Most restaurants rely on heroics. That’s why they break.
Chef calls out—everything collapses.
Staff turns over—culture disappears.
Owner burns out—nothing changes.

After 33 years in the kitchen, I’ve seen it all.
I’ve run high-volume operations, trained green teams into machines, and led groups through chaos and culture collapse.
And here’s what I know:

Culture eats talent for breakfast.
Systems beat talent when talent doesn’t have systems.

Today, I help restaurant leaders build kitchens that don’t rely on superheroes.
I work with chefs and operators to:

→ Define their way of doing business
→ Build leadership systems that teach it
→ Create operations that run consistently—even when they’re not there

It’s not theory. It’s not fluff.
One client cut turnover by 60% and grew profit by 15% in 90 days.

If your team is talented but inconsistent…
If your culture changes depending on who’s in charge…
If your restaurant falls apart when one person is out…

Let’s talk.

On the CULINARY MECHANIC podcast, I host candid conversations with hospitality's most innovative leaders. From kitchen culture to tech innovations, we blend battle-tested wisdom with modern insights that challenge 'the way it's always been done.' It's where restaurant wisdom meets real systems that work.

🎙️ Host: CULINARY MECHANIC
📩 DM me or visit culinarymechanic.com

Simon Zatyrka

Cooking Physics LLC

Building community of chefs where collaboration is encouraged, where enthusiasm for the growth and success of others is celebrated. Where respect for the individual is as great as for the food, and chefs are commended as much for their leadership as they are for their menus.

I do this by providing quality instruction in both cooking and leadership. I enable you to be successful in your career by building a culture of growth, development, and learning.

check out my website at https://www.cookingphysics.com

Founder

Zermatt Resort

Kitchen Manager

Sheraton Park City

Executive Chef

Park City Marriott

Sous Chef

Lead Line Cook

Promontory Development, LLC

Sundance Mountain Resort

Maintain accuracy and consistency of food. Ordering, receiving, quality assurance, inventory of product. Training staff on proper food storage and safety. Develop cooks in their responsibilities and improve their skills. Assist in banquet functions. Promote the Sundance Culture through teaching and actions. Although Zoom has been around for 23 years we have consistently achieved record revenue and achieved whithin the top 5 restaurants in Park City on TripAdvisor.

Waldorf Astoria Park City

Manage breakfast and lunch team members. Assist in menu and recipe development. Ensure quality and consistency of plate presentation and menu items. Teach and instruct in the development of team members. Order, receive, and check quality of food and supplies. Organize team members with daily demands of banquets and restaurant outlets. Make production sheets and lists for banquet and restaurant prep. Ensure sanitation and documentation is being kept in accordance to Eco-Sure standards, and raised our scores by 30 points.  While working we achieved Forbes 4-star rating.

Senior Lead Line Cook

Stein Eriksen Lodge

Managing, leading, and teaching culinary and hotel standards. Preparation and execution of banquets and short-order restaurant. While working we achieved Forbes 5-star and AAA 5-diamond ratings.

Lead Cook

Sherwood Hills Resort

Assist in ordering, organizing and menu development. Ensure banquet success.

Ice Works

Sculpt ice carvings for corporate events, weddings, and businesses.

Ice Sculpter

Chef,
The struggle of wanting to excel in your profession while trying to maintain a harmonious family life is real. The constant tug-of-war between career and family, each vying for your attention, can be incredibly overwhelming.

🍴Are you feeling the weight of culinary dedication, constantly torn between career aspirations and precious family moments?
🍴Do the clashing demands of the kitchen and personal life leave you feeling stretched thin?
🍴Are you yearning for success in your culinary journey without sacrificing the joy of being present for your loved ones?

I've been right where you are.

I understand how challenging it is to navigate this path. But here's the exciting part: together, we can embark on a transformative journey. Imagine this: Progress that isn't just about becoming a better chef but also finding the space and balance to cherish those precious family moments.

Let's envision this journey together. Picture yourself gradually shifting from the constant battle of choosing between work and family to a space where you can genuinely thrive in both aspects of your life. It's about discovering that balance where you savor success in the kitchen while creating lasting memories with your family without guilt or regret.

Perhaps you're nodding along, recognizing these struggles, thinking, "That's me!" You've been seeking a way to excel in your career without compromising your family life, and this journey might just be the answer.

So, I invite you to take the first step towards this transformative shift. Let's chat! Send me a direct message or book a discovery call with me, and let's explore how I can help you align your culinary ambitions with a fulfilling family life. Together, let's craft a journey that leads you to professional excellence and personal contentment.

Ready to reclaim that balance? Let's connect!

https://www.cookingphysics.com/discovery

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