When ‘The Decline of Member Etiquette,’ an article by Cullasaja Club Executive Chef Scott Craig, CEC, CCA, WCMC, was published a few months ago, it struck a chord among fellow club chefs and industry leaders.
“The response was immediate and overwhelming,” says Craig. “There is clearly a desire within our industry to explore this topic further.”
At the 2024 Chef to Chef Conference, March 3-5 in Austin, Craig will delve deeper into this subject. Craig will discuss the need for open and respectful communication between managers and members, and he will stress the importance of establishing clear behavior guidelines and training staff to handle difficult situations professionally.
Attendees will learn how crucial these elements are in maintaining a positive club atmosphere, while ensuring a culinary program has the support to operate smoothly.
“My hope is that they walk away feeling like they’re not alone if they sometimes face withering critique from their membership,” says Craig. “Constructive criticism is always welcomed, but when the line is crossed, then we, as chefs, need to have the support of our managers and board members to ensure that civility is maintained.”
The Chef to Chef Conference heads to Austin, Texas, March 3-5. The 2024 agenda includes culinary demonstrations and education sessions by many of the industry’s best and brightest culinary leaders, plus networking and social events.
“I’m most looking forward to getting our community back together again, to reconnect with fellow professionals and to forge new relationships,” says Craig. “Chef to Chef offers professional club chefs the opportunity to network with colleagues and build networks, and it also offers an extraordinary amount of industry-specific education for participants to take back to their own operations. For 51 weeks out of the year, we as club chefs, are expected to have all of the answers for our membership and our teammates. During Chef to Chef, we have the rare opportunity to learn, grow, ask questions and to recharge our batteries. Chef to Chef is essential for professional chefs who work in complex, high-pressure operations of all sizes.”
Space is limited, so reserve your spot now. Register at www.cheftochefconference.com.
Chef to Chef Conference organizers recently announced that the hotel block reserved for attendees of the 2024 Chef to Chef Conference has reached full capacity due to exceptional demand from conference attendees. Attendees are advised to visit the Chef to Chef Conference website for more information on registration and a list of nearby hotels. The website also offers resources for planning their stay, ensuring a seamless experience for all involved.