Belle English on Building Culinary Teams That Thrive on Curiosity and Chemistry

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Restaurant Ready

Matt Jennings

40 episodes

3 days ago

RESTAURANT READY: THE BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Restaurant Ready is your backstage pass to the inner workings of the hospitality industry’s brightest stars. This podcast promises authentic discussions with the most influential chefs, restaurateurs, and food media experts. Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Matt Jennings, along with the MAJC team, helm this weekly podcast. In each episode, industry veterans sit down for candid conversations revealing the honest stories behind their achievements, exploring the strategies, philosophies, and lessons learned along the way that shaped their path to success. Learn from the guests’ unique formula for creating consistent positive results in their business and personal lives. Restaurant Ready delivers unparalleled value for restaurant owners, chefs, and managers looking to elevate their careers and businesses. Listen in for a unique, no-holds-barred exploration of what it takes to thrive in the competitive world of hospitality. With each episode, we will discuss the state of the industry, the challenges we face and how to approach them, and ideas from the experts on how to best prepare yourself for success. You'll walk away with new ideas, and inspiration, as well as a greater sense of community and support as you drive your own success story.

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Belle English on Building Culinary Teams That Thrive on Curiosity and Chemistry

Restaurant Ready

43 minutes

3 days ago

Belle English on Building Culinary Teams That Thrive on Curiosity and Chemistry

Belle English is the Culinary Director at Williams-Sonoma, leading the brand’s Test Kitchen and overseeing recipe development, product innovation, and culinary content. A Boston native who grew up in her family’s restaurants, English opened her own bakery at 17 and went on to work with America’s Test Kitchen before joining Williams-Sonoma. In this episode, English shares lessons on creativity, leadership, and authenticity, plus a rare look behind the scenes of one of America’s most iconic culinary brands.

Takeaways

Build confidence by mastering the rules before breaking them
Stay authentic, and success will follow genuine passion
Creativity thrives when process meets play
Hire for curiosity and work ethic, not just credentials
Chemistry in the kitchen matters as much as skill
Nostalgia and innovation can coexist in brand storytelling
Leadership means empowering others to teach and create
Great teams balance aspiration with attainability
Measure success through fulfillment, not metrics
Legacy brands stay relevant by evolving with purpose

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