Episode 140:Training the Next Techs with Stuart Reiman of Hagar

In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, host Pat Finley and co-host Jason Latimer are joined by Stuart Reiman, senior technician and field supervisor at Hagar Restaurant Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma.With over 13 years of experience in the foodservice equipment industry, Stuart shares his incredible journey from managing Tulsa’s longest-running hip-hop and R&B club to becoming a respected leader in commercial kitchen repair and training. We dive deep into:🔧 His early days as a helper and rapid rise to senior tech🎥 His passion for POV repair videos and growing presence as Kitchen Cowboy on social media🔥 Building hands-on training boards that shoot real fire (yes, really!)💡 His thoughts on training the next generation of techs🤖 The rise of automation in foodservice and what excites (or frustrates) him🛠️ The tools he can’t live without—and how Milwaukee Tools won him over🎯 Why communication is just as important as technical skills in the field📚 How self-education and initiative have been key to his successWhether you're a seasoned tech or just considering the trades, Stuart's story is packed with valuable lessons, laughs, and inspiration.📲 Follow Stuart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchencowboy918/📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kitchen_cowboy?si=NtkeYbOqzWWxx8BXBrought to you by Viper 🐍 from Refrigeration technologies. 🔥 Pro Tip for Commercial Kitchen Pros! 🔥Brought to you by our friends at Viper HVAC Cleaners — when it comes to keeping your commercial kitchen equipment running at peak performance, clean coils and evaporators are non-negotiable.That’s where Viper’s NSF-registered cleaning products come in! 🧼They're safe, powerful, and specifically designed to tackle the grease and grime found in busy foodservice environments. Keep your refrigeration and HVAC systems efficient, extend equipment life, and avoid costly downtime.👉 Trust Viper — the name the industry relies on for professional-grade system maintenance.https://www.refrigtech.comCommercial kitchen Chronicleshttps://commercialkitchenchronicles.com#FoodserviceRepair#CommercialKitchenRepair#KitchenEquipmentTech#HotSideRepair#CombiOvenTech#RestaurantEquipmentRepair#FieldServiceTechnician#FoodserviceTechnician#TechInTheTrades#TradesCareer#SkilledTrades#TechTraining#TradeSchoolAlternative#LearnByDoing#HandsOnTraining#HVACTraining#TrainTheNextGen#NextGenTechs#ApprenticeshipJourney#TechMentorship#MilwaukeeTools#ToolReview#ToolLife#ViperHVAC#NylogWhite#TechnicianTools#EverydayCarry#KitchenCowboy#POVRepair#TechContentCreator#TradesOnYouTube#TechTok#TradesOfTikTok#FieldTechLife#RepairLife#DigitalTechTraining#TechCommunication#CustomerServiceMatters#TechLeadership#CommunicationInTrades#GrowthMindset