Out of the shadows, mental heath week
As an ambassador for the Burnt Chef Project, I want to help keep conversations around mental health open and honest within hospitality. This industry is full of passionate, hardworking hours, pressure, stress, exhaustion and still we show up smiling for service. For a long time, I thought that was just part of the job.
But real strength is not pretending you’re fine when you’re not.
Checking in on your team matters. Talking matters. Asking for help matters.
We also need to support the younger generation entering hospitality. Too many people are struggling silently under pressure and stress.
Let’s create a healthier, more supportive industry together. 💙
#MentalHealth #Hospitality #TheBurntChefProject #ChefLife
#outoftheshadows
Real leadership. No fluff. Just honest conversation. 🔥
In March, we gathered at @artotellondonbattersea for Burnt Brunch: Powering People – The Future of Leadership in Hospitality, where Cassie Davison, Michelle Moreno, and Kris Hall joined host Mica Maurtua for exactly the kind of conversation our industry needs more of. Not surface-level wellbeing talk. Real clarity. Real confidence. Real-world insight.
We got into what modern hospitality leadership actually looks like:
✅ Moving from reactive firefighting to intentional leadership
✅ Balancing people and performance without burning out
✅ Practical tools you can take straight back to your team
✅ And the reminder that you are not alone in the pressures you're facing
The room was warm, open, and full of people who genuinely care about making this industry better.
Add Battersea Power Station as your backdrop and hospitality from the brilliant Sofiane Kaced and the art'otel team - and it's a morning that's hard to beat. 🏙️
Leadership cannot be done alone. Thank you to everyone who showed up and leaned in. 🙌
A final thank you to Dan Sullivan for another phenomenal recap of the event 🖤
💫 Today🧠🖤💫
The backdrop was insane.
The people and the community, were wonderful.
And Cassie said one word today that stayed with me…..Humanity, that’s where leadership starts.
And I left proud to be part of a conversation that not only wants to evolve, but is proud of what it already is and what it does.
Thank you Kris Hall and @theburntchefproject for having me.
@cassiedavison2023 and Mica for superb conversations on the panel too.
And a huge thank you to @sofiane.kaced
and the whole team at @artotellondonbattersea
for the most incredible morning.
And to everyone in that room today, you are the reason this conversation matters.
And imagine if it all went right. ❤️
#hospitalityleadership #theburntchefproject #hospitality #leadership #mentalhealth hospitalityindustry futureofleadership community humanity
Proud to welcome and support The Burnt Chef Project® at our venue on the 15th floor at art'otel, overlooking Battersea Power Station, in support of mental health in the hospitality sector.
An inspiring morning with an amazing panel discussion, a healthy brunch, and beautiful views while bringing our hospitality community together for meaningful conversations around wellbeing.
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The leaders who thrive next won’t work harder. They’ll lead differently.
Join us at Burnt Brunch: Powering People – The Future of Leadership in Hospitality for an honest, practical conversation about what modern leadership really looks like.
This isn’t surface level wellbeing talk. It’s clarity. Confidence. Real world insight.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:
👉 A clear view of what effective hospitality leadership looks like today
👉 Practical ideas you can apply immediately with your team
👉 Tools to move from reactive firefighting to intentional leadership
👉 Insight on balancing people and performance without burning out
👉 Reassurance that you’re not alone in the pressures you’re facing
Hosted by The Burnt Chef Project in partnership with @planday at @artotellondonbattersea , this intimate, thought-leadership brunch brings together hospitality leaders for open conversation, connection and actionable insight - over great food and drink.
🎟 Places are limited. Secure your ticket via the link in our bio!
✨ Introducing @perolabattersea ✨
Battersea’s newest gem at the @artotellondonbattersea — where bold cocktails, refined flavors, and artistic vibes meet. Come sip, savor, and sparkle at the heart of Battersea’s creative spirit. 🍸🎶
#bar #barindustry #battersea #artotel #cocktails
Petals to Palates, a truly spirited soirée with the Chaine des Rôtisseurs. @chainegb@chainedesrotisseurs_londoncity@chainedesrotisseurs_hq_paris@jeunechaineuk
What a privilege to be part of such a unique evening, fine dining and wonderful company.
Grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with friends and network with such inspiring individuals.
Food is more than nourishment, it’s the bridge that connects us all. @gouqilondon | @berrilondon | @cheftongcheehwee
Thank you @ann.h09 | @missclumsy.24 and your Team for looking after us so well! 👏🏼
#PetalsToPalates #ChaineDesRôtisseurs #FineDining #ArtMeetsCuisine #GouqiLondon #FoodAndFriendship #NetworkingThroughGastronomy #LuxuryEvents #LondonDining #culinaryconnection
