Chef’s 48 Laws of Power: Mastering Hierarchy, Leadership, and Influence in the Kitchen
Chef’s 48 Laws of Power: Mastering Hierarchy, Leadership, and Influence in the Kitchen
By André Natera | Chef’s PSA
Every kitchen has hierarchy, politics, and unspoken rules.
If you don’t know the game, you’re probably getting played.
Chef’s 48 Laws of Power takes the timeless lessons from Robert Greene’s classic The 48 Laws of Power and adapts them to the real world of professional kitchens.
This the truth about what actually happens behind the scenes: who rises, who falls, and why.
Based on the Chef’s PSA 4-part podcast series, this book is a field manual for cooks, sous chefs, and culinary leaders who want to understand how power really works in the kitchen.
Inside you’ll learn:
- How to earn influence without losing respect
- Why reputation sometimes matters more than talent
- How to navigate gossip, betrayal, and politics
- When to speak up, when to stay quiet, and when to make your move
Each law is rewritten through the eyes of a chef — strategic, honest, and straight to the point.
From Never Outshine the Master to Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky, these lessons will help you see the kitchen for what it really is: a power game.
If you’ve ever felt like the rules were being written around you — this book shows you how to play.
Welcome to the kitchen.
Welcome to the game.
You’ll get: The complete digital edition (PDF) of Chef’s 48 Laws of Power — 48 real-world lessons on kitchen hierarchy, leadership, and influence. Includes insights from the Chef’s PSA podcast series, with actionable strategies for navigating politics, power, and reputation in the kitchen. A raw, honest look at what it really takes to earn respect and rise in this industry.