identified the urgent need…
Aug. 29, 2023
On the Dock with Chef Chris Spear
Mastering the Recipe for Success: Chris Spear's Journey from Doubt to Culinary Entrepreneurship An audacious culinary maverick defies the odds, unleashing their flavorful passion for conquering the kitchen and their self-dou…
Aug. 23, 2023
On the Dock with Chef Patrick Mulvaney and his Mental Health Mission
Mental health is a crucial issue in the restaurant industry, and in my latest episode of Chef Life Radio, "On The Dock," Chef Patrick Mulvaney and I dive deep into this topic. "More important than being able to share is bein…
Aug. 20, 2023
Taking the Culinary World by Storm: Propel Your Career with Expert Coaching - Turning the Table
Do you want to enhance your culinary career and unlock greater growth opportunities?
Are you searching for a solution that can bring you improved career clarity and advancement in the culinary industry?
Then look no fu…
July 30, 2023
Building a Profitable Personal Chef Business: Tips and Tricks from Chris Spear
One chef dares to leap into the personal chef business in a world of rising costs and changing culinary landscapes. But when faced with fierce competition and the need to adapt, will he be able to find success?
Stay tuned…
July 25, 2023
From Cutthroat to Community: Chef Holly Cox Inspires a More Compassionate Kitchen Culture - Line Check
In this episode of the Line Check podcast, Chef Holly Cox shares her journey of self-reflection and finding fulfillment in the culinary industry. "When I found out that feeling safe and creating a safe environment for other …
July 22, 2023
I Got Your Back | Chef Patrick Mulvaney's Mental Health Mission
If you're feeling the frustration of implementing mental health initiatives in the restaurant industry, only to see minimal improvement in outcomes despite your best efforts, then you are not alone!
“Creating an environme…
July 1, 2023
215: Recognizing Culinary Backstage Superstars
A Holiday Salute to the Troops, and when I say troops, I do mean YOU. This episode features content first published in 2016 and re-run here for your pleasure. Gratitude for Culinary Professionals Culinary professionals, chef…
Feb. 24, 2023
214: Building Relationships in the Workplace with Kimi Avary
"The point is that the different motivation strategies are unique across every person, and everybody has their own unique culture." Kimi Avary joins the show to discuss the challenges of maintaining proper boundaries and cle…
Oct. 11, 2022
213: On the Dock with Chef Jeremy Leinen | The Struggle
Chef Jeremy Leinen is the Executive Chef of Dunwoody Country Club outside of Atlanta. "I keep hearing people blame the unemployment and all that stuff for why people aren't returning to work. Obviously, this industry has a l…
Oct. 11, 2022
212: Chef Jeremy Leinen: Conquering Hospitality Business Hurdles
As the Executive Chef at Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA, Jeremy Leinin must grapple with the squandered human capital of the industry and a lack of skilled workers amid a pandemic crisis. "My gut reaction at the time w…
Oct. 6, 2022
110: Building Highly Effective Hospitality Teams - Turning the Table
Corporate Chef Ryan Dodge and Restauranteur Doug Newhook join Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Realignment Hospitality to discuss building highly effective restaurant teams and balancing the equation of motivat…
Oct. 3, 2022
211: On The Dock with Tarren Camm
Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut at work? Tired of taking ineffective actions that don't seem to lead to any positive change in your industry? If so, this episode is for you! Learn from Tarren Cramm so that you can get…
Oct. 1, 2022
210: Tarren Camm - A Chef on a Mission to Serve Other Chefs
Does this sound familiar? You've been told to smile more, be more positive, and just act like you're happy to be there, even when you're not. But you're not seeing any positive change in your industry. You're still stuck in …
Sept. 8, 2022
209: On The Dock with Deidra McGuiness-Ciolko
Deidra McGuiness-Ciolko is a restauranteur and professor who moved to Costa Rica and started her own restaurant, Gordika's FreshMex. She talks about her journey from Boston to the Caribbean and her experience during the pand…
Sept. 7, 2022
Programming Note to Our Loyal Listeners
A quick programming note; over the last several months, we've added two new shows to the Realignment Media podcast network. They've been such a hit with our listeners that we've decided to give them their very own slot. You …
Sept. 7, 2022
208: Three Rs of Restaurant Success with Deidra McGuiness
When the restauranteur Deidra McGuiness-Ciolko opens her business with just $7 left, she must find a way to turn things around quickly or risk losing everything. "I just figured, we're going to make it, it's going to be fine…
Sept. 1, 2022
05: Turning the Table - Turning the Table
Join guest Alison Anne, hospitality leadership coach, and mentor, as she joins Jim Taylor and me, Adam Lamb for our weekly #lunchboxlivestream on "Turning the Table". We’ll be turning the table on hospitality leadership, and…
Aug. 26, 2022
102: Ground Rules - Line Check
Redefining Culinary Leadership for #thenewkitchenculture. Stand Up Assumptions Agreements Where we're headed Line Check website Support this Podcast Copyright 2022 Realignment Media