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Innovation is the secret ingredient to success in the restaurant industry, and our guest Geoff Alexander shed light on its significance in our latest episode of Turning the Table podcast Now, let's get the discussion going: What barriers do you think hold restaurants back from embracing innovation, and how can…

Ever wondered how innovation can take your restaurant to the next level? Geoff Alexander president of Wow Bao, our expert guest on Turning the Table Podcast, shared some eye-opening insights on the importance of innovation in the restaurant industry. Now, I'm curious to know: What innovative ideas have you implemented…

Are you ready to spice up your restaurant business with innovation? Our recent episode of Turning the Table with Geoff Alexander highlighted the transformative power of innovation in the restaurant industry. Now, I want to hear from you: What challenges have you faced in implementing innovation, and how did you…

Discover the secret to restaurant success as we uncover the game-changing innovations transforming the dining experience. In this episode, you will be able to: 1.) Uncover the pivotal role of innovation in transforming the restaurant industry. 2.) Harness the potential of strategic partnerships for business growth and expansion. 3.) Unravel…

I'm your host, Chef Adam Lamb, and it’s my mission to support you in breaking free of the grind mindset and finding your flow. In my 30-year career as a chef and hospitality professional, I have had some amazing and humbling experiences. I have also made some monumental mistakes. Somewhere…

Today, our #lunchboxlivestream featuring Jim and Adam, renowned experts in the restaurant industry, the duo delves into the perplexing challenge of retaining restaurant employees. With their extensive knowledge and expertise, Jim and Adam discuss the proven effective strategies and those that have fallen short. Their engaging discussion sheds light on…

Join Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching on their #lunchboxlivestream as they "turn the tables" on the prevailing operating assumptions of running a restaurant in favor of innovative solutions to our industry's most persistent challenges.

Join Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching on their #lunchboxlivestream as they "turn the tables" on the prevailing operating assumptions of running a restaurant in favor of innovative solutions to our industry's most persistent challenges.

When do you know it's time to hang up the apron and throw in the towel on your hospitality career? Join Jim Taylor and Adam Lamb on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, at 12 N ET for another episode of Turning the Table, discussing winning mindsets for the restaurant industry's new…

Join Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching on their #lunchboxlivestream as they "turn the tables" on the prevailing operating assumptions of running a restaurant in favor of innovative solutions to our industry's most persistent challenges.

Step Up Your Hiring Game: How to Meet the Demands of Today's Job Market! In this episode, you will be able to: Tackle the difficulties of locating and keeping staff in the restaurant business. Recognize the significance of tailoring the recruitment process to foster a sense of belonging among restaurant…

What will you do when your body finally gives way, taps out, and says in uncertain terms enough is enough? Right now, you might be fit, young, and strong, but no matter what you do, there's only so much that the body can take both physically and energetically - the…

When do you know it's time to hang up the apron and throw in the towel on your hospitality career? Join Jim Taylor and Adam Lamb on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, at 12 N ET for another episode of Turning the Table when we discuss winning mindsets for the restaurant…

What will you do when your body finally gives way, taps out, and says in no uncertain terms enough is enough? Right now, you might be fit, young, and strong, but no matter what you do, there's only so much that the body can take both physically and energetically -…

Kirk Spinks, COO of El Furniture Warehouse joins Jim Taylor as they discuss how Kirk and his team have created a growing brand based on doing things differently.

There's a lot of buzz around AI regarding local marketing in the industry. Without appropriate guardrails from corporate or the parent organization, Generative AI can make recommendations that seem great for franchisees but can break brand guidelines, rules, or even laws. Given this new ability to drastically increase productivity with…

Kirk Spinks, COO of El Furniture Warehouse joins Jim Taylor as they discuss how Kirk and his team have created a growing brand based on doing things differently.

Are you struggling to attract the right staff? Sick and tired of getting ghosted on interviews? Does it seem that you're new hires aren't skilled enough? How can you properly train your staff when you're chronically understaffed? Ricardo schooled us on his top three tips for hiring smart and training…

Does it feel like it's harder than ever to communicate effectively with your staff members? Have you adjusted your delivery style to be better understood by associates? What's the politically correct way now to speak with staff? If you struggle with workplace communication, you'll want to catch our episode with…

Ricardo Monzon of Somos Vida Cultura joins Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching to dispel the myth that no one wants to work anymore. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at 12N ET and learn the three things you can do right now to…

The Queen of Culture, Brittinay Lenhart joins Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching to talk about the cultural transformation occurring in the Hospitality market and why you should be ahead of the curve instead of behind it. Join us on Thursday, Jan, 26th at…

The team at "Training Bites" Podcast, Zana Usher and Tim O'rouke, join Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching to talk about the critical component of training and the gap that currently exists in our pot COVID marketplace. Join us on Thursday, Feb., 9th at…

Full Course Fund CEO Lauren Hernandez joins Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching to discuss the growing disparity of effective hospitality training and the expectations placed on new staff members without the requeesite4 skill sets, and how COVID ply made things worse. Join us…

Consultant Aaron Fish joins Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching to talk about hospitality in the senior living market segment. Join us at 12 N ET, Thursday, Jan. 12th. to find out the 3 Things that Senior Living Restaurant Operations do better than any…