02/03/2026
🎙️ What does it take to build world-class standards in hospitality and lead at the highest level of business?
In the latest episode of all about business, James sits down with Stuart Gillies - chef, restaurateur, and former CEO of the Gordon Ramsay Group - to uncover the secrets behind building excellence in hospitality and leading through growth, crisis, and reinvention.
From his early days in kitchens to international stints in Sweden, Italy, and New York, Stuart shares how discipline, attention to detail, and resilience shaped his journey from chef to CEO. He opens up about leading during one of the toughest periods in hospitality, making hard commercial decisions, and the power of devolving responsibility to build stronger teams.
The conversation also dives into running a family hospitality business with his wife Cecilia, navigating Covid as founders, and why consistency, standards, and purpose are the cornerstones of a lasting business.
This is a grounded, insightful discussion on leadership, craftsmanship, and building high-performance teams in one of the toughest industries out there.
🎧 Tune in now to hear Stuart’s incredible journey and leadership lessons: https://bit.ly/3MOd11b
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