Operational Excellence Posts
This category explains ways to streamline kitchen operations, improve efficiency, and maintain high standards. This includes topics on workflow optimization, inventory management, and cost control. Operational excellence is crucial for maintaining profitability and consistency.
Aug. 4, 2024
The Successful Chef Mindset: Adaptability
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…
Aug. 4, 2024
The Successful Chef Mindset
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…
Aug. 3, 2024
Lead or Mentor
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…
Aug. 2, 2024
Mastering the Art of Culinary Communication
“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…
July 29, 2024
The Four Steps to Become a Better Mentor to Your Culinary Crew
"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. …