For chefs, just like you, who want to enjoy their culinary career without sacrificing their life. I'm your host, Chef Adam Lamb, and it's my pleasure to be your guide on this journey. You'll learn some valuable insights and perspectives that will support you in having a fulfilling career and an amazing life by upleveing your culinary leadership skills. You have a part to play in the #NewHospitaliyCulture." We can't do it without you. Find out more @ https://www.linke.to/adammlamb
From Fine Dining to Barbecue: A Chef’s Journey
In this episode, Chef Adam Lamb sits down with Chef Andy Husbands to delve into his fascinating journey from the world of fine dining to the realm of barbecue. Chef Husbands shares his experiences and insights, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs that have defined his career.
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"You can still be a badass pirate and be healthy. They're not mutually exclusive." - Jasmine Parks
Have you ever heard these myths about the culinary industry?
Myth #1: The culinary industry is cutthroat and competitive.
Myth #2: Restaurant workers are constantly stressed and overworked.
Myth #3: There is no sense of camaraderie among chefs and restaurant staff.
In this episode, Jasmine Parks and Erin Boyke will...
"We need to create a container where hospitality professionals can check in with each other, listen, and have compassion and grace for one another. It's time to prioritize mental health and wellness in our industry." - Jasmine Parks
In a world where silence often shrouds the struggles of hospitality professionals, two women dared to defy the norm. They manage a sanctuary, a digital haven, where the battles o...
An audacious culinary maverick defies the odds, unleashing their flavorful passion for conquering the kitchen and their self-doubt, igniting a fiery journey towards entrepreneurial success in the cutthroat realm of gastronomy.
"Do what you love and there will always be opportunities. The rise of personal chefs is a tes...
Mental health is a crucial issue in the restaurant industry, and in my latest episode of Chef Life Radio, "On The Dock," Chef Patrick Mulvaney and I dive deep into this topic.
"More important than being able to share is being able to accept to have that grace, to be able to accept the love and help that people want to offer to you." - Chef Patrick Mulvaney
From discussing the unique challenges faced by those...
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Are you searching for a solution that can bring you improved career clarity and advancement in the culinary industry?
Then look no further!
By enlisting the expertise of a specialized career coach in the culinary field, you can achieve exactly that.
They hold the key to guiding you towards a more fulfilling and successful culinary journey, helping yo...
One chef dares to leap into the personal chef business in a world of rising costs and changing culinary landscapes. But when faced with fierce competition and the need to adapt, will he be able to find success?
Stay tuned as Chef Chris Spear navigates the challenges and opportunities of his culinary career, leaving us wondering:
Will he rise to the occasion or be left simmering in the heat of the kitchen?
In this episode, you will be...
In this episode of the Line Check podcast, Chef Holly Cox shares her journey of self-reflection and finding fulfillment in the culinary industry.
"When I found out that feeling safe and creating a safe environment for other people was my priority, I was able to put that in a box, and by that I mean set priorities and set standards for it and say, this is what I'm willing to compromise on. And these are things that are no...
If you're feeling the frustration of implementing mental health initiatives in the restaurant industry, only to see minimal improvement in outcomes despite your best efforts, then you are not alone!
“Creating an environment where it's okay not to be okay and talk, to provide peer guidance, and also then to have resources available for people.” ~ Chef Patrick Mulvaney
A Holiday Salute to the Troops, and when I say troops, I do mean YOU.
This episode features content first published in 2016 and re-run here for your pleasure.
Gratitude for Culinary Professionals
Culinary professionals, chefs, and kitchen workers often find themselves working long hours in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, especially during the holiday season. During these times, their hard work and d...
"The point is that the different motivation strategies are unique across every person, and everybody has their own unique culture."
Kimi Avary joins the show to discuss the challenges of maintaining proper boundaries and clear communication in work-related or personal relationships.
Kimi Avary is a relationship expert and coach who helps people navigate their relationships with others. She has a Master's in Counseling and Psychology ...
Chef Jeremy Leinen is the Executive Chef of Dunwoody Country Club outside of Atlanta.
"I keep hearing people blame the unemployment and all that stuff for why people aren't returning to work. Obviously, this industry has a lot more work to do, culturally speaking. That's the reason why people haven't been rushing back to do it. And I get it."
Chef recently sat down for a conversation, and he discussed how COVID has impacted their li...
As the Executive Chef at Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA, Jeremy Leinin must grapple with the squandered human capital of the industry and a lack of skilled workers amid a pandemic crisis.
"My gut reaction at the time was that we would have to gut our staffs and still find a way to do everything that we always had to do anyway."
Chef Jeremy Leinin is the Executive Chef of Dunwoody Country Club outside of Atlanta.
He discus...
Corporate Chef Ryan Dodge and Restauranteur Doug Newhook join Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Realignment Hospitality to discuss building highly effective restaurant teams and balancing the equation of motivation versus inspiration.
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Turning the Table Is the most progressive weekly podcast for today's food and beverage industry, featuring staff-centric operating solut...
Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut at work? Tired of taking ineffective actions that don't seem to lead to any positive change in your industry? If so, this episode is for you!
Learn from Tarren Cramm so that you can get the positive change
In this episode of On The Dock, featuring Tarren Cramm, we cover:
1. The importance of mindfulness and self-care for chefs and other hospitality workers.
2. The challenges of working in the hos...
Does this sound familiar? You've been told to smile more, be more positive, and just act like you're happy to be there, even when you're not. But you're not seeing any positive change in your industry. You're still stuck in the same dead-end job.
"Something has got to give. And hospitality. The service industry in general, outside of chefs, bartenders, waitresses, waiters, et cetera, it's being exposed to the point that it has to ch...
Deidra McGuiness-Ciolko is a restauranteur and professor who moved to Costa Rica and started her own restaurant, Gordika's FreshMex. She talks about her journey from Boston to the Caribbean and her experience during the pandemic. She advises people thinking about starting their own businesses to be careful what they wish for and treat their business as if it were someone else's.
"I just figured, we're going to make it, it's going to...
A quick programming note; over the last several months, we've added two new shows to the Realignment Media podcast network. They've been such a hit with our listeners that we've decided to give them their very own slot.
You can find "Line Check," a short form podcast about culinary leadership for the #newkitchenculture, by clicking here.
And "Turning the Table," a round table discussion about staff-centric solutions for today's most ...
When the restauranteur Deidra McGuiness-Ciolko opens her business with just $7 left, she must find a way to turn things around quickly or risk losing everything.
"I just figured, we're going to make it, it's going to be fine. We had to close for five months and that was tough. The laws here in the Dominican Republic for the curfews are very strict, and you don't mess around. We shut down"
This is Diedra McGuiness-Ciolko's story...
Dei...
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