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From Garnish Guy to Culinary Mechanic: Building Systems, Culture & Leadership with Simon Zatyrka
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What does it take to grow from a 16-year-old garnish guy to a leadership consultant shaping kitchen culture nationwide?
In this episode of The Leadership Table, host Jason E. Brooks sits down with Simon Zatyrka, founder of Culinary Mechanic, to unpack lessons learned from decades in the trenches of the hospitality industry.
In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Simon’s journey from the line to leadership
✅ The leadership rejection that became his turning point
✅ Building a positive and productive kitchen culture
✅ Why asking more questions makes you a better leader
✅ The importance of systems, recipes, and communication in restaurant operations
✅ Believing in your team’s desire to succeed
About Simon Zatyrka:
Simon is the founder of Culinary Mechanic, where he helps restaurant leaders streamline operations, build stronger teams, and create sustainable kitchen cultures. Learn more at https://culinarymechanic.com.
Connect with Simon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonzatyrka/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culinary.mechanic/
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Chapters
1. Journey from Garnish Guy to Chef (00:00:00)
2. The Turning Point in Leadership (00:06:07)
3. Birth of Culinary Mechanic (00:14:09)
4. Key Leadership Lessons (00:18:23)
5. Creating Positive Kitchen Culture (00:27:39)
6. Dream Leadership Round Table (00:32:03)
7. Final Thoughts and Connections (00:39:53)
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