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The Burnt Chef JournalAuthor: The Burnt Chef Project
Welcome to the regular addition of The Burnt Chef Journal hosted by Kris Hall founder of The Burnt Chef Project. Join us as we explore mental health and wellbeing within the hospitality world and talk openly with our guests about the journey through their careers and experiences with mental health and stress. Listen whilst prepping, on your break, at the gym or at home as we discuss what a mentally healthy hospitality workplace looks like. We hope that you enjoy the content and that you find the open conversations refreshingly honest, relatable and potentially provide some tools to use to benefit you or your team. Language: en Genres: Business, Health & Fitness, Management, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Kindness, Culture & Long-Term Success: Season Finale with Chris Tripoli
Episode 157
Friday, 14 November, 2025
In our final episode before The Burnt Chef Journal takes a well-earned pause until 2026, we’re joined by hospitality veteran and leadership advisor Chris Tripoli for a deep and energising conversation about what truly drives long-term success in our industry: people. Chris shares why “Happy Staff = Happy Guests” isn’t just a slogan - it’s a strategy. We explore the shift from simply managing people to genuinely leading them, and how today’s workforce is searching for more than a pay cheque. They want belonging, purpose, contribution, and appreciation - and when they get it, stress drops, burnout decreases, and performance naturally rises. Drawing on decades of lessons learned, Chris unpacks the principles that shaped his career: Lead with kindness Respect and integrity cost nothing but return everything Listen to understand, not just to advise People-first environments reduce negativity and unlock productivity Winning isn’t about working more - it’s about working better with people We also look ahead to the next decade of workplace culture in hospitality: improved training, ongoing development, healthier work–life balance, and the continued evolution toward environments where people feel safe, valued, and supported. Chris leaves us - and his younger self - with timeless advice: slow down, ask questions, and let knowledge help you enjoy the journey. As this series wraps, we want to thank every listener, guest, and supporter who has joined us on this mission to improve mental health and wellbeing across hospitality. The Burnt Chef Journal will return in 2026, stronger than ever. Until then - take care of yourselves, and each other.
