1% Better

Mark Anderson is the Culinary Director for Ireland at Gather & Gather and has long career in the food industry. Not content with just accepting the status quo, Mark has been looking at ways to incorporate a coaching mindset into food creation and working hard to develop a better always improving culture to his work and life. It was a pleasure to chat with him for this week’s episode. A summary of the topics covered in this one with Mark is below. •Where the passion for coaching and culture comes from?•Starting out washing dishes at the age of 18 and working this way up from there•Training as a Chef in DIT in Dublin thanks to his parent’s encouragement •Getting the opportunity to travel the world as a chef and growing to love the work•The job provides Mark with the opportunity to be creative, innovative and develop his skills •Moving more into business catering has helped Mark develop his business skills•Continually learning by returning college to study sport psychology and coaching •Having a mindset of c