#201 - Hospitality Meets James Peck - Army Chef to Award-Winning Restaurateur

We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of Hospitality Meets featuring the truly brilliant James Peck, MD of Ember Restaurant, No13 Cocktail Bar and The Four Pears Pub! 🤩There's a story as to how James and I met which I retell in the podcast but join us for a delightful blend of fun, laughter, and insightful conversations. Here are some highlights you won't want to miss:1⃣ Kitchen Comedy: You’ll chuckle too hard at James's story about accidentally stabbing his hand while multitasking during an opening week—let's just say it was a sharp lesson in focusing on one task at a time! 😂🖐️2⃣ Team Spirit: Dive into how the supportive and inclusive environment at Restaurant Ember not only keeps the kitchen calm and organised but also fosters creativity and dedication among the chefs. Teamwork truly makes the dream work! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳3⃣ Mentorship Magic: Hear James reflect on his transition from the military to the culinary world and how his journey shaped his leadership style. He's a true advocate for constructive feedback and has some real gems on team development and mentorship. 🌟4⃣ Resilience and Growth: From packed meal mishaps in the army to winning accolades in high-pressure cooking competitions, James’s journey is a testament to grit and growth. His anecdotes, including the humorous "courgettes and cucumbers" sandwich saga, are both inspiring and endearing.Don't miss this episode that perfectly balances humour, wisdom, and the essence of hospitality! Tune in now and let us know your favourite takeaway! 🎧📈Enjoy!The GuestInstagram - jamespecckkRestaurant Ember - https://www.instagram.com/embernenecourt/No13 Bar - https://www.instagram.com/no13_bar/The Four Pears - https://www.instagram.com/thefourpears/The SponsorToday’s episode comes to you in partnership with RotaCloud, the people management platform for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from a single, web-based app.It makes work simple for your team, too, allowing them to check their rotas, request holiday, and even pick up extra shifts straight from their phones.Try RotaCloud’s time-saving tools today by heading to https://rotacloud.com/philThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy