I'm fundraising for the future of hospitality.
I'm raising money for The Burnt Chef Project and need your help!
4 out of 5 hospitality professionals report having experienced at least one mental health issue during their career.
Having worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing people, both chefs and front-of-house.
I’ve spent years on the fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled line, working to create memories for the guests we live to serve.
However, these high-pressure environments often lead to burnout. We do it willingly for the guests, but it comes at a personal cost. While you were enjoying Valentine's Day with your partner or Christmas with your family, I wasn’t with my wife or my family, I was with you, even if you never saw me.
I’m raising money for The Burnt Chef Project to ensure that the people who work so hard to make your moments special are supported and looked after too
The current reality is that a large proportion of the hospitality community has, or will, experience a mental health issue as a direct result of chronic stress, stigma and lack of support.
In worst case scenarios this can also lead to loss of life with hospitality having one of the highest rates of suicide against other professions.
We have to change that. The Burnt Chef Project is a globally recognised not-for-profit Social Enterprise and we are fully committed to making the hospitality profession healthier and more sustainable by focusing on people's wellbeing first by providing free supporting structures, awareness campaigns supported by market-leading training and education.
Hope it goes well xx