Steve is founder of Cooking In Mind.
Has worked in kitchens in the UK and Ireland including the 2019 Irish Country House of the year Ballyvolane House in County Cork.
Steve is an advocate for the positivity of running and yoga within the hospitality industry.
“I am a firm believer that by using staff mental wellbeing as a focus when planning new staff, menus and management style you will get the most from the kitchen”
“My top tip is simple. Never ever create any fear within the kitchen. The old fashioned idea that if a chef is scared of failure you will get more from them is a myth. It may may work once. But they will immediately lose all respect and will in essense work to rule”
“Create a team. Create friendship. Create a space where your team is hungry to succeed and focusing on what it would feel like to create something special”
“Look after yourself first. Ensure your mental health is in a good place otherwise looking after your team is impossible. Get out and run. Encourage your team to run. Practice yoga regularly. This is my passion. To demonstrate to chefs the power of yoga”
“Be passionate about what you do. And be more kind.”