In this episode, we discuss the value of getting work experience before attending hospitality or culinary school, getting experience working for others before opening your own restaurant, the definition of service, how to motivate your staff, overcoming the fear of failure, showing your staff you care with family meal, training your staff to the change you want to see in the industry, developing your brand and concept, and how dedication to success can be both a strength and weakness.

Originating from upstate New York, since the age of six, Chef Christopher Bates knew he wanted a career the Hospitality Industry. He would go onto attend Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in NY. Today Chef Bates is the Co- of FLX Hospitality Family which includes of FLX Table and FLX Wienery, and Element Winery, all three located in upstate NY.