The Burnt Chef Journal

By: The Burnt Chef Project
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the regular addition of The Burnt Chef Journal hosted by Kris Hall founder of The Burnt Chef Project. Join us as we explore mental health and wellbeing within the hospitality world and talk openly with our guests about the journey through their careers and experiences with mental health and stress. Listen whilst prepping, on your break, at the gym or at home as we discuss what a mentally healthy hospitality workplace looks like. We hope that you enjoy the content and that you find the open conversations refreshingly honest, relatable and potentially provide some tools to use to benefit you or your team.
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Episodes
  • Bridging the Gap: Balancing Employer and Employee Needs with Planday
    Sep 19 2024
    In this episode of The Burnt Chef Journal, Kris Hall is joined by Chris Blaine, the CCO of workforce management platform Planday. Listen in as we discuss the evolving attitudes of shift workers post-COVID, the importance of building trust and connection between managers and employees, and the unique challenges and perspectives of the younger Gen Z workforce entering the hospitality industry. This conversation provides insights on how technology and communication can help shift-based businesses find equilibrium between operational needs and employee well-being to improve retention. Learn more about Chris: Chris joined Planday in 2022 as Chief Customer Officer following 6 1/2 years at Sojern as Managing Director for the EMEA and APAC businesses. He has also held leadership positions in Sales, Customer Success and Marketing at Intuit and Dell. Chris' goal is to ensure customers are at the centre of everything we do at Planday, from how we attract, to how we sell, to how we support & serve. He holds an MBA in Marketing from The College of William & Mary and a BA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. Learn more about Planday here: www.planday.com
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    54 mins
  • Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project interviewed on DubaiEye 103.8
    Sep 5 2024

    We have put a slight spin on this week's episode, as Kris Hall, the founder of The Burnt Chef Project, becomes the interviewee during an insightful interview on DubaiEye 103.8.

    Kris discusses his mission to tackle mental health issues within the hospitality industry, as well as the challenges faced by chefs and hospitality workers, the project's impact, and his vision for a healthier work environment in one of the most demanding industries.

    Listen in to learn more about our important initiative and how we are changing the conversation around mental health in hospitality.

    The Burnt Chef Journal is proudly sponsored by Planday.

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    16 mins
  • Championing Change: The Burnt Chef Project's Impact on Hospitality with Libby Paynton and James Burton
    Aug 29 2024

    Joining our hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen on this episode of Hospitality Highlights we have:

    ⭐ Libby Paynton - Marketing & Sustainability Manager of United Fresh

    ⭐ James Burton - Senior Sous of Pig and Butcher in Islington.

    We will be diving into an insightful discussion on The Burnt Chef Project's mission, services, and impact on the hospitality industry.

    🗣️ Our guests will share personal experiences, highlighting how being part of The Burnt Chef Project has benefited both James and Libby in their personal lives and careers.

    🗣️ We’ll explore the services offered by The Burnt Chef Project that James has utilized, why he needed them, and his prior knowledge of the project.

    🗣️ As an ambassador, Libby will share how she discovered The Burnt Chef Project, what motivated her to become an ambassador, and what the role entails.

    🗣️ Kris Hall will discuss the creation of the ambassador scheme, its growth, and its current size compared to the initial vision five years ago.

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    36 mins

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