Steve is a true Hospitality Hero! He sets the standard with his work ethic and showing up for the younger generation as a leader and mentor. Steve demonstrates daily what it really means to be a world-class chef by “simply” working hard.
He is also a four time James Beard nominee (2015/2016/2017/2018), Food and Wine Peoples Best Chef (2016), Star Chefs Chef of the year award (2018) and he may have BEAT! Bobby Flay on his own show...
Today we talk about:
His view on Mentorship
Employee Retention + Development
Engagement with his teams and local community
Oak at Fourteenth Culinary Olympics (celebrating the younger generations allowing creativity)
His new Pizzeria NEW YORKESE in Boulder Colorado at the new Avanti
