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From Chef to CFO: Building a People-First Hospitality Brand – Adam Hayes | Episode 10
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Adam Hayes, CFO & Co-Owner of Larkin’s Restaurant Group, shares his journey from fry cook to executive chef to financial leader — and how he’s building a people-first hospitality brand that thrives.
In this episode, we talk about:
- His transition from chef to CFO
- Building a leadership bench across multiple locations
- Scaling culture without compromise
- Why “Be NICE” guides every decision
- How to hire and retain the right people
- The unexpected leadership boost of a kitchen pushup challenge
🎧 Watch & Listen:
- Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9_cvNzHkBzs
- “Be NICE” Teaser: https://youtube.com/shorts/BANepIgLIrg?feature=share
- Pushup Challenge Teaser: https://youtube.com/shorts/cW7t9TRVL_w
🔗 Resources & Links:
- Learn more: https://www.jasonebrooks.com/podcast
- Join the Leadership Circle: https://www.aimdrivescale.com/
Chapters
1. Introduction to Adam Hayes (00:00:00)
2. From Chef to Executive Leadership (00:08:38)
3. Building a Balanced Leadership Team (00:15:04)
4. The "Be Nice" Culture Philosophy (00:25:16)
5. Leadership Lessons and Inspiration (00:34:57)
6. Celebrating 20 Years of Larkin's (00:48:41)
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