Culinary Leadership and Management Posts

As chefs, we're masters at crafting delectable dishes, but when it comes to building a positive kitchen culture, many of us find ourselves struggling to find the right recipe. In my recent conversation with Chef Simon Zatyrka, we explored the ingre…

As chefs, we often focus on perfecting our culinary skills, but there's an ingredient far more potent than any seasoning in our arsenal: our energy. The atmosphere we create in our kitchens can make or break our team's performance, morale, and over…

As chefs, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of daily operations, constantly putting out fires and managing the endless stream of tasks that come our way. But have you ever stopped to consider whether you're truly leading your kitchen o…

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…

"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.   …