Being a successful chef is so much more than being a great cook, and once you find yourself in that position, your attention is constantly being pulled away from the kitchen to handle business matters, HR, food costs, scheduling, etc. etc. So with all of these demands, how do you still maintain your creativity, your energy to lead, and your positive state of mind? Well, unsurprisingly, there is no easy answer, but in just a few minutes, you’re going to hear from chef and owner Johnny Spero, of Reverie and Bar Spero in Washington DC, who in ’22 saw his restaurant reduced to ashes and who is someone who strives to be a great chef, a great husband, and a great father, but as you hear, it is a delicate and ever-evolving task. Do you struggle with similar challenges? Well, if you do, pull up a seat at the table and give this one a listen.
Here’s some of what was discussed:
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