Episodes
Chef Andre Natera on Leadership and Mentorship in the Culinary World Β In this episode of Chef's PSA podcast, host Andre Natera shares a special leadership interview originally planned for South by Southwest with Emmanuel LaRoche, host of the Flavors Unknown podcast. Natera discusses his culinary career, mentorship, and leadership philosophy, emphasizing discipline, consistency, and providing a supportive environment for creativity and growth. He also touches on his involvement in mentoring,...
Published 03/24/24
In this episode of Chef's PSA, host Andre Natera explores the concepts of 'best new' versus 'best old' in the culinary world, emphasizing the importance of longevity and consistency for restaurants. Natera reflects on conversations with chef friends about the challenges and expectations faced by new restaurants, noting the allure of awards but highlighting the critical balance between culinary creativity and business sustainability. He shares insights on why restaurants that have sustained...
Published 03/16/24
Published 03/16/24
In this episode of the Chefs PSA podcast, host Andre Natera explores the intricacies of seasonal cooking, offering insights on how to plan and adapt menus according to the seasons. Andre discusses the challenges and rewards of using seasonal ingredients, emphasizing the importance of understanding food transitions, reservation techniques, and the rediscovery of fermentation. The episode takes a deep dive into what each season offers, detailing specific produce, meats, and cooking methods...
Published 03/11/24
Chef Andre Natera hosts the Chef's PSA Podcast. In this episode, he emphasizes the importance of considering the business aspect of running a kitchen, along with maintaining creativity. He advises future restaurateurs to gain experience in managing a restaurant before they open their own. He underlines the significance of understanding costs, marketing, customer service, and market expectations. Andre shares his past mistakes and how he learned the hard way that not all creative dishes sell...
Published 03/03/24
In this exclusive episode of Chef's PSA Podcast, host Chef Andre Natera discusses his unconventional journey to success in his culinary career and his current endeavor. Andre provides valuable insights on discipline, willpower, and his effective morning routine which helped him excel in multiple arenas. He also talks about modern marketing strategies and the integration of social media into the culinary world. His experiences in the gym and as a chef inspire him to continually learn and...
Published 02/25/24
In this episode of the Chef's PSA podcast, host Andre Natera shares various tips and tricks that can be useful to chefs in their daily kitchen operations. He discusses the importance of a kitchen set up with a finishing station, creative uses of the Cryovac machine for more than just vacuum packing, and the advantage of pre-hydrating xanthan gum for thickening. Andre also gives insights on effective kitchen practices like using a scale for multiple measurements, using green oil, grinding...
Published 02/18/24
Chef's PSA Podcast: Preparing for the Big Day & Surviving Major Events In this episode of Chef's PSA Podcast, host Chef Andre Natera discusses preparations for big culinary events like Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine's Day. He shares his experiences as an executive chef during big events, points out common mistakes, and provides suggestions for planning, staffing, menu creation, and crisis management. Chef Andre also recommends several helpful resources to budding chefs and gives a sneak...
Published 02/12/24
Chef's PSA Podcast: Angry Brunch Episode Β  Host Andre Natera talks about his unfiltered, hilarious, and somewhat controversial dislike for brunch in this episode of the Chef's PSA Podcast. He humorously highlights the headaches and frustrations that many industry professionals face when dealing with brunch. Natera outlines the challenges of restaurant brunch service including last-minute customer walk-ins, menu planning, overworking, wastage, and coping with hangovers. Despite understanding...
Published 02/04/24
The Importance of Slow Success in the Culinary Field - Chef's PSA Podcast In this podcast episode, Host Andre Natera talks about the value of slow and diligent success versus rushed achievements in the culinary field. He discusses the urgency often prompted by social media, the importance of mentorship, and the risks of overly rapid career progression. Natera stresses the significance of gaining comprehensive experience by thoroughly working through all kitchen roles. He warns against the...
Published 01/29/24
Join host Andre Natera in this episode of the Chef's PSA podcast as they discuss the essential path for altering your menu. The discussion includes understanding critical paths, menu brainstorming, the importance of training and approval by stakeholders, and the forward-thinking strategy of planning seasonal menus in advance. The episode also introduces the food cost Oracle AI app and shares ideas on how AI could potentially streamline menu changes. Andre stresses the need for balance between...
Published 01/21/24
If you compromise on your standards it is a slippery slope to having none. Β  πŸ“˜ **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** πŸ“˜Β  Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills.Β  πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β  πŸ“š **ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS** πŸ“šΒ  Advance your culinary career with our must-read...
Published 01/14/24
Why using better ingredients is the secret to making great food. Discover the secret ingredient to culinary perfection in our latest episode. Dive in for a journey of precision and passion in the kitchen. Β  πŸ“˜ **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** πŸ“˜Β  Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills.Β  πŸ”— Download on Gumroad :...
Published 01/08/24
Why is it important to pay attention to details in cooking or running a kitchen? Let’s cuss and discuss! Β  πŸ“˜ **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** πŸ“˜Β  Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills.Β  πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β  πŸ“š **ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS** πŸ“šΒ  Advance your culinary career...
Published 12/31/23
Lets talk about what my TOP 2024 Food and Beverage industry trends are. Let’s cuss and discuss! Β  πŸ“˜ **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** πŸ“˜Β  Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills.Β  πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β  πŸ“š **ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS** πŸ“šΒ  Advance your culinary career with our...
Published 12/24/23
Why you can make something perfectly and Chefs will tell you that you're making it wrong. Let’s cuss and discuss! Β  πŸ“˜ **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** πŸ“˜Β  Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills.Β  πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β  πŸ“š **ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS** πŸ“šΒ  Advance your culinary...
Published 12/17/23
If you want to have a great service, what are the steps you need to take to ensure its success? Let’s cuss and discuss! Β  πŸ“˜ **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** πŸ“˜Β  Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills.Β  πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β  πŸ“š **ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS** πŸ“šΒ  Advance your...
Published 12/11/23
Will A.I. replace you? What is it like being the F.N.G. for new cooks and chefs, what is in my crystal ball? Let’s cuss and discuss! Β  πŸ“˜ **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** πŸ“˜Β  Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills.Β  πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β  πŸ“š **ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS** πŸ“šΒ ...
Published 12/03/23
On this episode of Chef’s PSA, we why becoming a chef is the exception in the culinary industry and not the rule. Let’s break it down on what that means and how you can escape this. Β  πŸ“š **FREE EBOOKS FOR CHEFS!** πŸ“š Get your hands on my free eBooks to elevate your cooking skills! Donations are appreciated but not required. 100 BASIC RECIPES, CULINARY DICTIONARY, GUIDE TO OPENING A RESTAURANT πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β πŸ“– **BUY MY BOOKS** πŸ“– Invest in your...
Published 11/26/23
On this episode of Chef’s PSA, we discuss some Red Flags to look out for when hiring and taking a job as a chef or cook. Let’s break it down on what that means and how you can escape this. Β  πŸ“š **FREE EBOOKS FOR CHEFS!** πŸ“š Get your hands on my free eBooks to elevate your cooking skills! Donations are appreciated but not required. 100 BASIC RECIPES, CULINARY DICTIONARY, GUIDE TO OPENING A RESTAURANT πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β πŸ“– **BUY MY BOOKS** πŸ“– Invest...
Published 11/26/23
On this episode of Chef’s PSA, we discuss how no matter how much things change some things remain the same. πŸ“š **FREE EBOOKS FOR CHEFS!** πŸ“š Get your hands on my free eBooks to elevate your cooking skills! Donations are appreciated but not required. 100 BASIC RECIPES, CULINARY DICTIONARY, GUIDE TO OPENING A RESTAURANT πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β πŸ“– **BUY MY BOOKS** πŸ“– Invest in your culinary growth with my essential books! - Culinary Leadership...
Published 11/11/23
On this episode of Chef’s PSA, we discuss the Social Currency of being a chef in a kitchen. How do you get "Street Cred". Let’s break it down on what that means and how you can escape this. Β  πŸ“š **FREE EBOOKS FOR CHEFS!** πŸ“š Get your hands on my free eBooks to elevate your cooking skills! Donations are appreciated but not required. 100 BASIC RECIPES, CULINARY DICTIONARY, GUIDE TO OPENING A RESTAURANT πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β πŸ“– **BUY MY BOOKS** πŸ“–...
Published 11/05/23
On this episode of Chef’s PSA, we discuss How to Correct Course when things are not going correctly. Let’s break it down on what that means and how you can escape this. Β  πŸ“š **FREE EBOOKS FOR CHEFS!** πŸ“š Get your hands on my free eBooks to elevate your cooking skills! Donations are appreciated but not required. 100 BASIC RECIPES, CULINARY DICTIONARY, GUIDE TO OPENING A RESTAURANT πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β πŸ“– **BUY MY BOOKS** πŸ“– Invest in your culinary...
Published 10/29/23
On this episode of Chef’s PSA, we discuss how times are changing in the culinary world, and how did we get here. We discuss some of the histories of kitchen culture. Β  πŸ“š **FREE EBOOKS FOR CHEFS!** πŸ“š Get your hands on my free eBooks to elevate your cooking skills! Donations are appreciated but not required. 100 BASIC RECIPES, CULINARY DICTIONARY, GUIDE TO OPENING A RESTAURANT πŸ”— Download on Gumroad : https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ Β  Β πŸ“– **BUY MY BOOKS** πŸ“– Invest in your culinary growth...
Published 10/22/23
In this episode of Chef’s PSA, we discuss how to find out what type of chef you want to become. What is the correct career path for you, and how to leave a job as a professional. Let’s break it down on what that means and how you can escape this. Β  πŸ“š **FREE EBOOKS FOR CHEFS!** πŸ“š Get your hands on my free eBooks to elevate your cooking skills! Donations are appreciated but not required. 100 BASIC RECIPES, CULINARY DICTIONARY, GUIDE TO OPENING A RESTAURANT πŸ”— Download on Gumroad :...
Published 10/15/23