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June 22, 2023 19 mins

In the fast-paced and dynamic world of the foodservice industry, teamwork is the secret ingredient that can make or break a restaurant's success. In this episode of Bite Size, we delve into the art of team building and explore its crucial role in the foodservice industry. 

Join us as our host Xanny Christophersen sits down with industry expert, and renowned Executive Chef, Gary Johnson, who has mastered the art of fostering strong and cohesive teams. 

This episode uncovers the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of managing people and how to foster the best team culture in the fast-paced foodservice industry. 

We dive into Gary's recipe for success, "people+product+passion=profit" and reveal the common mistakes managers make when team building. 

If you manage people, this episode is a must-listen! 

About your host: Xanny Christophersen CEO at Priestley’s Gourmet Delights, senior business executive and change agent who is passionate about the foodservice industry.

About your co-host: Executive Chef, Gary Johnson, is an internationally award-winning chef with over 40 years’ experience and leadership across a variety of venues. He is currently the Group Executive Chef of ALH Hotels, and is responsible for the culinary direction within the group including conceptual development; hotel projects, menu management; Executive and Head chef development, brand standards, food strategy and innovation. The ALH Group has over 350+ hotels with 1100+ chefs generating $500m+ in food sales annually.

 

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