All Episodes

Burnout Is Bad Business: The Case for Operational Clarity with Patrick Cassata

Words That Win Guests. Systems That Keep Teams with Zana Devine

Removing Inconveniences Before Guests Notice: A Playbook for Hospitality with Jesus Mendez

Restaurant Systems That Win: Covers per Labor Hour, Culture, Clarity with Jeffrey Boland, Sr.

Tools That Work, Not Just Look Cool: A Pro's Guide to Real Edges with Josh Donald of Bernal Cutlery

Relentless Growth: Building Excellence Moment by Moment with Chef Franck Desplechin

The Weekly Manager Rhythm That Grows Real Kitchen Leaders

How to Teach More, Yell Less, and Still Run a Tight Kitchen

Ditching the "Superhero" Mentality in Restaurants

Local Flavor, Real Impact: A Playbook for Making Hotel Restaurants Not Suck

Why Food Waste Prevention Beats Food Waste Reduction

#72 : Building Leadership from the Bottom Up with Christopher McFadden

#71 : Numbers Don't Lie - Margin Contribution, Waste and Why Tech Still Fails Chefs with Nina Weiland

#70 : From NYT Bestseller to BBQ Truth Teller: Meathead Gets Real

#69 : The 5% Fix: Ewan Thompson on Unlocking Six Figures in Guest Loyalty

#68 : Guy Leggatt on the Hidden Drivers of Restaurant Profitability

#67 : Building Leaders Who Don't Know They're Leaders with Noelle Labrie

#66 : Calm in the Chaos: Lessons from a Hospitality Natural with Luca Giorgiantonio

#65 : Find Your Culinary Identity: Chef Ron Duprat on Leadership, Legacy, and Top Chef Fame

#64 : Beyond the Kitchen Line: Justin Brunson's Journey from Chef to Meat Industry Innovator

#63 : Dialed in Operations: Creating More Great Days in Restaurants with Matt Wampler

#62 : Leading from Within: The Journey of Becoming a Respected Sous Chef with Hanalei Souza

#61 : Bringing Chefs Back to Their Passion and Into Your Home with Petko Petkov

#60 : Chef Life Radio: Intention and Purpose, The Secret Ingredients of Successful Chefs with Simon Zatyrka

#59: The Art of Kitchen Presence: Talking About Culinary Leadership with Chef Adam Lamb

#58 : Optimizing Restaurant Labor with Cijoy Olickal

#57 : Restaurant Business Foundations: Connection, Sustainability and Systems with Jen Quist

#56 : Mentors, Michelin & Making It: Building Culinary Excellence with Ismael Torres

#55 : How to Break Through Growth Barriers in Your Restaurant with Charlie Wilkinson

#54 : Making Today Better Than Yesterday: A Chef's Guide to Meaningful Leadership with Don Christie

#53 : "The Art of Kitchen Adaptability with Chef Brent Weathers

#52 : Restaurant Financial Management: Real-Time P&Ls and Operational Excellence with Geordy Murphy

#51 : Kitchen Leadership and Team Building: Chef Glenn Cybulski on Restaurant Success

#50 : Leading with Obsessive Execution: Solving for Excellence with Alfredo Miro

#49 : Get Back Your Time - Technology, Leadership and the Future of Hospitality with Michael Beck

#48 : The Evolution of Restaurant Operations - The Modern Realities of Restaurant Costs with Angelo Esposito

#47 : Building Successful Restaurants Through Care and Detail with Roger Beaudoin

#46 : Leadership Lessons for Restaurants: Building Trust in High Pressure Environments with Rachel Burr

#45 : Beyond Labor Costs: Building Sustainable Restaurant Operations with Jim Taylor

#44 : Transforming Unwritten Kitchen Rules into Culinary Education Platform with Andre Natera

#43 : Recovery, Redemption, and Restaurants: A Coach's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy with Kimberly Flear

#42: Building Better Restaurant Teams Through Self-Awareness with Christine Smith

#41: No Nonsense Kitchen Fundamentals

#40: Simon's Journey: Vol. 4

#39: Reshaping Restaurant Careers: A Blueprint for Restaurant Success with Christin Marvin

#38: Finding Your Rhythm with Systems and Success with Aja Beard

#37: Continuous Learning and Adaptability as a Career Strategy with Robert Simmelink

#36: Engineering Restaurant Success: Lessons from The Restaurant Boss with Ryan Gromfin

#35: From Chef to Breath: Managing a Career and the Stress of the Kitchen with Dave Gieselman

#34: Flames, Leadership and Community: A Chef's Culinary Adventure with Cory Untch

#33: Building a BBQ Brand with Perfect Plates and Undeniable Hospitality with Charlie Eblen

#32: An Inside Look at Community Crowdfunding for Restaurants with Ross Chanowski

#31: On a Mission to Democratize Ai for Restaurants with Matt Wampler

#30: Cooking Up Disruption: Transforming Chefs into Entrepreneurs with Christian J. Fischer

Decoding Restaurant Success: The 3 Mindsets Every Leader Needs with Jason E. Brooks

Expense Account Magic- Unlocking Restaurant Success with Laura Wilber

From Farm to Food Broker: An Unconventional Culinary Journey with Jeff Fell

Revolutionizing Restaurant Profitability with Jordan Silverman

Navigating Your Restaurant Career Growth with Christin Marvin

Unleashing the Power of Training, Systems and Leadership with Jason Berkowitz

Embracing Simplicity and Unlocking Your Potential with Ryan Brown

Finding Your True Passion and Aligning Your Business with Scot Turner

How to Blend the Art and Science of Cooking for a Fulfilling Career with Luke Simonds

Unlocking Restaurant Success - Prime Costs and Hospitality Insights with Christopher Wells (part 2)

From Kitchen Chaos to Tech Startup with Christopher Wells (part 1)

The Stories, Events and Path that Create a Tech Entrepreneur with Josh Sharkey (part 2)

The Value of the Pursuit of Excellence with Josh Sharkey (part 1)

Balancing Culinary Creativity and Industry Impact with Anthony Bucco

The Role of Mentorship and Learning the "why" in Culinary Success with Anthony Bucco

Creating Memories, Sharing Knowledge and the Craft of Intention with Pablo Valencia

Simon's Journey: Vol. 3

#11: Cooking at the Ritz to Island Living on St. Barths with Jarad McCarroll

#10: From Chaos to Calling - An Inspiring Story of Change with Charlie Negrete

#9: From the Ski Slopes to a 30 yr Career on the Beach with John Harris

#8 Knowing Your Path and Sticking to it with Jason Balestrieri

The Power of Storytelling: Transcending the Role of Chef with Jensen Cummings

Simon's Journey: Vol. 2

Simon's Journey: Vol. 1

The Epic Odyssey of a Certified Master Chef with Tom Griffiths

From Grandma's Kitchen to Stadium Chef with Gilda Sanchez-Menick

The Rise of the Farm Chef with Seth Fernald

A Chronicle of a Private Chef with Joe Oliveira