Ben BaylyBen Bayly

Ben Bayly is executive chef of Baduzzi, creating rustic yet labour-intensive Italian dishes in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter, and restaurateur of The Grounds, a modern family eatery in west Auckland. He has had an illustrious career, with senior chef roles at Michelin-starred The Ledbury and The Square in London, and was executive chef at fine-dining restaurant The Grove in Auckland until earlier this year.

Chef Ben Bayly on why hospo needs to up its game on mental health

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Facing criticism, comparison and scrutiny every day takes its toll. Heaping even more pressure on someone who’s suffering isn’t the answer, writes chef and MKRNZ judge Ben Bayly. It’s no secret that restaurants are high-adrenaline, high-stakes workplaces. The hours are long, it’s highly competitive and with the added pressure of maintaining impeccable customer service, there’s … Read more