Chef's PSA Podcast

André Natera | Chef's PSA Media•chefspsa.com

The no-nonsense chef podcast for culinary leaders. Chef's PSA with André Natera gives cooks direct insight into kitchen management and what separates the pros from the rest. Featuring conversations with James Beard Award winners, Top Chef champions, and Bocuse d'Or competitors, we reveal the Michelin standards and discipline required to build a serious career. Weekly mentorship for BOH pros who want to GET CHEF BRAINS. https://chefspsa.com

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Episodes

The Mental Blocks Ep 26

Blocks, Creativity, Confidence and Morning Routines

Dec 25, 2022•26 min

Will A Chef Fail Without Recipes? Ep. 25

Lets steel man both sides of the argument on recipes

Dec 18, 2022•24 min

What Makes a Chef? Ep. 24

Let's talk about the term chef, it gets thrown around. Why does it get thrown around and are all chefs the same?

Dec 11, 2022•22 min

Marketing Yourself As A Chef Ep.23

How to stand out as a chef by marketing yourself.

Dec 04, 2022•20 min

Chef Charlie Trotter Documentary and Line Cook Survival Ep.22

We discuss the documentary Love Charlie and how Charlie Trotter impacted me and a generation of chefs.

Nov 27, 2022•18 min

Restaurant Mental Exercise for Chefs Ep. 21

On this episode I take you through a mental exercise to help you think of what you need to open a restaurant.

Nov 20, 2022•15 min

Food Festivals & My Thoughts On Them Ep. 20

How to navigate the world of food festivals as a chef and cook.

Nov 13, 2022•19 min

How to Create Your Kitchen Culture Ep. 19

How to go about creating a professional kitchen culture as a chef.

Nov 06, 2022•28 min

The Sacrifices of Being a Chef Ep. 18

Working in hard kitchens, the physical and mental toll, and how can we do better?

Oct 30, 2022•25 min

Cut the Tape, Fold Your Towels, Attention to Detail Ep. 17

Why attention to some details like cutting tape and folding towels is important in the kitchen.

Oct 23, 2022•16 min

How to Survive as a Line Cook pt. 2 Ep. 16

We talk off site events, Kitchen Karate, Halloween Ninjas and more.

Oct 16, 2022•25 min

How to Survive as a Line Cook part 1 Ep. 15

Part 1 one on line cook advice for new line cooks. Set up breakdown, prep, and mental health.

Oct 09, 2022•24 min•Ep. 15

I Answer Your Questions Part Due Ep. 14

How to develop your taste, what is the future of culinary and who is the greatest rapper ever.

Oct 02, 2022•30 min

I Answer Your Most Pondered Chef Questions Ep. 13

Chef André Natera engages listeners in a Q&A, sharing his perspective on who he considers the best chef (Thomas Keller) and why he's hesitant about culinary TV shows. He discusses the evolving food industry, highlighting the importance of authenticity and skill over raw talent, and provides practical advice on dealing with burnout and staying calm during kitchen rushes. The episode also touches on his past podcast, the amusing origin of 'magic chef juice,' his focus on mentoring over food content, future book ideas, and his current contentment outside a full-time kitchen role.

Sep 25, 2022•29 min

What is it like to be a New Executive Chef Ep. 12

What I wish I knew before I become an executive chef.

Sep 18, 2022•17 min

Creativity Versus Technique Ep. 11

I will break down what I think is more important for a chef and cook and also share the method I use to be creative.

Sep 11, 2022•27 min

Working in Restaurants, Hotels, and Country Clubs Ep. 10

What are some of the differences from my perspective as a chef having worked in all three.

Sep 04, 2022•21 min

What Causes The Worst Service Ever? Ep. 9

I talk about what are the main causes that make a kitchen go down during service.

Aug 28, 2022•17 min

Going From Cook To Sous Chef Ep. 8

Advice on what you might need to do to prepare, how to get noticed and what to expect when you get there.

Aug 21, 2022•21 min

Why Chef's PSA & Working In Great Kitchens Ep.7

I explain where the idea of Chef's PSA came from and also talk about why you need to work in great kitchens.

Aug 08, 2022•19 min

Culinary School Ep. 6

Culinary school debate to go or not to go.

Aug 07, 2022•16 min

What's your specialty Chef? Ep. 5

Let's discuss the most annoying questions you can ask a chef.

Jul 31, 2022•15 min

Cooking Interview Advice Ep. 4

Chef André Natera shares invaluable insights into the intricacies of cooking interviews, covering traditional tests like the French omelet and his own methods for assessing entry-level to advanced cooks. He discusses challenges like mystery baskets and dessert components, offering strategies to prepare effectively. The episode also provides essential general advice for interview day, emphasizing cleanliness, efficiency, time management, and showcasing one's best skills.

Jul 25, 2022•20 min

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