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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 1H 13M

Michelin-Starred Chef Reveals What Restaurant Leaders Must Do Differently Today

from It’s Not You—It’s Your Hospitality · host Preston Lee

What does it take to build a world-class restaurant team?Well...in this video, award-winning chef Philip Tessier shares why the future of hospitality isn't just about creating great food, it's about developing great people.Chef Tessier discusses leadership, ownership mentality, innovation, Michelin-star standards, training systems, guest experience, and why the best restaurant cultures are built by investing in people rather than simply managing them. He also explains how top-performing organizations create environments where team members can thrive, grow, and eventually become leaders themselves.From developing future chefs to creating a culture that attracts exceptional talent, this conversation is packed with lessons for restaurant owners, operators, managers, and hospitality professionals looking to build stronger teams and better businesses.Philip Tessier is one of the most accomplished chefs in America. He made history in 2015 as the first American chef to stand on the podium at the prestigious Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France, often referred to as the "Olympics of Cooking", earning a Silver Medal for Team USA. He later coached Team USA to its first-ever Gold Medal victory at the Bocuse d'Or in 2017. Tessier previously served as Executive Sous Chef at the three-Michelin-starred The French Laundry and has worked at some of the world's most celebrated restaurants, including Per Se and Le Bernardin. He is also the author of *Chasing Bocuse*, which chronicles Team USA's historic journey to international culinary success.In this interview, we discuss:• Building a culture people want to be part of• Why ownership mindset starts with leadership• Developing future restaurant leaders• Michelin-star standards vs. real-world hospitality• Training systems that create consistency• Innovation and adapting to changing guest expectations• Creating memorable guest experiences• Why the best restaurants focus on people firstWhether you're a restaurant owner, manager, chef, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical insights on building teams that perform at the highest level.🔥 Learn how to GROW & Scale Your Restaurant like the top 10% ... 👉  https://www.30percentrule.com/

What does it take to build a world-class restaurant team? Well...in this video, award-winning chef Philip Tessier shares why the future of hospitality isn't just about creating great food, it's about developing great people. Chef Tessier discusses leadership, ownership mentality, innovation, Michelin-star standards, training systems, guest experience, and why the best restaurant cultures are built by investing in people rather than simply managing them. He also explains how top-performing o...

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