In this episode with Chef Anne Kearney, we discuss:

• How to properly taste food.
• Never walking past a piece of trash. Respecting your space.
• Only hiring committed people.
• Constantly pushing your people toward perfection.
• Excellence as a standard.
• Making an example of those who are doing it right.
• Finding a good boss.
• Taking care of your people.
• Constantly adapting.

Chef Anne Kearney is a graduate of the Greater Cincinnati Culinary Arts Academy. She would continue on to New Orleans where she grew under the mentorship of the John Neal and the Emeril Lagasse. Eventually, Kearney had the opportunity to purchase Peristyle restaurant 1995. in 2004 Kearney returned back to Ohio and opened Rue Dumaine.

Show notes…

Favorite Success Quote or Mantra.

“Taste is everything.”

“Make something good today.”

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Knowledge bombs

1. Which “it factor” habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success?

   • Perservierence.

2. What is your biggest weakness?

   • Overworking.

3. What’s one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview?

   •  Ask, “What do you cook for yourself?”

4. What’s a current challenge? How are you dealing with it?

   • Sourcing ingredients.

5. Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team.

   • Look clean.

6. What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff?

   • Make eye contact and smile.

7. What’s one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner?
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8. Share an online resource or tool.

   • Eventbrite

9. If you got the news that you’d be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be?

   1. love what you do.
   2. Family and friends are important.
   3. Taste is everything.

Contact Info

anne@chefannekearny.com

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Huge thanks to Anne Kearny for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!

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