leadership built in Real hospitality.
ABOUT JUSTIN KENNON
22+ Years. Real kitchens. Real teams. Real results.
THE STORY
I DIDN’T LEARN LEADERSHIP IN A CLASSROOM.
I learned it on a Friday night with 200 covers, two no shows, and a line cook who just walked out.
I'm Justin Kennon, The Leadership Chef. Over 22 years I built and led teams of 5 to over 300 people across some of the most recognized brands in hospitality. Disney. Marriott. Chick-fil-A. Sodexo. Aramark.
I've been the guy who thought working harder than everyone else was enough. It wasn't. I've hired wrong. Promoted wrong. Lost good people because I didn't know what I didn't know.
And I've rebuilt teams from the ground up after culture completely broke down. That's where the real education happened.
I built The Leadership Chef because hospitality leaders deserve help from somebody who speaks their language and has stood exactly where they stand.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
22+
Years in Hospitality
300+
Team Members Led
$25M+
Dining Programs
5
World Class Brands
Disney · Marriott · Chick-fil-A · Sodexo · Aramark
CERTIFIED & LICENSED THROUGH
Certified Maxwell Leadership coach. Maxwell DISC consultant. Licensed facilitator, including materials developed by my mentor, Paul Martinelli.
Maxwell Leadership
Certified Coach
Maxwell DISC
Certified Consultant
Blueprint for Success
Licensed Facilitator
American Culinary Federation
Certified Chef de Cuisine
Empowered Living
Licensed Facilitator
“Be persistently consistent. Consistency compounds.”
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
Every program comes from real hospitality experience and gives you tools to use on your very next shift.
FREE · 3 MINUTES
Leadership Checkup
Three minutes, five areas, and an honest look at where your leadership stands. You’ll see what turnover may be costing you and the one move to make on your next shift.
ASSESSMENT + COACHING
Maxwell DISC
Understand how you're wired. How your team is wired. Close the communication gap.
FIVE SHORT SESSIONS
RESET
For leaders who got handed a team and never got the training. Each one hands you one thing to do on your next shift.
Your Team Is Waiting
for a Leader.
Book a free 30 minute call, and we’ll talk honestly about where you are and where you want to go.
No obligation · 30 minutes · Real talk