Chef Gloria Felix - Hell's Kitchen & Kitchen Nightmares

Before becoming one of Gordon Ramsay's trusted chefs on Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, Chef Gloria Felix built her career the old-fashioned way—earning every opportunity in Los Angeles' most demanding kitchens.   Classic Episode 221 | Originally Aired June 3, 2019   In this classic conversation, Gloria shares the determination that propelled her from the first graduating class of Le Cordon Bleu Los Angeles to working alongside acclaimed chefs Suzanne Goin, Fred Eric, and Neal Fraser, before opening her own restaurant, Reservoir.    Along the way, she learned hard lessons about discipline, preparation, and leadership, and about why success in the restaurant business is earned—not handed out.   Gloria also offers an honest look behind the scenes of professional kitchens, explaining what it's really like to cook under pressure, manage high-profile restaurants, and transition from independent restaurants to Compass Group, the world's largest food service company.    She reflects on cooking for celebrities and tech leaders—including Elon Musk and Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin—and discusses how kitchen culture has evolved over the years.   Whether you're a chef, restaurateur, hospitality professional, or simply fascinated by what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the culinary world, this episode offers practical wisdom, unforgettable stories, and an inside look at an incredible career.   IN THIS EPISODE   Building a career in Los Angeles' legendary restaurant scene Lessons learned from renowned chefs Suzanne Goin and Fred Eric Opening and operating her own restaurant, Reservoir Behind the scenes of Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares Cooking for celebrities, executives, and world leaders The realities of restaurant leadership and professional kitchen culture Why hard work—not culinary school alone—creates great chefs   GLORIA FELIX INSTAGRAM    CHEFS FOR SENIORS   Episode Chapters   00:00 Welcome & Introducing Chef Gloria Felix 08:48 From Le Cordon Bleu to LA's Hottest Kitchens 32:18 The Suzanne Goin Lesson Every Chef Should Learn 34:39 Working with Neal Fraser & The Story Behind Jar 36:48 Opening Reservoir: The Reality of Restaurant Ownership 39:10 The Most Important Skills Great Chefs Master 43:59 Behind the Scenes of Hell's Kitchen & Gordon Ramsay 45:15 Cooking for Elon Musk, Google Founders & Celebrity Clients 46:00 Why Culinary School Is Only the Beginning 48:17 Women in Professional Kitchens & How the Industry Has Changed   POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS - Listen More & Evolve   Catch Up With Past Shows and Your Favorite Guests - TJS MEDIA LIBRARY   Partner with The Jeremiah Show  BRAND PARTNER DECK   The Jeremiah Show is brought to you by Evolve Entertainment Network  www.thejeremiahshow.com https://radio-evolve.rocks   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES    Cuzen Matcha Worldwide - Get $30 Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30” Music Connection Magazine  MusiCares  Omad Records Nicole Sofia Voracious Records Greens First - Get 30% Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30”   The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Ontario, Canada, and Santa Barbara on Radio Candy Media. We are broadcast in London on Belter Radio and in Paris on My Indie Radio.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Jeremiah D. Higgins   Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode?  The Jeremiah Show Original Music Soundtracks     The Jeremiah Show Theme Song “The Ocean and the Butterfly” by The Dave Matthews Band   NEW SHOWS - Every Friday Classic TJS Shows Drop Every Wednesday