luck

brother

Crafting the recipe for a well-lived life.

and yes, that’s my real name.

Chef

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Author

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Speaker

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James Beard Nominee

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Restaurant Owner

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Mental Health Adovcate

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Entrepreneur

Chef ✦ Author ✦ Speaker ✦ James Beard Nominee ✦ Restaurant Owner ✦ Mental Health Adovcate ✦ Entrepreneur

  • A man in a white cap and black vest giving a speech at a podium on stage, with three women standing behind him and to his sides. The stage has red curtains and a large circular logo for the 35th anniversary of the Culinary Careers Program.

    Speaking

    From his “apron to CEO” journey, he shares raw truth and practical lessons on leadership, sobriety, entrepreneurship, mental health, and reinvention to ignite personal and professional growth in every audience.

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  • A smiling man with tattoos on his arm, wearing a light shirt, holding a book titled 'No Locks Given' in a room with shelves and wall decorations in the background.

    Writing

    Brother shares the dramatic story of his childhood, the life lessons he learned on the streets and in kitchens, in his highly reviewed book. His passion inspires us all.

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  • Two male chefs in a kitchen, engaged in a discussion. The chef on the left has tattoos on his arms, short dark hair, and is wearing a white chef's coat and apron. The chef on the right, wearing a cap, is pointing towards the left chef and holding tongs.

    Consulting

    Brother’s consulting services are designed for chefs, owners, and leaders who are ready to get real, get focused, and get profitable. Let’s stop surviving and start thriving. Your next chapter starts now.

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From Chaos to Clarity

One Strategy Call Can Change Your Restaurant’s Future

Brother Luck offers one-on-one strategy calls that help restaurant owners regain control, improve team culture, and boost profits. With decades of hands-on experience, he delivers no-nonsense advice focused on what actually works in today’s hospitality landscape. If you're ready to turn things around, one call can set the path.

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“In just one call with Chef Brother Luck, we identified the gaps in our operations, revamped our hiring process, and finally started seeing real profit. It was like having a mirror held up to our business—with a clear plan to fix what wasn’t working. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
— Sarah M., Restaurant Owner, Houston

New book alert

Person sitting on a chair reading a book and holding a tablet displaying a book cover titled 'Kitchen Leadership'.

Running a kitchen will test every part of you. Between the stress, staffing, and constant pressure, burnout is real.

That’s why Chef Brother Luck created Kitchen Leadership—a no-nonsense guide to leading with confidence without losing your sanity, standards, or self.

Packed with the exact tools he uses in high-performing kitchens, this isn’t theory or fluff—it’s real talk from someone who’s lived it.

Inside you’ll get:
🔥 A daily leadership checklist to keep you sharp
💬 A playbook for tough conversations
🔍 Interview questions to hire for heart & hustle
🌱 A mentorship framework to grow future leaders

Kitchen Leadership: How to Lead a Kitchen Without Losing Your MInd

EBook/Kindle Edition

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