Inside the Life of an Executive Chef: What No One Tells You

What’s it really like being an executive chef? In this episode of Chef’s PSA Podcast, André Natera pulls back the curtain on the day-to-day life of culinary leadership at the highest level. From restaurant kitchens to luxury hotels, discover the routines, responsibilities, and relentless pursuit of excellence that define the role.

Learn what separates top chefs from the rest—how they plan, manage teams, solve problems, and build culture, all while keeping the standards sky-high.

Whether you're an aspiring chef, a line cook with ambition, or a culinary student trying to understand the road ahead, this is your inside look at what it truly means to manage like an executive chef.

Episode Chapters:
02:05 – Introduction to Culinary Leadership Fundamentals
03:19 – A Day in the Life of an Executive Chef
09:37 – The Reality of Running a Restaurant Kitchen
15:40 – Life as an Executive Chef in a Luxury Hotel
20:14 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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