You’re working harder than ever…
but not getting ahead.
You love this industry — but lately it’s burning you out. You’re exhausted, underpaid, and stuck at the same level while others seem to move ahead. Your body’s tired, your mind’s scattered, and you feel like you’ve hit a wall.
Why The Chef's Mastery Workshop?
I’ve spent a lot of time with high performing CHEFS probably the most high-performing Chef of all time and what I noticed about all of them is that they are capable, calm, calculated, and creative. Just like anything, these attributes can be acquired and learned by relentlessly developing yourself.
I have always focused on building the right skill set, mind set, tool set, and health set. These are the things that I’ve brought me the most success health and happiness in life.
Doing simple things daily overtime will have profound impacts on your personal and professional life. Mastery is developed from consistency and consistency comes from a disciplined operating system.
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These four pillars work together to create a complete foundation for lasting mastery. Mind set shapes how you see yourself and what you believe is possible. Skill set refines the techniques and abilities that allow you to perform at a high level. Tool set gives you the systems, structures, and resources that make excellence repeatable and sustainable. And Health set ensures your energy, clarity, and well-being support the demands of your craft. When these four are aligned, you’re not just improving—you’re transforming how you lead, create, and show up in the kitchen and in life.
Pillar 1: Mind Set
• Think, act, and lead like a modern
executive chef.
• Develop clarity, confidence, and discipline that spill into every area of your life.
• Build resilience so pressure brings out your best instead of breaking you.
Pillar 2: Skill Set
• Learn the skills, habits, and leadership mindset that make you promotion-proof.
• Become the chef that owners and teams want to follow.
• Create systems, structure, and speed that make you indispensable.
Pillar 3: Tool Set
• Implement kitchen systems and workflows that reduce stress and increase consistency.
• Use templates, checklists, and structure so you’re not reinventing the wheel every day.
• Create repeatable processes that allow your craft to scale without sacrificing quality.
Pillar 4: Health Set
• Reclaim your energy, focus, and stamina through simple, chef-specific strategies.
• Learn to manage stress, sleep, and fuel your performance in and out of the kitchen.
• Build a routine that supports long-term career and life sustainability.
The 8 Week Journey
Over the course of eight weeks, you’ll join live, interactive sessions—one for each week—where we will focus deeply on one specific pillar at a time. Together, we’ll build our foundation around the four pillars, giving you clarity and structure as you move forward. And don’t worry if you can’t make a live session: each week’s call will be recorded and available to watch afterward, so you’ll never get behind. Note: times may shift if a different slot better serves the group.
Weeks 1-2
Pillar 1: Mind set
Live Session: December 2nd at 12 PM EST
Live Q&A: December 9th at 12 PM EST
We’ll align your identity as a chef and leader to move from survival mode into intentional growth. This sets the foundation for confidently stepping into your next level.
Weeks 3-4
Pillar 2: Skill Set
Live Session: December 16th at 12 PM EST
Live Q&A: December 22nd at 12 PM EST
We’ll refine the essential techniques and practices that elevate your work from good to exceptional. This ensures you can execute at a higher level with confidence and consistency.
Weeks 5-6
Pillar 3: Tool Set
Live Session: December 29th at 12 PM EST
Live Q&A: January 6th at 12 PM EST
We’ll equip you with the systems, workflows, and practical tools that make your kitchen run smoother and your results more repeatable. This ensures you can produce high-level outcomes.
Weeks 7-8
Pillar 4: Health Set
Live Session: January 13th at 12 PM EST
Live Q&A: January 20th at 12 PM EST
We’ll focus on the habits, energy, and physical well-being required to sustain excellence in and out of the kitchen. This helps you show up stronger, more present, and more fulfilled in your craft and your life.
What Other Chefs are Saying
What's Included?
The Chef's Mastery Workshop is designed for cooks and sous-chefs ready to fast-track their career, build leadership skills, improve their health, and develop the mindset needed to thrive in and out of the kitchen. Here's what's included:
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Weekly 90-minute live online calls
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Biweekly Q&A sessions
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Access to Exclusive Online Community
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Weekly Worksheets and Resources
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Career and Leadership Training
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Tools, Templates, and Systems
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Peer Interaction
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Chef James Avery is one of the most talented and inspiring chefs I’ve ever had the privilege to learn from. I truly couldn’t have done it without him. What started as mentorship has turned into a genuine friendship, and I’m grateful to have someone like Chef Avery in my corner.
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Kyle Timpson
Executive Chef,
Hell’s Kitchen Foxwoods
Winner, Hell’s Kitchen Season 24
Meet Chef James Avery
Chef James Avery’s culinary journey began at a young age, delivering pizzas at a local pizzeria on the Jersey Shore. His passion for hospitality took root while working in a variety of restaurant roles during his college years in Florida. He later pursued formal culinary training at The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale before returning to New Jersey, where he continued developing his craft in some of Atlantic City’s most respected kitchens. Over the years, James honed his craft working in kitchens of the some of the most renowned chefs in the industry, including David Burke, Michael Mina, and Gordon Ramsay. His work with Ramsay led to multiple seasons as the on-camera sous chef on FOX’s hit series Hell’s Kitchen, along with appearances on Kitchen Nightmares and 24 Hours to Hell and Back.
Beyond television, James has owned and operated several acclaimed restaurants, most notably The Bonney Read and The Black Swan in Asbury Park, New Jersey. His dedication extends beyond the kitchen—he’s passionate about fitness, family, and food. James believes that living a meaningful life as a chef life starts with what you create in the kitchen and how you nourish both body and soul. His mission is to share both his recipes and living a successful and balanced life.
