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In this episode of the Line Check podcast, Chef Holly Cox shares her journey of self-reflection and finding fulfillment in the culinary industry. But just when everything seems to be falling into place, an unexpected twist leaves When I found o…

Get ready to explore how mental health awareness can transform the restaurant industry, with insights from Chef Patrick Mulvaney. "The important piece for me, and the satisfactory piece, was because we've been talking about mental health. Everybo…

The Recipe for Success: Building Trust as a Chef for Long-Term Success Let's chat about something that forms the backbone of every thriving kitchen—trust. As chefs, we have the power to create a work environment where trust flourishes, and i…

Chef Life Brigade Bulletin Volume 2; 03-21-23 File under Self Care   As chefs, we strive for mastery over our craft. It's been drilled into us since we first put on an apron.   We've been trained, shamed, and conditioned to put up wi…

In this week's episode of Chef Life Radio, we're talking to James Shirley about his journey from the streets of Chicago to the shores of Hawaii. We'll talk about the demons he had to fight along the way and how he overcame them to become a successf…

Thinking About Leaving Your Kitchen? 3 Steps to Prevent Culinary Career Suicide “Chef, I’ve been offered a new position at a very prestigious restaurant. It involves less money but it comes with it the potential to make a name for mysel…

This year may very well be a pivotal year for your culinary career. The U.S. Department of Labor still paints a rosy picture for chefs and food service workers with an expected increase of more than 11 percent in jobs over the next decade, far high…

[Disclaimer: I should preface this piece by saying upfront that I have no formal training as a Human Resources Professional nor do I hold any degrees in psychology other than 30 years in the hospitality business interviewing, vetting, and hiring…

As First Printed @ Foodabletv.com Why Systems Are Key to Your Culinary Success If you’re a chef who prides him/herself on your creativity then you’ll probably do anything, short of pulling your arm out of your socket, befor…

If you’ve heard names such as Gloucestershire Old Spots, Barred Plymouth Rock, or Randall Blue Lineback, you might think that they are townships in Lancaster County. In fact, these are just a few examples of heritage breed pork, chicken, a…