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Cover Story: A Seat at the Chef’s Table: Our Conversation with Luke Mangan Luke Mangan 16 Sept at 6:03p.m. Thanks Dietitian Connection for having me. So great to chat to a room filled with dietitians with the same passion as me for simple clean food, great food service, mentoring & teamwork. So important for chefs and dietitians to work together so we can educate people, especially young people that your health is your wealth! - @lukewmangan via Facebook Like Comment I Missed the event? You’re in luck – because we’re about to share the highlights of Luke’s wisdom and inspiration with you now. f you were in Sydney this September for our “Essentials of Foodservice” event, you were lucky enough to hear from Luke Mangan – restaurateur, one of Australia’s leading chefs, and internationally acclaimed innovator – in person. From planes and trains to ships and shore, Luke shared his insights on creating success in business – lessons that can be applied to any dietitian’s career, not just those in foodservice. © Dietitian Connection Luke, you recently said, “There’s no ‘I’ in “team”. How do you build and maintain a positive team culture? At 35, I nearly went broke. I had three restaurants in Sydney, and things were pretty tough. I was a control freak – I had to do everything. interview continues overleaf... 10 Infuse | December 2017