Chef Life Radio: Empowering Culinary Leaders to Create Thriving, Sustainable Kitchens

Episodes

March 25, 2025

230 | The Ripple Effect of Chef Attitudes on Kitchen Culture

Have you ever noticed how your mood can instantly shift the atmosphere in your kitchen? "Your vibe creates your tribe." - Adam Lamb As a chef and leader, your energy has a profound impact on your team's performance, morale, a...
March 18, 2025

229 | Melissa Blatt: Empowering Culinary Careers with Flexible Healthcare Options

Are you feeling trapped in your current job because of health insurance concerns? You're not alone.
Guest: Melissa Blatt
March 13, 2025

Bonus | Seasoning Success with Empathy: A Recipe for Resilient Kitchen Leadership

In the fast-paced world of professional kitchens, leadership often boils down to barking orders and meeting metrics. "Leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the kitchen or demanding respect. It's about earning it t...
March 11, 2025

228 | Creando una Cultura de Cocina Próspera: El Arte del Liderazgo Culinario

¿Estás atrapado en la rutina diaria de gestionar tu cocina, apagando incendios constantemente y preguntándote si realmente estás marcando la diferencia? Es hora de cambiar de enfoque y abrazar el poder del liderazgo. "Las coc...
March 11, 2025

228 | Crafting a Thriving Kitchen Culture: The Art of Culinary Leadership

Are you caught in the daily grind of managing your kitchen, constantly putting out fires and wondering if you're truly making an impact? It's time to shift gears and embrace the power of leadership. "Kitchens run on systems, ...
March 4, 2025

227 | Los Peligros de la Comparación en la Industria Culinaria

Como chefs, a menudo nos encontramos atrapados en un ciclo implacable de comparación. "El único chef con el que deberías competir es con el que eras ayer." - Adam Lamb Ya sea al desplazarnos por las redes sociales, observar l...
March 4, 2025

227 | The Dangers of Comparison in the Culinary Industry

As chefs, we often find ourselves caught in a relentless cycle of comparison. Whether it's scrolling through social media, eyeing our peers' accolades, or feeling the pressure to outperform, this habit can silently erode our ...
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 gu...
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 647 in Boston, then establishing Smoke Shop Barbecue. Husbands emphasize the c…
Guest: Chef Andy Husbands
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 competitive. Myth #2: Restaurant workers are constantly stressed and overworked. …
Guests: Jasmin Park , Erin Boyle
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 for a rethink of work ethics in the industry and passionately advocates fo…
Guests: Jasmin Park , Erin Boyle
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-doub...
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 being...
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 further! By enlisting the expertise of a specialized career coach in the c…
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 as Chef Chris Spear navigates the challenges and opportunities of his culi…
Guest: Chef Chris Spear
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 p...
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 environment where it's okay not to be okay and talk, to provide peer guidance, and a…
Guest: Chef Patrick Mulvaney
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, chefs...
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 clea...
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 lo...
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 wa...
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 motivati...
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 ...