The Burnt Chef Journal

Hannah Walters talks Boiling Point on World Mental Health Day

This week we're bringing you an extra special episode, as we share the interview we hosted with Hannah Walters on World Mental Health Day.

 

Hannah Walters, star of Boiling Point, and Kris Hall talk about World Mental Health day and touch upon the topics within series.

Philip Barantini reaching Boiling Point

We have just hit 100,000 downloads on The Burnt Chef Journal podcast, and perfect timing so, as we release our latest episode with Boiling Point Director and Producer, Philip Barantini!

After 20 years of being in front of the camera, as well as working in hospitality, Philip Barantini transitioned into directing in the late 2010s - making his first short film with the award winning 'Seconds Out'. He then followed up working with the BIFA nominated short film 'Boiling Point', starring Stephen Graham, which was then adapted into the hotly anticipated, BBC1 drama series.

Philip is a fantastic individual and incredible human being, who is refreshingly honest as he shares with us his own experiences of working in hospitality.

 

We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Uncovering the Secrets of Great Retention - IoH in Conversation

The Institute of Hospitality hosted an open networking event where Kris Hall, The Burnt Chef Project Founder & CEO, alongside his guest Scot Turner, Managing Director of Auden Hospitality, held a conversation about 'Uncovering the Secrets of Great Retention'.

 

If you want to see what workplaces should really be looking at when it comes down to retention, then this is a great episode for you. 

Ask us anything!

We asked you to get involved with an extra special episode of The Burnt Chef Journal Podcast - 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲:

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 - Founder of Auden Hospitality
𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗼 - Founder of QAB Leadership Ltd
𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 - A passionate cook from Ibiza, and founder of Euphoria.
𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 - Founder and CEO of Benchmark Sixty Restaurant Services.

 

You don't want to miss this! 

Christopher Follari - Culinary Director and Burnt Chef Ambassador

Another episode from the archives, of when Kris Hall was joined by Christopher Follari, former Global Director of Culinary for Sodexo, and now Culinary Director for Good Eating Company (US) and has since become a US based Ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project. 

 

Christopher has worked in hospitality since the age of 15, starting off as a busboy and dishwasher. Over the years he has held positions from Executive Chef to Global Director of Culinary. During this time, he has had his share of challenges with burnout due to the daily stress and everything that comes with the pressure of leading culinary teams. One of the keys to overcoming these challenges has been a healthy lifestyle which includes healthy eating, exercise, the elimination of alcohol and staying connected with like minded people.

 

A conversation with some insights you may find interesting!

 

The elephant in the room - live from the Restaurants Canada Show

On 10th April 2023, The Burnt Chef Founder, Kris Hall joined Ambassador Jim Taylor in a 'fire side' chat about recruitment, mental health and retention at the Restaurants Canada Show.

 

Enjoy this extra special episode, recorded live from the show.

Nitisha Patel - Development Chef and Food Consultant

We've dug back into the archives to play a previously unreleased episode from covid times.

Joining Kris is Development Chef and Food Consultant, Nitisha Patel.

Nitisha has dedicated her life to exploring food and flavour and founded her business in 2017. Which has since gone on to be recognised as a leading, nationwide, independent consultancy in hospitality, food manufacturing and product development.

Read more about Nitisha here ➡️ www.nitishapatel.com

Razzak Mirjan - Founder of Beder

Kris had an eye opening conversation with the Founder of Beder, Razzak Mirjan.

 

Razzak lost his brother, Beder, unexpectedly in April 2017 when he decided to take his own life at the age of 18.

 

Sine then, Razzak and his family have taken a collective decision to work to increase awareness around mental health and suicide prevention, in order to reduce the number of people suffering in silence and feeling that taking their own life is the only option.

 

It's amazing to see organisations and charities working in different fields and using different initiatives to help open these conversations.

 

Visit the Beder website here: www.beder.org.uk

Anita Guru - The Mind Coach

This week Kris is joined by Anita Guru.

Kris first met Anita on this podcast, and have both since been judges for the This Can Happen global awards, which is a mental health awards initiative designed to recognise those who are doing fantastic things in the field of mental health and well-being.

This conversation was a learning curve for Kris, as Anita discusses her studies in Psychology. She is also a passionate advocate for eradicating mental health stigma, and raising awareness for mental health, mental illness and accessing support. Anita talks openly about her experience of being an inpatient, and experiencing complex PTSD, and how this has impacted her, and how she has recovered. Anita touches on her experiences of grief, infertility and trauma which led to the deterioration of her mental health.

 

Since this podcast, Anita has joined The Burnt Chef Project as a Mental Health Trainer, and continues to support others on their journey.

 

Thank you Anita for sparking a conversation that will hopefully support others through their own experiences, or those hoping to expand their knowledge.

 

Check out Anita's website here  https://www.anitagurumindcoach.com/ 

Find her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/_themindcoach_

A marketing masterclass for the time (and budget!) restricted.

Struggling to assign money and headspace to strengthen your marketing plan for the year ahead?
Short on ideas and inspiration on how to attract new customers?

Take a listen to this masterclass, recorded live at the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering show earlier this year and hear from hospitality professionals who will share their stories of strategising, how to unearth your USP and the secret to achieving the long sought after omnipresence.

Featuring:
Gemma Rollason, Partnership and Fundraising Manager - Hospitality Rising
Kris Hall, Founder - The Burnt Chef Project
David Bevan, Founder & CEO - The Love Your Pub Group
Andy Lennox, Managing Director / Owner - Fired Up Collective