Episode 70
Mastering the Craft
Chef Rich and Justin are joined by Joseph Leonardi who is director of operations at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts and one of only 72 Certified Master Chefs in America. In this in-depth episode, Chef Joseph shares the wisdom he has developed during his culinary journey and offers his views on everything from dealing with failure to beekeeping.
Be sure to follow Chef Rich and Justin on Twitter at @ChefRrupp and @jupehr.
Episode Notes
0:53 – Stay tuned for Nate’s Notes
2:36 – Being the expert
6:11 – Chef Joseph Leonardi joins the show
7:57 – Having a support system
10:34 – Mentoring other chefs
12:48 – Dealing with failure
15:12 – The test
18:31 – Responsibilities
20:22 – Networking with colleagues
23:25 – Success stories
24:40 – Chef Joseph’s culinary journey
30:11 – The educational side
32:53 – Shifting demographics
36:24 – Advice for elevating success in the kitchen
38:46 – Beekeeping and honey
50:24 – Competitive cooking
54:35 – Next steps
57:51 – Going out to eat
59:36 – Chef Joseph’s mantra
1:02:45 – Nate’s Notes
1:04:33 – Outro