Thinking about becoming a chef? In this episode of 8ighty 6ix, we sit down with a seasoned culinary pro Chef Vern Jr to break down what it really takes to thrive in the kitchen. From the long hours and high-pressure environments to the creativity, passion, and hustle required, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the chef life.Whether you’re just starting out, considering culinary school, or already working the line, this episode gives you an honest, unfiltered look into the world of professional cooking.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe if you love hospitality stories and want more episodes like this!🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Follow 8ighty6ix on IG:@__8ighty6ix to find all the best clips.

On this episode of 8ighty 6ix we have Jamieson Holloway aka Chef Jamie, one of the young hot chefs in ATL! Listen to him talk about his upbringing and how it pushed him to keep pursuing his culinary dreams. We talk about how he was Marriotts Student of the Year!! He also talks about his specialty pizza and how he has changed and grown throughout his time in the industry. You don't want to miss this!!!

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Welcome back to 8ighty 6ix! Today we are here with David Gonzales, seasoned FOH worker who is currently a shift supervisor. Today we dive into how Zaxby's started his hospitality journey & how he gets ready for a Friday night. We also dive into what he thinks he would be doing if he wasn't in hospitality.

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Today we sit down with Lauren Hatcher, Gm of Tio Luchos. We discuss how she transitioned from Cosmetology to Hospitality. We go through our Muss & Turners adventures and how the state of the industry has changed. We go into depth about the FOH vs BOH war that has been ongoing for centuries and much more!! You don't want to miss this one.

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Today we sit down with Chef Bredda of Bredda's Kitchen, Jamaican food at its finest. We talk about his biggest obstacles in starting and growing his business. We talk about different cultures of food that we enjoy. We also explore different events and catering opportunities that helped our career.Sorry for the lighting mishap (video version)Check out Chef Bredda...IG & TikTok: breddaskitchenCheck out 8ighty 6ix on all platforms you listen to podcast at. Follow 8ighty 6ixIG:__8ighty6ixFor cooking videosIG: _chefvernjrOrder Up!!!

Welcome back!!! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of 8ighty 6ix. Today we are discussing the Top 10 Kitchen Cons. Long hours, late nights & early morning & unpredictable hours.

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We back!! This episode we talk about the top 10 best reasons to work in a kitchen. We all know food is going to be a MAJOR one of them.

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King's Coffee makes a return!!!

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King's Coffee is back and better than ever with new co-host owner of Stability-2-Freedom, Tyrone Smith!!

We are bringing conversation to a whole new level and are excited to bring everyone some great content.

This episode we are talking about our 2024 review & living in the current state of the world.

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On this episode of 8ighty 6ix we have Chef Chelsea Jeffries from Pitsburgh, PA coming to bless the podcast with her presence! We talked about culinary school (where we met 13 years ago!!!), here experience traveling all over and working in different kitchen, her challenges working in a kitchen and her views for her business. You don't want to miss this one!!

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Happy holidays and a happy new year!! We are bringing you a special holiday episode this week with the top 10 kitchen lingo created! I use this lingo so much it's a part of my everyday life. We will be back with a new episode January 8th after the holidays. I hope you are ready!!

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