Kim Lerner is the leadership coach, hospitality consultant and founder of only yummy, always and The School of Hospitality from Within. She is also an Instructor at CUNY Kingsborough and the Institute of Culinary Education.Kim’s hospitality career spans over 2 decades at some of the most well-respected establishments in New York City such as Aureole, Union Square Hospitality Group, Emma’s Torch, and Restoration Hardware, where in each role she’s held, she continued to make an impact on her team, her community, and the ecosystem of the hospitality industry. On this journey through an ever-changing landscape, she defined the fundamentals of her own leadership style: kindness, trust, community, and building an in-house culture that transcends its four walls. It is this style of leadership that has made her a pioneer in the industry, challenging the status quo and always looking to better the climate of an industry she holds so dear to her heart.Kim is a subject matter expert on and speaks on these topics:- Lead with confidence through hospitality- Interviewing for you- The Importance of training structures and how to create efficient ones to retain your staff- Public speaking with confidence- Understanding your language and defining your leadership voiceKim operates the only way a NYC native with French roots can — with conviction, effortlessness and a side of beurre.