Chef Lamar Moore shares how tweaking a single side dish led to a top seller—and why it’s essential to stay flexible when crafting a menu.

Takeaways:

• Listen to your guests—feedback can lead to big wins.
• Balance creative intent with practical results.
• Simplicity often leads to the most profitable dishes.

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Chef Lamar Moore explains how to design menus that reflect both your brand and your community—while offering something guests can’t get anywhere else.

Takeaways:

• Know your local competition and fill the gap.
• Test new dishes with pop-ups or specials.
• Limit your menu to increase quality and reduce overwhelm.

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Chef Lamar Moore shares how food scraps become opportunity—from family meals to specials—and why sustainability starts with respect for ingredients.

Takeaways:

• Use every part of the ingredient to reduce waste and cut costs.
• Sustainability isn’t trendy—it’s fundamental to smart cooking.
• Family meal can be a great way to repurpose quality scraps.

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Chef Lamar Moore opens up about burnout, therapy, and the steps he takes to stay healthy while leading in a high-pressure environment.

Takeaways:

• Long hours can take a toll—rest and recovery are essential.
• Therapy, balance, and physical health all support mental clarity.
• Leaders must model sustainable habits for their teams.

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Chef Lamar Moore reflects on his journey to ownership, representation, and the impact of being a Black operator in a major market like downtown Chicago.

Takeaways:

• Visibility matters—representation inspires future leaders.
• Ownership means accountability, storytelling, and mentorship.
• Your restaurant can become a platform for others to rise.

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Chef Lamar Moore shares how mentorship shaped his career and how he now gives back by supporting the next generation of chefs—inside and outside the kitchen.

Takeaways:

• Mentorship includes life, career, and emotional support.
• Create space for people to grow into leadership roles.
• Mentoring is a long game—invest in people’s whole journey.

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Chef Lamar Moore dives into the soft skills that define great leadership—especially in high-stress kitchens—and why coaching with respect matters more than ever.

Takeaways:

• Praise loudly, criticize privately.
• One-on-one communication builds trust and clarity.
• Sometimes, managing means helping people find a better fit elsewhere.

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Chef Lamar Moore shares how building consistency across the team—from dishwashers to chefs—drives operational success and guest satisfaction.

Takeaways:

• Efficiency means teaching everyone the why, not just the how.
• Consistency in recipes and plating leads to better guest experiences.
• Use every part of an ingredient to reduce waste and build flavor.

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Chef Lamar Moore explains how authenticity, partnerships, and personality built his social following and brought diners into his restaurant.

Takeaways:

• Authentic content resonates more than curated perfection.
• Only promote brands you believe in and actually use.
• Viral success can be unplanned—but only happens when you’re real.

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Chef Lamar Moore explains how staying relevant means embracing generational change, social media dynamics, and empowering younger staff to lead through creativity.

Takeaways:

• Social presence and ambiance drive today’s customer traffic.
• Collaboration and youth insight keep menus fresh and diverse.
• Great leaders evolve, stepping back to let the next wave step forward.

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