EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 57 MIN
Mental Health in Hospitality, The Conversation We Avoid
from The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show · host Ashton Media
May is Mental Health Month, and this episode hits where the industry often stays silent.We sit down with leaders from the The Burnt Chef Project, now active across more than 45 countries, to talk about what is happening inside kitchens, dining rooms, and behind the scenes.This is not theory. This is real life.4 out of 5 hospitality professionals face mental health challenges during their career Loneliness and substance abuse are two of the biggest driversMost operators are not trained to recognize the signsMost employees do not ask for helpYou will hear what mental health actually means in the workplace.You will hear why the current system fails people.You will hear what simple actions change everything.This episode is raw, honest, and needed.If you lead people, this matters.If you work in hospitality, this is your reality.
What this episode covers
May is Mental Health Month, and this episode hits where the industry often stays silent.We sit down with leaders from the The Burnt Chef Project, now active across more than 45 countries, to talk about what is happening inside kitchens, dining rooms, and behind the scenes.This is not theory. This is real life.4 out of 5 hospitality professionals face mental health challenges during their career Loneliness and substance abuse are two of the biggest driversMost operators are not trained to recognize the signsMost employees do not ask for helpYou will hear what mental health actually means in the workplace.You will hear why the current system fails people.You will hear what simple actions change everything.This episode is raw, honest, and needed.If you lead people, this matters.If you work in hospitality, this is your reality.
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