If your kitchen is held together by heroics, this episode is your reset. Chef Gerald Chin (Head of Culinary, MINA Group) breaks down how 30+ restaurants stay sharp: a non-negotiable expediting system, real SOPs everyone can find and use, and weekly manager reviews that grow leaders instead of babysitting them. We talk patience, holding the line on standards, and why fun and clarity can live in the same kitchen. If you’re chasing consistency, culture, and operational clarity without burning out your best people, this one’s for you.

You’ll hear practical plays for restaurant systems, kitchen leadership, chef culture, and what it takes to run a restaurant that doesn’t depend on a superhero chef.

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Website: https://theminagroup.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-chin-a9676437/

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