Knives & Wisdom
Knives & Wisdom: The Podcast for Hospitality Leaders Who Sharpen Culture, Systems, and Results
Hosted by hospitality pros Jason Brooks and Simon Zatyrka, Knives & Wisdom delivers sharp, actionable insights for leaders who want to run smoother kitchens and stronger businesses. Each episode blends hard-earned experience with practical tools—helping you align your team, upgrade your systems, and lead with more confidence and less chaos.
Expect real conversations, smart strategies, and free tools you can use right away. Whether you're a GM, owner, or aspiring leader, this podcast is your backstage pass to operational excellence and intentional culture-building in the hospitality industry.
Knives & Wisdom
Episode #001 Why Knives and Wisdom: Tools, Not Talk
Tired of vague leadership advice that doesn’t work on a Saturday night? Same. That’s why we made this show.
In this debut episode of Knives & Wisdom, Jason Brooks and Simon Zatyrka get real about why most hospitality leadership content falls flat—and what actually helps. You’ll hear the backstories that shaped their no-BS approach to building stronger teams, smoother operations, and restaurant systems that run without you.
This episode introduces the core premise: practical tools for restaurant pros who are tired of theory and hungry for results. Jason and Simon share what they’ve seen from the back dock to the boardroom, and reveal the first tool of the week: a battle-tested delegation system designed to buy back your time.
If you’ve ever muttered “I’ll just do it myself,” this episode is for you.
👉 Grab the free tool, implement it at your next shift, and subscribe for more no-fluff guidance on hospitality leadership, restaurant systems, culture building, and team alignment.
Connect with Jason
Email: jbrooks@jasonebrooks.com
Website: https://aimdrivescale.com
Book a Call: https://calendly.com/jason-e-brooks/leadership-strategy-call
Connect with Simon
Email: simon@culinarymechanic.com
Website: https://www.culinarymechanic.com
Book a Call: https://calendly.com/culinarymechanic/discovery
