b'BY EXECUTIVE JOHN-PAUL LECHTENBERGALMADEN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBBY JOHN-PAUL LECHTENBERGEXECUTIVE CHEFALMADEN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB2025 CMAA CHEF SUMMIT AT ADMIRALS COVEATTENDING THE CHEFS SUMMIT AT ADMIRALS COVE INSPIRED AND ENERGIZED ME. IT WAS A CHANCE TO STEP AWAY FROM DAILY OPERATIONS AND CONNECT WITH PEERS WHO SHARE THE SAME PASSION FOR FOOD, HOSPITALITY, AND LEADERSHIP. WHAT STOOD OUT TO ME MOST WAS NOT JUST THE KNOWLEDGE SHARED BUT THE SENSE OF CAMARADERIE THAT REMINDED ME WHY THIS PROFESSION IS SO MEANINGFUL. Attending the Chefs Summit atmost was not just the knowledgeto get caught in our own bubbles. Admirals Cove inspired and energizedshared but the sense of camaraderieThe event provided an opportunity me. It was a chance to step awaythat reminded me why this professionto share stories, exchange ideas, and from daily operations and connectis so meaningful. Networking waslearn from one anothers experiences. with peers who share the sameone of the greatest benefits of theHearing how different chefs approach passion for food, hospitality, andconference. In an industry wheremenu development, team building, leadership. What stood out to meschedules are demanding, its easyand guest experience offered new 18 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025VOLUME 17 | NUMBER 5'