Academy
MAD Academy
The MAD Academy is a school that aims to support the hospitality and food industry with tools and knowledge for making positive change. Join us to become part of a group of people committed to transforming hospitality and our food systems.
MAD inspires and empowers cooks, servers, and eaters to create sustainable change. From luminaries in the field to young apprentices, we’re connecting individuals and equipping them to make a difference in their restaurants and the world.
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MAD Academy Program Manager
This is a full-time position for a person primed to develop and deliver world-class educational content on environment and sustainability.
Watch all the latest MAD Talks
How to Lead in a No-Ego Kitchen
Alanna Sapwell
Chef Alanna Sapwell has journeyed through kitchens around the world, experiencing different leadership styles in each. Now as head chef at her own restaurant, it’s her turn to set a new standard.
Owning It
Rosio Sanchez
At the sixth MAD Symposium, Rosio points out the gap that exists between seeking perfection and inspiration under the vision of others, and the contradictory desire to cook what matters to you as a person.