Curtis Stone: Leading with Vision, Longevity & Culinary Storytelling | On The Pass Ep. 132

Success in hospitality isn’t just about one great season, it’s about building something that lasts. In this episode of On The Pass, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Chef Curtis Stone — acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author, media personality, and now the force behind Woodend at Maroma by Belmond in Riviera Maya.

Curtis has built a career that spans restaurants, television, products, and events. Here, he opens up about the leadership lessons that drive him, the role of vulnerability in today’s kitchens, and his vision for the future of culinary storytelling in an era of TikTok and virality.

In this episode, we explore:
How Curtis leads with vision across multiple arenas
Creating ownership and buy-in with teams
Vulnerability, grit, and the “inner game” of leadership
The future of food and storytelling in the digital age
His newest project, Woodend at Maroma by Belmond, and his collaboration with Mexico’s culture and ingredients

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