b'perspectives and left me with newhospitality is more than food; its theyoung cooks bring energy, creativity, tools I can apply at my club.people and communities we buildand new ideas that will carry the The summit also highlighted thearound them.industry forward, we need to focus on opportunities ahead for the food andTechnology, particularly AI, alsoreaching our young cooks and fostering beverage industry. While challengessparked important conversations.an environment that provides them exist, the tone of the conversationsWhile AI will never replace creativitywith opportunitiesshowing our next focused on innovation and progress.and the instinct of a chef, it cangeneration that hospitality can be Many leaders are rethinking kitchensupport us in practical ways, fromfulfilling and sustainable. Mentorship culture, prioritizing wellness andstreamlining menu costing andis what keeps this profession moving creating more balanced environmentsforecasting to optimizing schedulesforward, and it was exciting to see for their teams. It was encouragingand communication. AI offers tools toattention given to preparing the future to see how the industry is evolving tous that can help keep us in the kitchen,workforce. support both excellence in hospitalitymentoring the next generation ofThe 2025 CMAA Chefs Summit at and sustainability for those who makecooks, focusing on the craft, and givingAdmirals Cove was more than a it possible.proper guest experience.professional event. It was an example Camaraderie was at the heart of theThe next generation of cooks was aof what makes working in the gathering. In our kitchens, teamworkrecurring topic. How do we reach thehospitality industry special. It reminded drives success. There was a genuinenext generation of cooks? How can weme of the importance of connection, openness in sharing successes andkeep them interested? How do we getthe value of pushing forward, and the lessons learned. It reinforced thatthem to buy in? Understanding thatpower of community. VOLUME 17 | NUMBER 5 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 202519'