Practical perspectives on building stronger teams, developing people, communicating effectively, and leading catering and hospitality organizations with confidence.
By Jason E. Brooks, Founder of HospiVation, LLC During peak season, catering teams are tested like never before. Volumes skyrocket, expectations climb, and the pressure becomes relentless. Most leaders double down on effort—more hustle, tighter checklists, faster service. But sustainable…
By Jerome Dees, Catering Sales Leader and Host of Cater Caffeine In catering, success is often obvious when things are busy. Orders are flowing, phones are ringing, and revenue feels strong. The challenge shows up when leaders start asking questions.…
If you have ever felt like catering performance is being judged by gut feel instead of facts, this session is for you. In this episode of Cater Caffeine, Jerome Dees Jr walks through why a simple catering scorecard can change…
In this energizing Coaching Corner session, Jason E. Brooks tackles one of the most overlooked challenges in catering leadership: team fatigue during peak season. When stress runs high, and the volume doesn’t let up, it’s not just about working harder—it’s…
In the final Uncensored and In Charge of the year, Erin Childs takes us through a powerful closeout session designed to help catering leaders step into the new year with clarity and purpose. This session is all about: Whether you’re…
By Kelly Grogan, Founder of CRUMBS The holiday season is the biggest opportunity of the year for catering revenue. Corporate offices are celebrating, hybrid teams are coming together, and families are gathering in ways they do not at any other…
By Erin Childs, CaterLinked Coach There’s a question I always come back to when I’m talking with leaders: Who is coaching you? And who are you coaching? These two questions can tell you almost everything about a team’s culture, a…
Jerome breaks down what it really takes to grow catering sales with intention. This episode pulls together the most important concepts from the series and gives you a practical roadmap for planning a stronger year ahead. Inside the episode, he…
Time isn’t just a schedule—it’s a culture. In this episode of The Coaching Corner, hospitality leadership coach Jason E. Brooks walks through practical coaching strategies for creating time discipline across your catering operation. From intentional prep to confident delivery, it’s…