Are you a leader worth following?
This Weekend: Chef Conference Pop-up Workshop in Philly
Leadership isn’t black and white—it’s full of color. It’s the daily decisions, big and small, that shape culture, build trust, and determine whether people stay or walk away. Without clear values and intention, leadership becomes unstable, leaving teams lost and uninspired.
At the Chef Conference we are gathering to connect, learn, and be inspired. But inspiration can fade without action. Let’s take action together.
What will you take home?
What shift will you make?
This industry won’t change on its own.
The Event: Are you a leader worth following?
Leadership is a relationship. Join us after the Chef Conference’s Sunday sessions for a meaningful gathering and lively (NA) sips.
$35 registration (includes beverages)
20-25 hospitality leaders and friends
30 minutes to gather for cocktails and browse the art
1-1.5 hour group workshop and discussion
30 more minutes to make deeper connections
This isn’t about finding a perfect formula—it’s about discovering what leadership feels like when it’s rooted in clarity and purpose. We communicate our values in the way we lead a room, the way we guide a team, and the way we show up every day.
Our Sponsors: Brought to you by the amazing folks over at The Pathfinder and The People’s Gallery Project.
Where: The People’s Gallery Project
When: Sunday, April 6th after the Chef’s Conference at 3:30pm
Hosts: Contributors to How My Restaurant Works
Courtney Blake is an advisor and consultant whose business design work bridges human-centered systems thinking and leadership development. Courtney holds an MBA with a concentration in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco, a Masters Certificate in Hospitality Management with a focus in Foodservice Management from Cornell University, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Leadership at Gonzaga University. She is the Owner and Managing Director of Pilot Light Consulting where she works with hospitality founders and start up teams to bring their vision to life and is a partner at OWL Bakery in Asheville, NC.
Miranda Escalante is an educator and consultant whose work is founded on the belief that there are no secrets. She is the co-chair of Asheville, NC’s chapter of Restaurant Workers United and co-founder of “Purple Teeth”, a pop-up wine club. She has worked as the General Manager of Edison Craft Ales + Kitchen, the Beverage Director and General Manager of the Montford Rooftop Bar at Hilton DoubleTree, and many other front of house positions throughout her 18 year career in the hospitality industry. She works to bring education and best practices to the hospitality industry through her work with Pilot Light Consulting.
Are you ready? Register today.